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<![CDATA[Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community - Saltwater Fish Only & FOWLR]]> http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/ For questions regarding SW fish only systems and fish only with live rock. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:40:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community - Saltwater Fish Only & FOWLR]]> http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/ <![CDATA[How to tell if it's a live rock]]> http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/how-to-tell-if-its-a-live-rock-123515-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:13 GMT Hi,my friend just gave me a couple of "live" rocks but when i checked the rock it has no colour on it at all and looks just like a normal plain,dull rock. I was wondering if my so called "live" rock is really a live rock or not and if it is when till it start growing coralline algae on it??? Can someone please help me with this??? ]]> DeadOrAlive http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/how-to-tell-if-its-a-live-rock-123515.html Does Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp Help??? http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/does-scarlet-cleaner-shrimp-help-123510-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:37:58 GMT Hi,i was just wondering if a scarlet cleaner shrimp will actually help me clean fishes like clownfish and gobbies. Can someone please help me with this??? Thanks Hi,i was just wondering if a scarlet cleaner shrimp will actually help me clean fishes like clownfish and gobbies. Can someone please help me with this??? Thanks ]]> DeadOrAlive http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/does-scarlet-cleaner-shrimp-help-123510.html <![CDATA[I don't know whats wrong]]> http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/i-dont-know-whats-wrong-123507-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:33:43 GMT Hi,i just started my tank yesterday and a introduced 2 clownfishes and a scarlet cleaner shrimp to my FOWLR tank which is currently running on a canister filter and a roughly about 10 gallons. The clownfishes and cleaner shrimp were doing fine the day before but when i woke up this morning, both... Hi,i just started my tank yesterday and a introduced 2 clownfishes and a scarlet cleaner shrimp to my FOWLR tank which is currently running on a canister filter and a roughly about 10 gallons. The clownfishes and cleaner shrimp were doing fine the day before but when i woke up this morning, both fishes died but the cleaner shrimp is still alive. I don't know whats the cause of death but i already checked the salinity and temperature and they both are in the acceptable zone. Can someone please help me with this??? ]]> DeadOrAlive http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/i-dont-know-whats-wrong-123507.html Shrimp http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/shrimp-123471-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:14:39 GMT I am curious if there is another type of feeder shrimp that grow larger and are easy to hatch like brine shrimp. Wasn't sure where to post this and It's my first post so take it easy on me:) ]]> bbdanes http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/shrimp-123471.html can i feed my mantis shrimp bristleworms? http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/can-i-feed-my-mantis-shrimp-bristleworms-123466-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:18:22 GMT hello. i have a peacock mantis shrimp in one aquarium and a reef aquarium for my other my reef has become infested with bristleworms, a couple that are pretty big (about 3/16ths of an inch thick, 6 or 7 inches long!) i am determined to catch these worms, but i was wondering would that be a... hello. i have a peacock mantis shrimp in one aquarium and a reef aquarium for my other

my reef has become infested with bristleworms, a couple that are pretty big (about 3/16ths of an inch thick, 6 or 7 inches long!)

i am determined to catch these worms, but i was wondering would that be a safe snack for my mantis? my mantis is a tough little beast but i'm just ignorant on whether it would be a good idea or not

any feedback would be helpful. thanks! ]]> SeymourJustice http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/can-i-feed-my-mantis-shrimp-bristleworms-123466.html Powder Blue Tang http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/powder-blue-tang-123454-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:40:06 GMT Bought a PBT from new arrivals of a pet store, the fish in my tank since 2 days now and is not eating or grazing on the Live Rocks, it looks v healthy with no ICH symptoms.... the first day it was v shy and was only hiding bedhind the rocks but since yesterday evening I see him pushing himself in... Bought a PBT from new arrivals of a pet store, the fish in my tank since 2 days now and is not eating or grazing on the Live Rocks, it looks v healthy with no ICH symptoms.... the first day it was v shy and was only hiding bedhind the rocks but since yesterday evening I see him pushing himself in the wavemaker like it is playing or enjoying it, but do not want to eat ANYTHING, I am worried, water parameters are all good , other fishes are all doing well eating well... I know its hard to keep PBT"s I am a new saltwater fish hobbyist with a couple of months experience. I tried dry seaweed with veggie clips as well but it doesnt like anything to eat.

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]]> skidrow52 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/powder-blue-tang-123454.html Stocking suggestions http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/stocking-suggestions-123421-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:23:01 GMT I currently have a 90g FOWLER containing:
2 clowns, a bristle toothed tang, fire shrimp, Emer. Crab, and some Nas. snails.

