lyssadrake
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So i have been into Saltwater since i was 16 and then i didnt really know what i was doing persay but my dad had saltwater tanks before so i got advice from him, now that im older and tryingto get into it again the more i read the more confused i get! And the harder i try it seems the more i fail! So i have a few questions. I know RO water is a must for saltwater, i just moved to a different state and i personally have never used RO water before....just regular watrr from tap that i used dechlorinate additives to etc. Perhaps thats why i have nevrr haf coralline algae before I dont know? I bought an aqua remora c protein skimmer a couple years ago and it was nevrr worked right for me! It collected so much water it practically drained my tank, they said give it a few weeks and it never improved. as of right now i just set my tank up again. I have only a heater running, a wave maker, and a wet/ dry filter of which i took out all bio balls and replaced with smaller dead corals and one piece of foam to catch debris. I have live sand at bottom with what once was live rock and i have about 50 lbs give or take of that. Any suggestions from experts what i should or shouldnt be doing? Wanna make sure i do it right this time and stop wasteing tons of money. Thanks guys! -Alyssa