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Alan273

Super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joseph591

A very primitive but important question. How much does all this cost and how much money is spent on maintaining the water body each month? I'm interested in this for myself. After all, I need to budget my expenses.

Susan1358

Hello, Rey! I am very glad to see your aquarium on the forum, I wish it prosperity and a lot of little apogons. I have wanted to ask for a long time what material the aquarium is made of and what is used to clean the front glass. Best regards.

Joseph6461

Great! Could you please tell me where to buy argonite sand in Moscow?

Matthew7977

Hello, good day! I am a beginner and my question is which foam separator I should buy? I have a 450-liter aquarium. I previously purchased an EHEIM 2329 and thought that was the end of it... But I was deeply mistaken. Now I'm wondering where to put it =). I would be very grateful for your response.

Melinda

Hello! Thank you for the feedback. I bought sand here: However, Shumov has stopped delivering sand in buckets due to low demand for large packaging and switched to delivering bags weighing 14 kg. The price is 38.40 EURO. This is certainly a bit more expensive than in buckets, but still.

Brian

Thank you for your response. I understand that the expenses for the sea are phased. I can't manage it any other way. But still, it adds up to a very round amount. Moreover, there are 30 evergreen plants each month, which is not cheap. I need to strive to earn more. I have another question: how long can you leave the sea unattended? I know for sure that I can leave my herb garden for 2-3 weeks on timers, and there won't be any losses. I can reduce the light and lower the temperature.

Breanna9982

Good day! Thank you very much for the detailed response. What do you think about the Tunze Classic DOC Skimmer 9205 and the Tunze Comline DOC Skimmer 9005? They are 40 EUR cheaper. Thank you in advance!

Debra8438

I haven't encountered these skimmers myself, but I've heard good reviews from a person I respect, so I think it's a good option as well. However, I won't hide the fact that the Tunze 230/3 skimmer honestly disappointed me, and that's why I'm now very cautious about all models from this company. If I were choosing now, I wouldn't skimp and would go for H&S or Deltec.

Rita

Good day! Thank you once again for the consultation. Based on it, I made my choice. A couple of questions have come up. First, I once brought sand from the Black Sea (it's like fine gravel) and I like it, but as I understand it, it's not suitable for a marine aquarium? And second, what should I acquire next to set up the aquarium? It should be allowed to settle for a long time, right? I already have the aquarium for the bioreactor and the pump for it. Thank you in advance.

Kimberly

My aquatic life feels fine with the Black Sea substrate and water. The only thing is that the density has increased due to evaporation.

Jessica9188

Ray, why did you choose this particular flow pump? What captivated you about it?

Eric8832

Greetings everyone! Here is my article on raising fry of the Tülevy apogon. Take a look, I think it will be interesting.

Devon107

Hello, Rey! I want to express my admiration for the current state of your aquarium. The combination of green macroalgae and corals is very beautiful, and the fish are well-kept and lovely. I say this after reading the forum, as I unfortunately don't have the technical means to watch the videos. I wish your aquarium continued prosperity. Best regards.

John3142

Hello! Thank you very much for the kind words; it's always nice when the fruits of your labor are appreciated by people. Unfortunately, I can't upload new photos here, as my limit has long been exhausted, and I really don't want to redo all the pictures. When I have the opportunity, I will start posting photos on this forum as well. For now, I'm only sharing a link to my topic on the AL forum for those who haven't seen the latest photos of my aquarium.

Amanda

Is the brown coating on the glass supposed to be like that? And what about the dark and green spots in the thickness of the soil?

Jason5071

Hello! The film on the glass is caused by lower algae; of course, it can be scraped off, but I'm too lazy to do it. It also justifies me that zebras eat this algae. The dark spots are actually not in the substrate but on the glass; they are also algae. A lot of light falls on the windshield, which is why algae grow there. It's not a big deal, and it's impossible to remove them without taking out the substrate. In principle, I could just cover that part of the aquarium with a trim, but it doesn't bother me. Moreover, it allows me to see the condition of the substrate.

Diana3118

Is such a film typical for a marine aquarium, or can it be dealt with?

