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Yes. Jump on it.

Most Mardel medications can be used together. (For future reference.)

Lymphocystis is more typically found on the fins, and is rarely the outward cause of death. It looks more like a fungal or bacterial, more than viral infection. Sorry for your loss.

Hara is on it! The toadfish are probably venomous... be careful.

My fish love loud music. Seriously.

Genicanthus species are usually great im reef tanks. I have had two different batches of baby G. lamarks that interestingly loved green star polyp! This was a blessing for their new owners, for they were both experiencing the inevitable epidemic the star polyp can become. I say go for it! Oh...

There are inlime air filters that will help some, but as long as you are allowing the air/water so be fractionated by the impeller, they will always be noisy. Many, many moons ago, I modified all Skilters I came in contact with. We would use small air pumps with needle valves and wooden...

You would be wise to hold off on this purchase. Save up for a little while longer and invest in a reverse osmosis unit. You will not be sorry you waited.

Many fish will eat them, but only so many at a time. Think of eating peppers... two or three jalapenos may be feasible, but not all day long. What if they are habaneros?!? Pseudocheilinus sp., Anampses sp., Synchiropus sp., Pterosynchiropus sp. (only one... splendens) and Pseudochromis sp. will...

PC hit the nail on the head: magnesium deficiency. tecwzrd's words of advice should be heeded as well! (Not that everyone else did not also make valid points as well!)

Great personality! The first fish ever to threaten to kick my butt!

Mist down the leaves with fresh water daily. The leaves are the salt export system for the mangrove. If you don't keep the leaves clean, the build-up of minerals on the leaves will filter out the desired light, and result in the death of the specimen. Not all of the stalks will survive, but you...

Dinoflagellates, I presume. It's okay Hara, I love police... with a little salt and pepper!

"I already gave you my lunch money. What more do you want from me?" Just realize I am still learning. I have been in the industry and hobby for over seventeen years, but I am smart enough to know that I do not know everything, but I try to learn more every day! I am always happy to help!

Some aquarists experiment with numerous frags of varying species. Not all angelfish behave the same. You may get lucky; you may find one who loves Aiptasia or Paraerythropodium, but leaves all other corals alone. If you love a fish enough to attempt to keep it, you love it enough to overlook...

No worries. Purely speculative and entertaining. I am man enough to admit when I am wrong, big words or no...

The oolite is hard to deal with, and yes, it can and will eventually do a number on pumps and equipment. (Especially if you have diggers or sand sifters.) The next grain size up of aragonite is perfect. (I actually mix it with a small amount of larger grain [to prevent compaction and reduction...

I have seen this on more than one occasion. When there are excess heavy metals, there is this reaction. Investigate all possible sources of toxic metals; from hose clamps and plumbing to pumps and possibly even source water. If you deal with a lot of evaporation the unwanted metals are...

Naso literatus, I presume? Don't let the tang police find out! (I think I hear sirens in the distance!) Do you periodically run any carbon? I will not pick on you about tap water, you know the drill! I believe you could redirect some water flow, and dispel some of the unwanted growth. Until you...

We actually had a T. gigas that outgrew it's margarita glass! It flexed, and broke the side off. ntswift is correct in mentioning the added protection of the glass on the byssal gland.

OK, you win... (shuufles off, head bowed low.)

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/10/1003_SnappingShrimp.html http://www.wildsingapore.com/chekjawa/text/g341.htm I was wrong?

Do not melt the center brace with that light! Two 150 watt will probably be sufficient.

Check all plumbing, fittings, and pumps for signs of rust.

There are hang on overflow boxes that work well if the proper size return pump is used. Typically sumps allow for higher quality skimmers and the possibility of a refugium of larger volume underneath.