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Because I did not know if it was one or the other. Nassarius like to be in the sand so i'm leaning towards the other.

Soaking in a little garlic might help as well.

It looks like a Nassarius snail to me. Closer look might be needed to make sure it is not a conch.

Pollutant wise, you will have less issues using NSW if you collect it in deeper water. Away from inlets and close to the coast and such. Living down there, I'm sure you access to a boat to do such a thing. You still risk the unwanted hitchikers though.

What ocean is in your backyard? Where?

Beautiful fish. What kind of lighting do you have. That helps with the colors as well. Also, what is that spotted thing in the background of the third pic? Reminds me of a Clown Trigger or something.

It looks like a brittle star to me. A Serpent. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+528+2126&pcatid=2126

Well, they constantly release mucus as a chemical warfare defense with other corals. More so when cut. If you run some carbon, that will help filter it out of the water.

I agree Greg. It seems like every time I change my T5 bulbs, it's an eye opener at how much the difference is.

You should have checked them out somewhere before ordering. I have seen both and the ones that got the whites wish that they got the blues instead. I agree that the blues had a better look to them. The whites seemed to wash out everything. Thats just my opinion though.

Agreed. For some reason, a bonsai tree popped intio my head so that was my reply. My logic was that if you have the patience and keep at it, you can keep it at bey....just like a bonsai.

I guess i'm the only one that likes the suprises of hitchikers (besides aptaisa of course). I had purchased a rock from a tub at one of my LFS that was supposed to be just rock. After bringing it home, I ended up with the additions of a lawnmower blenny, a few hermits, a couple snails and a...

Or keep pruning them like a bonsia tree. ;)

Don't wait if you can. What size tank are you putting the Sol Blue's on? If it's that 29, you don't need that many. T5's are great. I'm using 6 over my 75. Two of which being overdriven by icecap 660 ballast. Replacing the bulbs just once a year is pushing it. I replace mine around the 6...

Mine is 48" as well. I will start with two and bump it up to four when I can afford it. If it wasnt for the center brace, I would just get three.