Anthony7814

Of course, it can be easily scraped off the glass, I'm just too lazy. By the way, depending on the situation in the aquarium, the growths can have different colors, or there may be none at all, but that only happens when the system is very mature and the load is well balanced. I think that over time, the growth of algae on my glass will gradually decrease and they will clean themselves. Snails like nerites eat this kind of film very well, but I have very few of them, they are expensive (250 rubles - 1 piece), and I need about twenty or thirty for my aquarium.

Tasha

clear, thank you.

Ashley5975

Greetings everyone!!! I recently took a new batch of photos, the state of the aquarium at the beginning of May, and I'm posting a couple of new photos showing the overall view of the aquarium and how it looks in the room. To save space, I am not transferring the photos to this server; you can view the rest of the photos here.

Natalie

Hello! What is the name of your caulerpa? Is it the hammer type? Does the zebrasoma eat it a lot?

Noah1632

Hello!!! This is the berry (grape) caulerpa - Caulerpa racemosa. Zebras initially destroyed it, and for a long time I couldn't grow it in the aquarium, but eventually caulerpa started to grow among the thickets of halimeda, where the zebras couldn't reach it, and managed to establish itself in the aquarium. Now the zebras eat it very little, probably because they have had enough...

Rebecca1419

Greetings everyone! A very unfortunate event has occurred on the forum; such people should be dealt with harshly. Unfortunately, I do not have copies of my own topic, so I cannot restore it. The forum information from May 31, 2006, to July 24, 2006, has been lost. Chronology of events over the past time: June 10, 2006 The aquarium is stable; among the acquisitions is a school of Antias... and another coral Sinularia Dura And here is one that grew from the rock by itself; presumably, it is Capnella. And a few more photos...

Andrew9581

11.06.06 - Here is the latest addition Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus)!!! To my great joy, he immediately started eating my main food, which I prepare for all the fish...!!!!

Amy5070

13.06.06 - Continuing on the topic. Zankl has fully settled in and swims as if he has always lived here. He feeds directly from the pipette, like all the old-timers. The aquarium looks simply great with him in it.

Shane

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Laurie3842

Hey, hi! I couldn't resist and downloaded a video. It's very beautiful, the natural flow is amazing, the pumps are completely invisible, I didn't even realize where they are. It's surprising that such a flow is created by just one variable pump. I wish the aquarium continued to thrive. Best regards.

Judy

Hello everyone!!! A week ago, I bought three little chromis, very amusing fish. The most interesting thing happened today; my wife and I discovered that the chromis showed a huge interest in Helmon, swimming up to him and rubbing their bellies against him, and he really enjoys it. Now he has frozen in one spot and is presenting himself to the chromis, what a joy!

Vanessa6144

Helmon is plump and well-fed - good... Our one is also on the mend, but he still has a long way to go.

Sarah

I try, Helmon is the most difficult fish to feed in my aquarium, so I watch it very closely and feed it purposefully.

Nancy

Greetings everyone!!! The aquarium, thank God and thanks to your kind wishes, is doing quite well. I have accumulated many photos, and I decided to share some of them.

Rebecca

I think I'll get one for myself too, could you tell me more about how you feed it? I didn't notice any fan worms in your photos, do you not have them? Why? Are the fish nibbling?

James1625

How are his relationships with the bicolor centropyge and the centrus melanocbirus? Will the clowns chase him?

Charles4157

I forgot to mention the fan worms. I don't have them right now. I had them before the aquarium was remodeled, but the fish nibble on them, not just the Helmon, but also the Centropyge... In general, I don't like them enough to choose between fish or worms... I've decided not to keep them anymore. Helmon snaps at the small fan worms where it can reach, but there are quite a few in the rocks, since even though Helmon has a long snout, it still can't reach everywhere...

Heather2018

It's a pity for the apogon. And how is its offspring doing?

Lindsey3362

They left for another owner in the summer when they were 6 months old... I couldn't keep them because the female reacted very aggressively to the young kids... I had to give them away, which is a pity...

Katherine

I also want to introduce Zankl or Heniocorus, but I've heard that they like to nibble on corals (especially Sinularia). What do you think?

