Recent content by charliec

as far as the dottyback is concerned, it can also be a very aggressive fish. you may find that it will pick on weaker species of fish. they're great for removing bristle worms

what do you guys think about a fresh water dip? i have several friends that swear dipping a fish that has ich or gill flukes will cure it. the fish can only tolerate a minute or two in the fresh water, but the parasite can't tolerate any fresh water. i've never done this myself, but i wish i...

thanks for the input guys. any advice is greatly appreciated. i have had several anemones in the past that did quit well: my last long tentacle got too big for the tank (17in. diameter) and was returned where purchased along with the sebae clown that inhabited it. the blue carpet is higher in...

hi everybody. it's my first post on this site so take it easy on me. now for the big question: i purchased a blue carpet anemone about 4 weeks ago along with a black percula clown (not matched). the clown has not gone into the anemone yet as it looks unhealthy. before the lights come on, it...