Recent content by LAgirlKath

I have an anenome in the tank, but my clownfish doesn't go near it. I don't even think he realizes it exists! However, I did notice unusual behavior from the clownfish recently. I have an oranged spotted goby and a mandarin fish in the tank, and it appears to me that the clownfish will rub...

Thanks for the great advice! I think the magnet will work perfectly. I was sort-of hesitant to start make slits in the tank, so I'm glad this solution exists. Beautiful tank, by the way. I love your anenome. I have an anenome and clown fish in my tank, but the clown fish doesn't seem to...

Hi All, I've had my JBJ Nanocube for about a month now, and I'm noticing that the surface water has a lot of debris and scum on it. I understand the pump is not strong enough to pull the surface water into the intake, so I was just wondering what mods you all did to clear the surface water up...

Hi All, I started my 12 gallon nano a few weeks ago, and I'm just trying to get more information on maintaining the tank. I was wondering what additives (if any) you all use in your tanks. I'm currently using ReefBuilder, and I just wanted to poll around to see what other people might be...

Yes! It is the 12 gallon JBJ nanocube...seems like a lot of us have that tank, huh? :P

(I posted this in the New Reefkeeper's Forum, so I apologize if this is a double read for some of you). Hi All, I have been cycling my 12 gallon for about 12 days now. My water conditions are as follows: pH = 8.0 Ammonia = 0 (starts off yellow, but then in seconds, the test tube turns...

Yes, I did get positive reads on both at one point in time. Then the Ammonia slowly went to zero as the Nitrites climbed, and now the Nitrites have zeroed out. Like I mentioned on the Ammonia test, it's odd....I use the one from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals. At first the test tube will turn...

Hi All, I have been cycling my 12 gallon for about 12 days now. My water conditions are as follows: pH = 8.0 Ammonia = 0 (starts off yellow, but then in seconds, the test tube turns clear) Nitrites = 0 Nitrates = 5 dKh = 9 Temperature = 79 degrees Salinity = 1.024 I have been adding reef...

All All, When you suggest 1-2 fish, are you talking about the clean-up crew themselves, or 1-2 fish along with the clean-up crew? Thanks, Kathy

Thanks for your advice, Len! I'm going this weekend to pick out the live rock...I imagine I'll be at the fish store for quite a while. :D Once the tank is established, what is your recommendations on how much livestock I can actually stock the tank (12g) with? I fully understand that I...

Hi All, As I browsed online this past weekend, this website definitely struck me as the most informative and nicest! And being a newbie, I do believe I'll need a lot of help.....I have a lot of experience in planted freshwater tanks, but this will be my first reef tank. I'm so excited! I...