Crystal4879

so for now we will stop at Heniochus

James5103

Greetings everyone! I have a new addition!!! Recently, there was a very good shipment from South America to my marine aquarium, and I acquired a flame angel - Centropyge loriculus. It's a really beautiful fish, and even if it bites the zoanthids, I'm ready to accept that.

Elizabeth882

Congratulations! Getting into a magazine is cool. How did it happen?

Veronica

In which magazine?

Amanda5586

Advanced Aquarist Online Magazine

Gene1948

Ray, my CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Your aquarium is very, very nice!!!

Kathleen

Thank you very much!!!

Tracey

I join in the congratulations!!! It is worthy of respect!!! And pride for my own has flared up, just like in the social times!!!

Anthony4281

I join in - you're cool!!!

Christopher7213

Thank you for the congratulations and warm words!

Lisa

Thank you, Pavel!

Bethany

It's nice when hard work, experience, and knowledge are appreciated. Please accept my sincere congratulations.

David3217

Yes, it is very nice when your work is appreciated. Thank you, Fedor!!!

Nicole7268

Greetings everyone! Once again, a BIG THANK YOU to all!!! It just so happened that at the time of this pleasant event for me, a photo session of the main subject of this topic, the aquarium itself, was conducted. I decided to share the photos that I prepared for the forum. Let this be a photo report on the current state of the aquarium.

Elizabeth6302

Well done!!! And the aquarium is beautiful!!!

Thomas

I am very glad that my creation is liked by people! Thank you!!!

Susan9583

Allow me to join in with congratulations and good envy.

Jeffrey

Thank you, Maxim!

Ryan7682

Hi Ray, How is Zankl doing?

Rachel9060

Hello! Zankl is doing well and his appetite is excellent; there's a saying - "eats like a horse" - and that's about him... Today, the sunlight was shining on the aquarium, so I decided to take some photos.

Tammy

YES!!! This is definitely SUPER!!! I have no words!!! Sincere, sincere congratulations!!! Everything is alive, everything is growing!!! This is great!!! I haven't encountered this topic before, unfortunately. Just be healthy and good luck to you!!!

Cindy

Glory, thank you for the kind words!

Michael

I am quite far from the sea, but I will never tire of being amazed by such wonders. Incredibly beautiful! Thank you.

Phyllis

Thank you for the kind words, it is very uplifting when people who are far from the marine aquarium write such posts...

Sharon

Your patience is to be envied; the aquarium is 100% perfect.

Robin

Igor, thank you! ...Patience and hard work will overcome everything... - a folk wisdom!!! In general, such a character trait as patience is VERY important for a true marine aquarist...

Joseph1346

Hello, Ray! As you mentioned, you have caulerpa growing in your refugium. But it sometimes reproduces sexually. How do you deal with that? Thank you!

John

Here's another question. In the photo of your setup, it can be seen that the water coming from the aquarium first goes through the algae filter, and then into the protein skimmer and another compartment. Is this sequence fundamentally important? Or can it be like this: protein skimmer - algae - return pump? Thank you!

Diana7891

The sea is amazing! Your hard work and patience are invaluable! Looking at this, there is something to strive for.

Frank7213

Hey, hi! I logged onto the forum and saw familiar usernames everywhere, almost like family. I looked through all the topics in this section and came to the conclusion that your aquarium is probably the best again, so I'll be visiting here more often.

Jennifer7578

Thank you, I am very glad that my aquarium inspires other people!!!

Ricky9405

Hello, nice to see you on this forum. Thank you for the high praise of my aquarium!!!

Michelle5859

Hello, Ray! Could you please tell me why the light in your algae filter is on 24/7, instead of, say, having a 2-hour break during the day or turning off while the main aquarium lights are on? Thank you!

Jeremy

Hello Slava! I have the light in the aquarium on around the clock, primarily because the sexual reproduction of caulerpa usually occurs right after the light is turned on, that is, when transitioning from darkness to light. However, the lighting regime in the aquarium is not uniform - at night the light is significantly weaker, but this is mainly because the aquarium is in a room where we sleep, and I reduce the lighting at night to avoid illuminating the room too much, as the cladding has gaps through which light seeps into the room...

Stacy6866

Greetings everyone! I tried to take a photo in the evening light, and here’s what I got. It's certainly not moonlight, but still an unusual light.

