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orange montipora capricornis. 2 x approx 3.5" - 4" diameter. fast growth. $35.00 each
orange montipora capricornis. 1 x approx 2.25" diameter. 20.00
orange montipora capricornis. 3 pieces on one branch rock. each piece about 2.5" 3.5" diameter total length of rock and coral about 7-8" $50.00...
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i have a solar wrasse. i think they are also called tri color fairy wrasse. reef safe, colorful and swims at all levels.
fox face lo. cool fish. more unique looking and fish tend not to fight with them
good luck
steve r
another option for a QT tank is a larger heavy duty rubbermaid container. the only problem is you cant see the fish from the side. but you can still easily observe them from the top. rubbermaid also makes livestock tubs that are much stronger than a standard container. more expensive, but a...
thanks for all the first hand experience. as i was looking into the fox face lo i came across the scribbled rabbit fish. has anyone had one of these. they seem to have very similar requirements and temperments
steve r
just thought i would share a recent experience. i just change my bulbs out a fews weeks ago. i went from the 250w SE coralvue 14k to 250w SE coralvue reeflux 10k. the SPS growth and color has been amazing! one digitata i have has always been brown and very fragile. with the 10k reeflux it turned...
what kind of success have people had adding a second ocellaris clown to a tank with an existing ocellaris clown that is currently hosting and BTA.
i was thinking of adding a little tiny one in the next few weeks ( QT first of course ) any thoughts? success stories? failures?
i was also...
also besides the PWC's if you are getting your mandarin to eat brine at all you can do a few things to make this better and easier.
1) if this is live brine add selcon or phyto to the water the live brine are swimming in. they will eat what you added. this makes them have more nutrional value...
look into the jumbo tonga nassarius. i have found the little ones just dont move enough. i had three in my 29g. they did a great job
austins dad, i am looking into a goby for my 75g. i wouldnt mind something that moves around the sand. which one are known to sift? which ones should i stay away...
mine always liked high flow and high lighting. but they will adapt to almost anything. if you start them at the bottom of your glass they will spread and crawl up towards the light.
steve r
in the summer i lose about 2 gallons a day. i dont run an air conditoner in my house and i can keep the tank below 82 in the summer. in the winter 1 gallon or less per day.
just as a note. one computer fan will most likley not cut it. i have 2 computer fans mounted on the reflector ( one by...