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so during my last hospital stay my husband bought me 2 "surprises" for when i came home. A mandarin (who is eating frozen mysis) and a coral banded shrimp:S So, my coral banded is chasing any fish that goes close to him, and my mandarin IS eating shrimp, but ONLY if it floats right infront of...

hello all. maybe you guys already do this and I havent been around long enough to know, or maybe it's not an idea you liked, but when I saw Alexanders picture on the homepage today I had an idea. (I believe it was a potm winner a few months ago) what if in December the 11 potm for the last year...

I just bought an elegance coral. I love it!! Do these guys grow very quickly? Probably not hey? I hope so though, it's great!

Quick story: I don't drive because I have a fainting disorder. I sent my husband out for some kalkwasser because I have read it is beneficial to your tank in many ways, including helping with reducing cyano. Well, he came back with a golden head sandsifter ordered, a new powerhead ordered-my...

I have done some research and found (on wet web media) that kalkwasser can help keep red slime in check b.c it will increase your alkalinity. I know a few of you have kalk, I have never used it before. my alkalinity is low, but my calcium is fine(430ish) it says it will raise OR maintain...

okay so my lfs just got an order in. I am thinking of taking 4 peppermints to boost my clean up crew. Are 4 too many in a 72? and what is the normal stocking rule for shrimp and other inverts? I know I am at capacity for fish (although the lfs does have a male to go with my female...i am pretty...

okay, so i have discovered about 30 little "things" on my rock. I will try to describe them well because I can't get a picture of them, and "things" is rather vague:) You know on the devils hand coral, the little tree like structures that come out? about 1/8 to 1/4 inch long? Them. Looks just...

I love the idea of having one or two emeralds or ssally lightfoots. The lfs I deal pretty exclusively with, says they are risky and actually are one of the things they won't carrry (along with starfish other then blue linkia, any crab other then small hermits, damsels,etc). They say that they...

so, in the last month I had 2 serious allergic reactions. throat swelled closed, had to be rushed to the hospital, yadda, yadda. Just had my allergy testing. I have severe allergies to halibut and all shellfish.:pooh:

anyone use them? How well do they work? any thoughts? I just bought a jar, seemed a little expensive, but I think it lasts a while, and I was told it works reletively well

I noticed in Biff's "RIP lenny the Blenny" thread, some talk about cutting back on feedings to once every couple or three days. Here's what I've been wondering~ I have a copperband and 2 anthias. I actually feed small portions 3 times a day, because I am worried about these guys. The copperband...

The facts: 72 gallon bowfront 2 aquaclear 70-90 filters (I AM getting a rena filter and a skimmer within a month, waiting on my lfs stock to arrive) 3 power heads (794 gph flow ~also another 400gph powerhead ordered on lfs stock) 50 lbs aragonite 65 lbs live rock (planning to double that...

Well, this is in relation to the DIY project I have underway (the canopy) but I thought I would start its own thread. Ok, I currently have my reef in a 55 gallon. I just bought a 72 gallon. The reef is going into the 72, and the 55 will become a freshwater puffer tank. I need some advice first...

I am going to spray paint the back of my 72 gallon when I get it. I have been trying to decide between blue and black. I was also wondering about maybe a blue/green or marine color...any opinions? has anyone ever tried a color other then black or blue? I like the "rich" look of the black, but...

Hey, So lets be upfront. I have never built/assembled ANYTHING! I can't even guarantee that I could drive a nail into a piece of board striaght. That being said...I am building (or at least attempting to) a canopy for the 72 gallon bowfront tank I am buying. (Yes I did ask your opinions on...

my tank water in my 55 has started to have particles floating in it. I have 50 lbs of live rock, 2 HOB filters (one graded for a 70 gallon the other for a 50) I have 792 gallons of flow. I do not have my protien skimmer yet, but am picking it up in 2 weeks. Can anyone help me get these spots...

My LFS has a 72 gallon bowfront tank with the stand. It is used, and apparently has a small chip in the back. He says it won't damage the integrity of the tank. Also he says the stand can use a coat of paint. but, the upside is it's $350. Should I buy it?

http://museumvictoria.com.au/crust/mov1662t.html I found this in my tank last night. Kind of interesting looking. I identified it from CHUCKS ADDICTION. It does say it is a predetor, but it is so small I am wondering if its anything to be concerned with. Anyone find any of these in your...

Hello all! I am scheduled to pick an engineer goby up from QT at my LFS on Friday. I was going to get a sandsifter, but, I was hesitant to get something that will eat the pods in my sand. I thought this guy would be good to stir the sand and I have heard they are great fish. Fun to watch...

So I just bought this awsome mushroom rock. Lots of folds and places for things to live. Which is exactly what I said as I bought it. I got home and realized that there is a clicking coming from that rock. I had heard it in the car on the way home with it, but, didn't realize what it was. I...