Starting a New Tank
Quarantine of live rock, corals and fish is crucial. Every coral needs to be dipped and inspected prior to being added to a tank. Know the inverts natural predator/parasites so you know what to look for.
New tank systems often suffer from the aptly named 'New Tank Syndrome' this often manifests itself in a blanket of Red Slime Algae and can be treated by correcting the tank parameters (see Tank Parameters).
External Links:
http://www.aquarium-design.com/beginerreef.htmlhttp://www.thereeftank.com/blog/setting-up-your-saltwater-aquarium/
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-a-Marine-Reef-Aquarium
New tank systems often suffer from the aptly named 'New Tank Syndrome' this often manifests itself in a blanket of Red Slime Algae and can be treated by correcting the tank parameters (see Tank Parameters).
External Links:
http://www.aquarium-design.com/beginerreef.htmlhttp://www.thereeftank.com/blog/setting-up-your-saltwater-aquarium/
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-a-Marine-Reef-Aquarium