Julie3950

It is very nice to see a professional approach.

Cynthia

Thank you, Igor! Although I am not a "pro" in the strict sense of the word and do not make money from a marine aquarium, it is purely a hobby for me.

Kathy

Greetings everyone! Recently, new animals were acquired, here is a brief report on the aquarium. Ricordea (RICORDEA YUMA) hasn't fully settled yet, but I took a photo as it is. Another acquisition - the Caulastrea has fluffed up quickly. Overall, everything is fine in the aquarium, the Znkl is doing well, very curious but serious. It continues to be friends with the shrimp.

Todd

Hello, Ray! Very beautiful and, most importantly, the system is stable. In which there is a layer of coarse aragonite sand covering the bottom area. This is not fine aragonite sand, but coral rubble, i.e., what layer of it is in the sump?

John828

Ray and my CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Indeed, I have no words, it's beautiful! There is something to strive for!

Melissa1838

Ray, hello! I join in the congratulations, the aquarium is magnificent. I have long wanted to ask you to share your thoughts on water changes; I think others would find it interesting as well. Best regards.

Shane

Congratulations, Ray! If there were a "Aquarium of the Year" rating, I think you would be the best! I had a great time admiring your magnificent aquarium. Thank you!

Derek7322

Anemones just sit there! Knock on wood. How did you manage to keep them from crawling? I got sucked into the pump three times, and the fourth time was the last.

Susan

Hello Slava! Thank you!!! In the sump, there is not fine sand, but rather coarse sand. RedSea Reef Base I added another photo of the sump in larger size; these are old photos, but the grain size of the substrate is clearly visible there.

George5104

Thank you, I am very glad that my aquarium evokes such emotions!!!

Jeffrey2277

Hello!!! Thank you for such a high appreciation of my aquarium.

George5104

It is hard to explain, anemones are very unruly animals, and if they dislike something, they will change their place of residence regardless of any persuasion.

Todd

What kind of interesting grass is growing in the samp? It doesn't look like a caulerpa.

Jacob7201

This is also a small species of Caulerpa, Caulerpa brachypus.

Gabrielle5053

Greetings everyone!!! On Saturday, April 7, 2007, two gobies were purchased, they have adapted well and have already started performing their direct duties - cleaning the fish, although the fish are still a bit suspicious of them. One of them has settled under a mushroom. Here is another acquisition, or rather a gift from Kolya (Sleepy), for which I am very grateful to him. Gorgonia (diodogorgia nodulia) with very beautiful white polyps, it is not a photosynthetic organism, so I don't yet know how it will survive. I have had it for almost two weeks, and so far it is feeling good.

David3217

At home this autumn-winter-spring season, it is very hot, resulting in a very high temperature in the aquarium, which has led to partial loss of zooxanthellae and bleaching of the anemones. To combat the heat, some changes were made to the system, specifically the removal of the second Tunze 230/3 skimmer and raising the light higher. As a result, the temperature has stabilized within 26°C-27°C, and there is now space for growing algae. The sump currently looks like this:

Jonathon8514

Last weekend, I got a couple more anthias (Pseudanthias dispar), and I really liked them. They just don't want to be photographed and hide in the rocks, but I managed to take a photo anyway.

Christina9947

Last weekend, I took some photos of the aquarium, and I think this one turned out really beautiful, so I decided to share it.

Michael3221

Wow... I look at your aquarium photos (it's just amazing) and then at my own aquarium. There's something to strive for. I take my hat off to you...

Adrienne

Thank you!!! Here are more photos of the new anti-aces, now they don't run away and pose calmly. ...and also more photos of the central part of the aquarium. And a few more photos...

Daniel

Hey, is there any difficulty in feeding the anti-asses?

Sarah7284

Are there any specific features for keeping gorgonians, such as light, food, how and how often to feed them, and what kind of water flow is needed? I saw them in the store but for some reason didn't buy them.

Eric

Gorgonians love light and current, but not too strong, so it doesn't bend the branches. Before the appearance of diodogorgia nodulia in my aquarium, I didn't specifically feed the gorgonians; it was enough that their zooxanthellae provided for them and they received some food from the fish feeding. However, when the bushes grew large, a problem arose: the branches in the shade began to wither, clearly lacking food. Now I started feeding them with this food: GroTech plankton. My old gorgonians are very satisfied, and the withering branches have started to grow again. As for diodogorgia nodulia, there are still no changes; no progress is visible, but there is also no deterioration for now.

