Recent content by Crustyshellback

I have a total of 7 canister filters. Regardless of how well I cleaned (or didn't clean) the filters, when I turned them on I got that initial burst of sludge from the return. I know it's no big deal, and clears right up. But it drove me crazy. So I stole a couple of pairs of my wife's knee...

No. they are definitely brittle stars. I'm a diver from way back and I have seen them many times. Long thin bristled arms, move way faster than any other starfish. Your picture looks a lot like what I've got only these are probably less than 3 inches across.

Will they get too big for my little 29 gallon cube?

Thanks. That's a relief.

That's good to hear. My intention is to have a few small fish (clown, cardinal, goby) and a couple of shrimp. Do you think the shrimp would be safe with the brittle stars?

Hello. I'm a freshwater enthusiast who just made the plunge into saltwater so to speak. I just set up a 29 gallon Biocube, and found out that my live rock is housing a bunch of tube worms, a couple of small sponges, and at least 3 brittle stars. Is there any chance they will survive the...

I bought this guy on the advice of the manager of the LFS. He said that it was a Vieja Melanurus. Used to be Paratheraps. When I did my research, it blew my mind. I don't want a PHd in Cichlid genealogy, I just want to know what kind of fish I have and how best to care for it. When I bought...

I actually have a Blue Crayfish in a different tank. My son named him The Kraken. He's awesome, but only comes out of hiding at dinnertime and after the lights are out. Still considering what to put in with the Angels. You're right, so many choices. I have four 4" Dennison Barbs in a 93 gal...

Thanks for the advice. I did some research on possible tank mates for Angelfish, and Bala Sharks kept coming up. Some sites said you needed at least 75 gallons and others said 150. Some said you should keep at least 3 and other said at least 6. Regardless, I think I'll scrap the Bala Shark...

I recently (about a month ago) purchased a 125 gal aquarium on Craigslist. The ad said that it came with everything. I found out when I started talking to the seller that "everything" included 24 Angelfish an a huge female albino BNP. Long story short, I've given away 12 juveniles, moved my 5...