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Ty is the man. He has been instrumental in helping set up my 65-gallon classroom reef tank. He has been my go-to guy for livestock, but even more importantly is willing to answer any questions (and I...

Thanks Jetli. Just got a couple a few minutes before your post. I appreciate it though.

Looking to buy two 100w heaters for QT tank and mixing station.

keepswimming I appreciate your replies and generosity. Thank you! I actually have all the Salifert test kits for all the parameter readings (thanks to my school budget). I do plan on keeping some...

Thanks keepswimming. After adding the bacteria should I continue to dose the ammonium chloride or just let its cycle?

Good evening. I am trying to get my classroom reef tank cycled. I went the raw shrimp method, but could not get the ammonia level above .15. I purchased some Dr. Tim's ammonium chloride and dosed the...

I started with live sand from Tropic Eden and dry rock from Marcos. I know this is not the optimal cycling scenario, but I figured I would begin "hitchhiker / pest" free not to mention my classroom...

Dizzyjay. The two shrimp that I tied up in cheesecloth are decaying, but not completely. Just checked the parameters:

ammonia = undetectable less than .15ppm
nitrite = .5ppm
nitrate = 25ppm

Thank you. I will give Dr. Tim's a try.

My 65 gallon reef tank classroom project is in full swing.... sort of. Went the raw shrimp in the tank route to kick-start the cycling process. Its been about 12 days and the ammonia is still...

Hey Brandon. I actually have the tank itself (Petco $1 / gallon sale).

Hello All. Looking for basic equipment (filter and heater, etc) for 20g quarantine tank for my classroom setup.

I was hoping to get some direction on the best way to secure the dry rock for my classroom reef project. I have 50lbs of Marcos rock. I assembled the rock without glue / cement on a template of the...

Thanks for your response Sean I appreciate it. I have plenty of room in my classroom, maybe not the funds, but I'll scrape it together so I will take your sound advice and set up a quarantine tank...

Newb question. I'm sure this topic is addressed ad nauseam on the site. Where would I locate good information from the knowledgable people here on sdreefs? I know there is a ton of information...

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Not sure if the use of these are common place in the hobby. I came across 100Kg (~27 gallon) above food-grade barrels (has a screw-top lid with gasket)....

Hello everyone. Looking to invest in a quality, yet affordable RO/DI unit. It would appear that the stage 4 from BRS is a fan favorite. How is the water in San Diego and would I need any accompanying...

Hello everyone. Looking to set up reef tank in my high school biology classroom. Looking to invest in a quality, yet affordable RO/DI unit. It would appear that the stage 4 from BRS is a fan...

acbaldwin thanks for the information. I could possibly go with the more expensive (Gyre 330) return pump for flow if it will make a difference. Whats your take on that? I was really looking at the...

ecompton I really appreciate it. I will surely take you up on that offer.

Sushiboy I am looking to purchase all the necessary equipment in the summer, but not start the actual build until the students get into class in late August.

Thanks for the response TYDY. I actually bought the JBJ65 because I saw it on CJ’s channel. I got in contact with him and he gave me some pretty good direction. I will be taking your advice on the...

Hello everyone. I am a high school biology teacher. I am setting up a reef tank next fall for my classroom. It will be a year long project that I am piecing together now. I have an AIO JBJ65 as the...