Rachel9060

Hello, Ray! I want to buy a Helmon, what do you think? Besides Aptasia, can it also eat sponges, clove polyps, feather worms, and nibble on various zoanthids? I have a yellow Parazoanthus, yellow polyps, and will it eat it?

Joshua

Here are a few more new photos. Well, that's probably enough...

Robert800

I saw you kept the Blue Ptereleotris (Ptereleotris evides) and how this fish behaves in captivity. I once got one, but it jumped out of the aquarium three times in one day; I managed to return it twice, but on the third time... I want to get about 6-8 small ones for a school, but if they like to jump...

Patricia1746

Sure, if you could provide more details about the filtration system in your aquarium. As far as I understand, it includes a skimmer, live rocks, deep sand bed, and an algae filter. Or did I miss something?

Jennifer9100

That's absolutely right, there is still some coal, but very little. Recently, I only use about 50 grams of coal and change it every three weeks. I keep it very simple, with minimal equipment; there's really no room for less. I'm attaching a photo of the sample.

Eric5208

Hello, Ray! Do you use antifos and traces? If so, which ones? It seems you don't have a calcium reactor - how do you add Ca? Thank you.

Amanda5586

Are you using any KN buffer for stabilizing KN?

Jeffery7866

No, I used to add chalk, but now I have stopped doing that as well. I think the presence of aragonite sand creates a sufficient buffer due to the partial dissolution of the sand.

Daniel132

What is it and how?

Steven757

At what level is the KN maintained in the system?

Lynn4242

You never kept hard corals, or did you come to keep soft ones over the years, like freshwater enthusiasts usually return to guppies?

Vanessa6144

If you look at my topic on the AL forum from the very beginning, right here: you will see that I had hard LPS corals. Honestly, I am not thrilled with them and intentionally gave them up. I have never kept SPS corals and do not plan to; I am more attracted to corals that sway under the influence of the current in the aquarium.

Natasha7622

Greetings everyone! Today marks exactly one year since the Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) has been living in my aquarium. Here is how he looked a year ago. And this is how he looks now; as you can see, he has matured over this time. The first milestone has been reached, and I really hope there will be many more. On this occasion, I am sharing fresh photos of the celebrant.

Raven7170

Congratulations on your anniversary! Wishing him many long years of life!

David7773

Handsome!! Congratulations, Ray!

Kyle

Thank you, Slava!

Gene1948

Thank you!

Monica

I join in the congratulations. Many years to the jubilarian.

Catherine6534

Thank you for the wishes!

Justin

The fish is amazing... my congratulations.

Joshua9847

Thank you!

Randall7906

I read your topic with great pleasure (I still have half to savor). Good luck in your endeavors and health to the inhabitants! Thank you very much for the information and especially for the enjoyment provided by viewing the photos of your wonderful aquarium.

Omar3497

Thank you very much for such warm words!!!

Tracey

Greetings everyone! Life is moving forward, the aquarium has recovered from the unforeseen situation related to Helmon's death, all the corals and fish are doing well... Recently, I was asked to take a photo of the aquarium to show how it looks in the room, so I decided to share these pictures, maybe someone will find them interesting. View from the entrance door, the door frame is even visible. Closer... Even closer... In this photo, my humble self has also been added to the aquarium...

Christine

Greetings everyone!!! A little about the aquarium. Recently, the red ricordean had a baby... The aquarium itself is doing well, here are a few more photos...

Julie4738

Very beautiful aquarium, it takes your breath away!!! How much patience and experience one must have. In my opinion, it is made very professionally!!!

Nancy758

Thank you ...

Monique1236

Hello everyone! I finally bought some sand to add to the aquarium, as the layer is decreasing right before my eyes... I added a couple of centimeters, surprisingly it took more than I expected, about 5-6 kg. The sand is very good, though expensive... The aquarium surprisingly handled the addition of sand easily, and the sand itself "came to life" just as quickly... The sand residents seem to like the sand... And it seems like everyone else does too...

