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Ditto on all those except the sponge. looks like algae to me. I have the halimeda, clam foot and hidden cup in my tank. Common on caribbean and fl live rock. All harmless.

I am just about exhausted. Tank is painted (1 can of opalescent sheen, 5 cans of krylon navy blue). 1 bag of sand in. 1 100lb bag to go. Tank is 90% full of water. Fish transfer is going to have to wait until tomorrow. Here is the final pic of the 55, taken this morning...

Yep. Pics are in the plans. But keep in mind, this one is staying closer to a true biotope than the mbuna planted. Sure, of course, it can't be an MCD/T.S. tank without plants, but there won't be as many. It's more about the fish and the hardscape, baby. Right now, the stock is: Neolamp...

The 55 tanganyikan joint production is moving! They got lucky on craigslist these past few weeks and managed to score a 125. They are going to be moving into some new digs tonight. The 55 is about to become a S.American tank. Whoo hoo!

I r get him a brackish tank. He doesn't know yet cuz he is sleeeeeeeeeping. It has a puffer, an eel and a leaf fish. *shhhhhhhhhhhh* =). He's been wanting one. It's all set up, waiting for him.

when you use a substrate for planted tanks, don't plan to layer it. You will end up mixing the gravel and the planted substrate. It is inevitable. If you don't mix it by planting and cleaning and such, your fish/snails/shrimps will mix it for you. I sometimes use mixes of planted subs with...

yah, never had a problem with flourish....

I was a fan of the "low light/low maintenence" until I got to see how Trav does his tank in person. Wow, so much easier, so much lower maintenence, so much more growth. Low light = TOUGH in my opinion and experience. I had nothing but problems. I am a high light convert.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/article_view.php?faq=2&fldAuto=54 =)

I am using flourish with no problems for my shrimp and snails. I also have some eco mixed in. Most planted substrates are fine for inverts. Iron isn't a problem for them...copper is.

I run DIY CO2, and have been using it exclusively (even on large setups) for a few years now. My experiences: 1.) I mix 1/2 gallon warm water, 1/2tsp baking yeast, 3 cups of sugar and 1/4 cup molassas (or honey, if I have one or the other on hand). This lasts me about a month or so. 2.) I...

Angels find them quite tasty.

If you are looking to sell, let me know asap. MCD. Also in the market for: 4x54w t5HO Nova Extreme 48'' fixture Current USA orbit 36'' CF 96w fixture Eheim 2250 filter 3 way co2 splitter w/bbl counters

Dissapation of CO2 from the tap perhaps? You could look up your water report on the water company's website to find out more information. Add a pretty conch shell to your tank or a natural dead coral or some barnicles. Anything from the sea that is dead will help harden the water, or like...

Me personally? When I set up a new tank to add to my existing four? I either: A.) Wait until either Travis or I clean out a filter and steal Eheim cocoa puffs and stuff them in an old pair of nylons. Add to new filter with a stinky sponge or some stinky floss media from one of the running...

you can change the water down to the gravel. I have done it many, many times in my tanks. The fish will be stressed for the few seconds it takes to get water back in. I'd suggest changing out 95% a few times. There are days in my planted tank where i change the water repeatedly 3-4 flushes...

I vote for a trio of kuhli loaches

Sorry for sounding harsh mate. If you used to be anal, then you can be anal again. Just get back into your routine. I just got out of a funk where I let my tanks go to pot. Fortunately, none of my fish died, but I grew algae in one of my tanks of varieties that I am not sure they have yet...

Simple question, difficult answer. Cleaning is the problem. Old tank syndrome. Nitrates and/or phosphates thru the roof. Even feeding four days a week, if you are feeding a lot during the feeding period, a bunch may not get eaten and fall into the substrate and rot, then turning into ammonia...

Soak until they sink, changing water until they are sinking.

looks like marl to me. clip off the affected leaves and find it's food source or the deficiency

Oh, and one more thing...the ebfustrat pro, it looks like cocoa puffs. Stuff as much as you can in the baskets. And save the rest. The instructions will tell you to replace half sometime in the future. Don't. That stuff is pricey. It is also verymuch everlasting media. Rinse and reuse...

ceramic on bottom, green fiber, white fiber disk, carbon disk. you'll understand when you open the ecco you have to buy the green fiber seperate. it is called EFHI FIX coarse fiber

I'll buy some next paycheck and try it in my white sand tang tank and report back as an experiment and let you know how it goes.

yes, 2234, sorry was thinking of the model number for the eheim classic, lol. Yeah, the ecco is great, comes with really good substrate. I suggest using one of the trays for the green fiber substrate eheim makes though. that doesn't come with the ecco, you have to buy it seperate. Good luck...