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Agree with everyone here. Regular maintenance is key. I'd add that you should check the O-rings too. A dry or cracked O-ring can cause leaks after reassembly. Had that happen once and it was a mess.

Yo, I just chucked in some filter media from my old tank and it cut the cycle time in half. If you know someone with an established tank, ask for a used sponge or some substrate. Works like a charm, no cap.


That's a great tip! Just make sure the donor tank is healthy. I've had bad luck with ...

Yeah, flow matters more than people think. I've got mine near the bottom of the tank where the current's weakest. They've been happy there for months.

No problem! Let us know how it goes. Also, if you're using liquid ferts, try dosing less frequently. Anubias are slow growers so they don't need much.

Anubias are pretty chill but they don't like too much light. Try moving them to a shaded spot or dimming your lights. Also, check your water params, especially nitrates. High nitrates can mess with them.

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll try reducing the flow and repositioning the coral to see if that helps.

I've been struggling to find the right flow for my torch coral. It's in a 40-gallon tank with moderate lighting, and the polyps aren't extending as much as I'd like. Current flow is from two wavemakers set to alternating pulses. Anyone have tips?