Tracey

I finally managed to take a photo of Zankl at the shrimp-tora's reception. Zankl really loves this shrimp and constantly hangs out with it, but I could never get a decent photo...

Michelle

Hello everyone! I recently bought a new camera, the PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FZ50. I am currently learning to take pictures of my aquarium; it's a bit more challenging than with my old Olympus. Here is the first decent photo.

Brent7831

Congratulations on the new outfit. The new photo is, as always, top-notch.

Andrea8397

It would be good to remove the excess light sand, but overall it's quite nice.

Michelle13

Yes, overexposure is a problem, the sand glistens, but I hope to learn how to take higher quality photos...

Emily3144

Thank you...

Jennifer5371

Thank you as well. I would like more close-ups for a quicker immersion in the maritime business.

Brandon4517

Then a few more close-ups...

Teresa

More photos:

Eric

Very well, thank you.

Corey3201

Greetings everyone! Everything seems fine in the aquarium, but I can note the loss of the shrimp-tora two days after the incident... perhaps I gave too much iodine and caused premature molting in the shrimp. I had noticed earlier that shrimp-tora are particularly sensitive to fluctuations in iodine levels in the aquarium... Aiptasia have started to raise their heads, so on September 1st, I bought Helmon again...

Selena4467

Hello everyone! I'm continuing to get used to my new camera...

James5103

A couple more new photos...

Bethany

Hello everyone! I'm continuing to learn how to use the camera, here are a few more photos.

Chelsea567

Here are a few more photos.

Jeremy8404

Greetings everyone! I had another photo session, and I finally managed to take wide shots of the aquarium with my new camera.

David

You are just great!!! The aquarium is simply awesome!!! By the way, congratulations on your recent birthday, from me and all the forum participants. I wish you and your aquarium health and prosperity. Best regards, Slavic.

Melinda

Thank you, Slava, for the warm words and congratulations! Here are a few more photos...

Andrew4194

Yes, the aquarium is awesome!!!! Plus, the photos with the new camera are great too.

Tanner

Thank you ...

Javier5186

The aquarium is just super Success You and your aquarium are super

Denise

Thank you very much, it's always nice when people appreciate the fruits of your labor.

Michael

Hello Andrey. I recently registered and found your messages. The registration date is quite old - do you still visit the forum? Maxim.

Debra6575

Ray, greetings! Are you still visiting the forum? A recently registered novice. Maxim.

James

Hi Maxim!!! Of course, I visit and I'm not going anywhere...

William

Thank you, Ray, for your response. You mentioned something about water replacement, and it seemed quite insignificant to me. How often and in what volume should this process occur? I would also like to know about the coal; is it really used constantly? What type is it? Thank you. Maxim.

Christopher1774

Water changes are minimal, mainly caused by water loss due to the skimmer operating in foam mode and the need to take water for various purposes. It amounts to about 5 liters every two weeks (sometimes even less), and no other water changes are made. The use of carbon is also minimal, about 100 ml, and it is replaced every 3-4 weeks. Any type of carbon available (Tunze, Aqua Medic, Hagen, etc.) can be used. Overall, nothing has changed...

Leonard

Good person, I greet you! Thank you for your response. I would also like to know, is 100 ml of carbon calculated for any aquarium volume or not? And where does it go, in the filter or in the sump under the drain pipe? Is it placed in a bag? After 4 weeks, is the carbon replaced with a new one or depending on the water condition? I am very grateful. You have a great aquarium!

Amy

I decided to share some photos: Overall, everything is fine in the aquarium, but the Zankl has started to act up a bit, biting the big shark... The sly one knows that I will forgive him everything...

Steven

Oh... BEAUTY!!!

Andrea9320

Super... what camera are you using to take photos?

James1625

If I remember correctly, it's the PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FZ50. If that's the case, sorry for answering for you. I was just reading the topic and I remember about the camera; I'm considering it for myself.

Samuel6138

Thank you! You answered correctly; it's clear that you read my topic carefully.

Alejandro

Insanely beautiful (set it as wallpaper on my desktop)

Katie5500

It is very pleasant to receive such feedback about my creation...

