Recent content by mitton

Just been thinking about my T5 lights and wondered whether I should change them (1 or 2 or all??) to gain a wider range spectrum to suit my tank) currently I have: 2 x marine white 14k (22' 24w) - 5hrs/d 2 x marine blue 420nm (22' 24w) - 7hrs/d Tank spec (79f - sg1.025): 130L - 34 (US) Gals V2...

thats a tough crab! not a hitchhiker you particularly want hey!

the damsels turning opaque is a natural defense of the fish, nothing to worry about at all. I'd get rid of the damsels for sure! as stated earlier in the thread, they get VERY territorial and are a nightmare to catch in matured tanks (ridiculously quick! and you end up scaring everything in the...

i've had a spotted manderin for about a year now, my tank is only 130L (UK size) i got home one day to find it my tank! my GF thought it would be a great addition to the tank but had no idea about them and how hard they were to keep.....i thought about taking it back but she was fantastically...

ha ha, nice work. looking at new tanks as well speak so hopefully will have a new set-up before the end of the year. i will use the current tank as a refugium.....cant wait :)

pipe down boys ;) it'll be fisty cuffs next :) I do have a bit of hair algae in the tank so that does make sense. the sailfin is looking a lot better today the lines on his fins are getting better, so he's recouping well. thanks for all the advice (and put downs ;)) will keep you updated...

This is what i did. I'm pretty sure its my damsels that bullied him initially, but now he has settled he's chasing them round which is surely a good sign (please correct me if im wrong). water wise: have been and will continue to do PWC's (15/20%) every 2/3 days for the next 2 weeks (is that...

Point taken Capt, the yellow tang (you'll be glad to hear) is now in a 350L (92 US Gal) tank. I think listening to my LFS about what is going to be suitable in my tank has to be taken with a pound of salt. has anyone heard of the medication eSHa oodinex? James

lol, I did notice that but wasnt going to say anything as need the correct advice ;)

This yellow tang lived in the same tank for over two years so I didnt think it would be an issue....i hope he will be ok. also purchased eSHa oodinex medication. (anyone heard of it? i havent) apparently 'reef safe' but will only use this as a last resort as dont want to treat my show tank and...

he spreads his fins quite regularly. (also notices a slight cloudyness to his right eye only). will try to get a better pic this eve. as i dont have a qt (i know i know, im working on it) i acclimatised him by sitting the bag in the water for approx 40 mins then opened bag and let a small...

please help!:uhoh: had him around 72hrs in tank and the fins are starting to, what i can only be described as, wither. (fin rot?) parameters: ammomia - 0 nitrate - 0 phos - 0 cal - 420/440 water used - RO/DI salinity - 1.025 (hydrometer) temp - 25C (77F) tank has been setup for around 2...