Recent content by Marine_Newbie

Imho I don't think it needs to be re-sealed. I had a 110 gallon tank that sat for three years in the crate, between moves. I took it out, set on the patio and filled with water to test for leaks, just in case. Didn't have a bit of a problem, and it has been in my office filled with fish for...

Nicely Done Very good setups. I especially like your pair of clowns. Regards

It's Responding Thanks to all. Moving it up in the tank towards the light seems to have made it much happier. It expanded this morning and has stayed open all day. A first. The expansion rates on these soft corals is amazing. The tank has 2 24watt PC lamps. 1 is a 10k, and the other is...

Thanks Thanks. I will try adjusting it in the tank. Now I know why people with reefs have so much fun. This can be addicting and is most assuredly exciting.

Colt Coral Thanks Chris. For all of the coral experts, this is the response that the Colt Cauliflower takes several times a day. I don't know if this is a feeding response, or if it is unhappy about something. Water flow, light, another critter close by, etc... Any help is greatly...

For Father's Day the kids got me a Nano Reef which had been setup by the LFS. I waited 7 days before taking pictures to make sure my little charges are taking to my care. I have attached some pictures, and if you think any of the corals are not expanding correctly, please let me know. Water...

Aiptasia ? Without a picture it will be difficult to ID. With the description, it sounds like the dreaded Aiptasia anemone. They look like little palm trees to me, and recoil into the rocks when touched. They propagate by pedal laceration, which means if you cut it, you get two. They have...

Very Nice Nice setup. The rocks look fine to me, since I don't believe there is a prescribed way to lay them out. Nature is seldom orderly on a small scale. Step back and admire your handiwork. Regards.

Thanks Thanks to both Sam and Jasen for the info. New test kit is on order.

Test Kit SeaTest, Reef Test Kit, by Aquarium Systems. Guess it is time to get a new test kit.

What is an acceptable level of phospate? My test kit arrived and my tank tested at .2 mg/l (.2 ppm). This is the lowest reading you can get, and still get a reading on the low range. The test kit does not indicate what an acceptable range, and google results come back with .1 ppm being...

Thank You Thanks, Jasen. Very good advice, makes sense.

Thanks to one and All Folks, Thanks for the great advice. Next stop is Amazon for the book. Regards

Easy Corals Thanks Chris. What do you think of the selection of corals? Would you consider them easy to care for?

I am still researching the setup of my first reef tank. Two books read recently have been very informative. Ultimate Marine Aquariums, by Michael S. Paletta Reef Secrets, by Alf Jacob Nilsen & Svein A. Fossa Since a lot of practical information comes from fellow hobbyists, I ask your...