Tiffany5069

Greetings everyone! I recently had another photo session of the aquarium. Here’s an interesting shot, a cleaner cleaning another cleaner... though the quality is lacking... ...and a few more new photos...

Wanda666

I keep looking and looking... and emotions overwhelm me!!!!!!!!!!! This is my dream, but there is one catch—there are no proper opportunities in Sevastopol to have this wonder—might as well go to Kyiv!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Recently, I got discus fish—I'm so frustrated!!! I can't get them to thrive! And there's no chance to even dream about marine fish—maybe there’s at least some advice? How can I make my dream come true? In my city—does anyone know? I would be very grateful for any advice!!!!!!!!!!!!! And thank you for the pleasure you’ve given me!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kimberly

What is missing? You need: 1) desire 2) knowledge 3) money. Which point did you stop at? Sorry, I didn't notice that I was in the thread about the Platax marine aquarium, so here's another point: 4) create your own thread P.S. Ray, sorry again - I clicked delete later, but my post remained.

Stephen5857

Thank you very much for such warm words...

Karen1649

There's no need to apologize; the question was asked, and it still needs to be answered... I want to emphasize the first point: the main thing is the DESIRE... everything else can be resolved...

Patricia1746

You made us laugh.... Advice: 1. Set a goal 2. Acquire knowledge P.S: You don't need to go to Kyiv for sea creatures. You can buy them in Sevastopol too (you just need to know the right places).

Brian

Dear, if by places you mean Oleg and his store or just the stores, of which there are quite a few in Sevastopol, then I will answer: there are plenty of stores, but the quality is lacking!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have had an aquarium my whole life! It's been large for several years, but... that's not the limit! There are some issues, but everything is solvable!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I have little knowledge about marine life, but that's not the problem—the problem is with purchasing and getting sound advice—I've got money to spend... but I have no way to buy and enjoy it—so I'm waiting for advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who can provide reliable contacts!!!!!!

Ronald

here is my aquas--maybe it will be marine...

Tonya

Desire plays a very big role here. "Water does not flow under a lying stone."

Joseph9203

Hello!!! It's a completely normal situation... I think it's time for you to open your own thread and continue the discussion there, or let's ask the moderators to move the messages starting from this post to a new thread, and you can name it whatever you like...

Julia

There is no need to come up with anything—this is the topic itself—maybe it will be about the sea, specifically about cities.

Brandon9634

Hello! Could you please tell me where I can place the substrate called "nitrate minus"? In the filter, in a bag under the drain, or ...? And in general, how relevant is this product? I have, or rather my clients have, a small tank, and all the parameters seem to be normal except for the pH (7.8) and the skyrocketing nitrates! Thank you very much!

Todd

Nitrate minus should be sprinkled either directly onto the sand in the sump, if available, or into the aquarium among the rocks, on the substrate. It cannot be used in bags, as it is not a sorbent but a fertilizer for bacteria, so it should be placed as close to the substrate as possible, where the bacteria actually live.

Joseph6461

Thank you very much for your response. The aquarium is 1.50 meters long, and it won't work for the stones. But on the other hand, what difference does it make, since it has an aesthetic appearance - white and round. Can it be placed directly on the substrate? And in what quantity and for how long? And also (sorry) in a few words, how does this work? Thank you, kind person.

Cynthia6578

Thank you very much for your response! I have a sump, but it has no light. The aquarium is divided in half (exaggeratedly), with a skimmer in one half and large coral rubble in the other, where the water drains – that is the sump. Can I add a treatment to such a sump?

Jessica9188

It is possible, of course, if you pour it into the section where the crumbs are, even if the balls penetrate between the crumbs, it will only work better and more efficiently.

Sheila

Greetings everyone! I decided to share some photos:

Theresa5149

Ray, please tell me, is it not a photo? Your back wall has grown so much. Is there any point in cleaning the back wall of a young aquarium or not?

Patricia1746

Hello Senya! I see the point in cleaning the glass only so that you can look through it; in my aquarium, you can only see through the front (windshield) glass, so I clean it regularly. I never clean the other glass at all; I don't see any sense in cleaning the glass just for the sake of it being unclouded... In photo 2, that's actually the side wall... As for whether you should clean the back wall or not, that's something you have to decide for yourself; from the perspective of the aquarium's maturation, it doesn't make any sense...