I'm leaning toward a flame angel, just curious if anyone has any other suggestions. ]]> HappyHooligan http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/stocking-suggestions-123421.html Something growing on my LR http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/something-growing-on-my-lr-123406-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:13:52 GMT I started to notice this orangish reddish color stuff growing on the top of my LR and not sure if its bad or not.:confused: I have had the lights on my tank on for the last 15 or so hours so maybe its just algae but i took a few pics. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I started to notice this orangish reddish color stuff growing on the top of my LR and not sure if its bad or not.:confused: I have had the lights on my tank on for the last 15 or so hours so maybe its just algae but i took a few pics. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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]]> borlaracing9 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/something-growing-on-my-lr-123406.html Coraline Algae. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/coraline-algae-123309-new-post.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:54:38 GMT Hi! I bought a 2.5lb live rock last week, and it was COVERED with coraline algae. The color of the algae has now faded to a creamy white color. Does this mean there is something wrong with the quality of my water, or is this a common occurence? Hi! I bought a 2.5lb live rock last week, and it was COVERED with coraline algae. The color of the algae has now faded to a creamy white color. Does this mean there is something wrong with the quality of my water, or is this a common occurence? ]]> sgc0286 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/coraline-algae-123309.html adding new fish question... 1 at a time or all toghether? http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/adding-new-fish-question-1-at-a-time-or-all-toghether-123283-new-post.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:52:29 GMT wow its been so long - desperatly needs some more fish. cant believe ive ran this thing for almost a year now with only 3 damsels and 1 yellow tang. most of my concern is that i would rather add all my fish to finalize my tank instead of say 1 or 2 new ones a month over time - just a financial... wow its been so long - desperatly needs some more fish. cant believe ive ran this thing for almost a year now with only 3 damsels and 1 yellow tang.

most of my concern is that i would rather add all my fish to finalize my tank instead of say 1 or 2 new ones a month over time - just a financial matter for me.

also would like some feedback or opinions on what i should add:

fish #1 - Purpleback Pseudochromis
fish # 2 - juvinile emperator angel -
fish # 3 - powder blue, achilles, or blue hippo tang (cant decide on which one of the 3)
fish # 4 - sohal tang (final piece to my tank)

also debating adding clownfish at some point 1 or 2 of them

emperator juvinile and sohal especially are expensive so i cant get all these guys at the same time. sohal is a bit larger of a fish also but really beautiful. i understand the concern if you think my tank is too small esp when these guys grow but realize i will be moving and upgrading my tank from my current 75 to a 125 or hopefully 200+ in about 8 or 20 months (depending on my lease). also will try to aim for fish on the smaller size - striving to have my new tang selection and imperator angel be a tad bit smaller than the tang i have in now.

i wish there was a way to fish out my 3 damsels, IMPOSSIBLE i know, and replace them with a school of 3 or 4 blue chromis - that would be beautiful.

heres a link to my tank now with some pics. thanks fellas! :)
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]]> stan450z http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/adding-new-fish-question-1-at-a-time-or-all-toghether-123283.html coral question http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/coral-question-123240-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:24:30 GMT I have recently added three soft poylp corals to my 55 gallon tank. They all seem to be doing fine, only one of them, the tree coral, is not opening up as much as it had been withtin the last few days. Everything seems fine but i was wondering if i should add some trace elements and if i do, would... I have recently added three soft poylp corals to my 55 gallon tank. They all seem to be doing fine, only one of them, the tree coral, is not opening up as much as it had been withtin the last few days. Everything seems fine but i was wondering if i should add some trace elements and if i do, would the trace elements affect the other fish and beings in the tank.

In the tank there is, 45 lbs live rock, two emerald crabs, one clown fish, one black and white stripped damsel, one angelfish, green star polyp, sea mat/botton polyp and a kenya tree coral. ]]> Kelso http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/coral-question-123240.html snail question http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/snail-question-123196-new-post.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:47:11 GMT what should i feed my snails? do they eat off of the live rock? what should i feed my snails? do they eat off of the live rock? ]]> Kelso http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/snail-question-123196.html Tap water conditioner http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/tap-water-conditioner-123187-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:41:16 GMT I do not have an RO/DI unit and I need to start making Partial water changes. Is marine tap water conditioner okay to use for this?? I do not have an RO/DI unit and I need to start making Partial water changes. Is marine tap water conditioner okay to use for this?? ]]> sgc0286 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/tap-water-conditioner-123187.html Small damsels an pair of clown fish http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/small-damsels-an-pair-of-clown-fish-123102-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:16:51 GMT I placed 2 very small damsels into my tank and am plaining on adding my 2 clown fish by the weekend when they are out of quarintine. Just Want to make sure there won't be any problems with fighting or anything.
Thanks guys! ]]> borlaracing9 http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/small-damsels-an-pair-of-clown-fish-123102.html Orange Bar Wrasse http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/orange-bar-wrasse-123067-new-post.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:26:01 GMT Hello everyone, Yesterday I picked up an orange bar wrasse at my LFS for my 55 gal tank, and was under the impression at that time that he, like most wrasse, would not be a problem to feed. After spending most of yesterday and last night under the sand, he came out this morning and I... Hello everyone,

Yesterday I picked up an orange bar wrasse at my LFS for my 55 gal tank, and was under the impression at that time that he, like most wrasse, would not be a problem to feed.

After spending most of yesterday and last night under the sand, he came out this morning and I attempted to feed him some hikari spirulina brine, but he has had no interest in eating anything from the water column, only picking at my LR and occassionaly at the sand.

Is this guy going to only pick at pods etc and cause me to set up my refugium faster than anticipated? Or would you recommend me trying some other types of food for him?

Thank you. ]]> Dan XVI http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f45/orange-bar-wrasse-123067.html