James1625

Yes, Ray, what can I say - I thought that there couldn't be a more beautiful marine aquarium than yours. I WAS MISTAKEN!!!

Emily3506

Did you understand what you said? Then give an example. P.S. No attacks. I understood this as a typo.

Colin1418

This is not a typo, but a convoluted compliment. Ray: simply luxurious!!! Will you take me to work as a statue by the aquarium? Zankl has grown his braid - (phew, a toad on a string - to avoid the evil eye).

Beth3383

Hey, I will just quietly knock on wood and won't praise anything... Happy New Year to you, and may the pets be healthy.

Michael826

Hello, Ray! I see in your photo that the bubble anemone and the sarcophyton are next to each other, is it not bothering it? I have a sarcophyton that has partially hidden the polyps on the side of the anemone.

Jenny

Ray, what kind of animal is that in the 6th photo?

Cheyenne2747

Thank you, Olya! Happy New Year to you too, and all the best in the coming year.

Brent8919

Hello! The actinia is certainly a dangerous neighbor, but this sarcophyton is already old and strong; it retracts its tentacles a bit when the actinia touches it, although it generally tolerates such company well... However, the crinularia had to be moved to another place because the actinia started bothering it and burned it...

Ronald5720

If I counted correctly, the question pertains to this animal: it is a Palythoa (Palythoa sp.).

Sydney

Rey, please share information about the gorgonar, depicted in the fourth photo from the top in post number 219. Do you feed her? How long has she been living with you?

Wendy

Comrade Sleepy impressed me with the quality and execution of macro photography, especially of the aquarium with hydrobionts. After all, they (the hydrobionts) are not standing still... By the way, if it's not a secret, what equipment was used?

Amy5070

Hello! The photos were taken by Kolya with a Canon 40D camera, using a CANON EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens.... P.S. This is how it was...

Wendy

Hello! Do you have mechanical or electronic timers on your Arcadia 3? If it's the latter, how are they set up? And you weren't wrong to warn me about the nitrate balls! I almost ruined the aquarium.

David2398

Hello! The timers on this lamp are mechanical, but very convenient and completely silent. They are set by toggling the levers, with an interval of about 15 minutes... Everything is good in moderation... P.S. Timers:

Jenny

Hey, hi! I was studying drain constructions and came across a photo of yours (top view). It turns out that the box with the pipe is located on the outside of the aquarium. How does the water from the main container get into it? Best regards.

Jennifer5784

Hello! That's right, I have an overflow box simply glued to the side of the aquarium, and water enters it very easily - through holes drilled in the side wall of the aquarium... It was just convenient for me to do it this way because the furniture (a column) that is right next to the aquarium is already 15 cm from the aquarium, and there is quite a large space behind it to the wall, so I decided to make the overflow shaft on the outside; it's not visible anyway...

Christine

Very interesting, but then I have a couple more questions. Are the holes drilled along the upper edge of the water? What is their diameter and quantity? How are they protected from animals? What is the diameter of the drainage pipes and what are they made of? Best regards.

Justin

The design that has successfully operated for so many years automatically becomes an object of imitation. Just the noise-dampening tubes in the drain are worth it. Durso takes a break. Best regards.

John3187

Greetings everyone! I want to share some news. At the beginning of February, I finally "matured" enough to decide on some changes in the aquarium. The main reason for the changes is the very large size of two sarcophytons; one has already started pressing against the viewing glass, and the other has taken up a huge area in the aquarium, depriving all the neighbors of light. The first to be removed (cut) was the fluffy sarcophyton, which was very obstructive for maintaining the aquarium and blocked the perspective. However, the "stump" from it remains, and soon there will be a new sarc... Here’s what it turned out like:

Bryan1851

The next step was to remove the second sarcophiton and reconstruct the rock it occupied. While the new organisms don't look very good and aren't very natural yet, it's understandable; it takes time for this part of the rock to fully develop. Here's what it turned out to be... and a few more photos...

Joseph1346

Hey, hello! It was very beautiful and has become so. The tulle apogons are not visible in the photos, are they alive? Best regards.