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The dark green hair algae is starting to get crazy in my tank. I have a 40 marine and starting get lots of algae. My phosphates are zero and my nitrates are less than 5 ppm. I have only polyps and soft corals and they are all thriving. My macro algae is as well. I am using two (96) watt PC's...

I got this on a piece of live rock from my favorite local fish store. It has grown enormously in 2 months. Has any one ever seen any algae like this?

I would try and catching them as I stated in an earlier post. I know that you should keep your hands out of your tanks, however, when the lights are out the fish are normally hiding anyway. I have used this method many times. A 1/4" wooden dowel with a needle (cut the head cut off after you...

I was given a fish once that was near death. I was able to return it back to health. Here are some of the things I always keep in mind when "doctoring" sick fish. 1. Keep it in a small hospital tank. That way you can do greater water changes. 2. I used only an airstone. This way I didn't have...

COOL! WE may have something here! If youy can get it , Kent Marine -TECH I seems to have some extra goodies in it. That is what I have been using...

Did you get TECH I? Thats what I use. Read the directions carefully. It may take a few weeks to see a change. I hope this helps. :)

That is what I was thinking, however, I had heard different stories... 8)

Does anyone know of a species of critter, ie; Goby, pistolshrimp... that is a good sand sifter that will not destroy a live DSB?

I had a large grey brittle star catching and munching on shrimp. Found them the next morning dead and limbless. :( I was able to catch and remove the brittle star. No problems since.

TECH I - Add two teaspoons (2 capfuls or 10 ml) per 50 gallons tank capacity every week for three weeks. Reduce to half dosage in the 4th and subsequent weeks, unless you can test the level. Add directly to the system in an area of good water movement. Do not mix with other supplements outside...

I add Iodine manually, 10ml (Kent Marine Tech I) per 50 gals once a week. I put that amount in a cup of tank water and then pour that into the tank.

http://www.customaquatics.com/ I bought all of my bulkheads here, and they have a very wide selection of plastic fitting.

Do you dose Iodine? I had the same problem once, after I stopped dosing Iodine. (Someone at my LFS told it was dangerous) I stopped for a while, and my polyps and Mushrooms stopped growing and nearly went extinct. I was freakin... I was reading an article after about 2 months later, that...

I have seen a critter that is similar to the one in your picture from what I can see. It is a bit far away, and not clear enough for me to see. :sorry: . The critter that comes to mind looking at your picture is a Ghost shrimp, the name comes from "National Audubon Society Field Guide to North...

If all conditions in your tank are suitable, you should continue to see it from time to time. I has been about 4 months since i first saw mine. I think it is kinda cool.

It sounds like a starfish. I have one similiar to what you describe in my tank. I think it came in on some live rock. I see it about 1 or 2 times a week. Check the link http://www.reefs.org/hhfaq/pages/main_pages/faq_rock3.htm

In the past, if I wanted to catch an invert in my tank, I would use some bait on a small stainless steel wire rod (.063" tig wire works great) to lure it out into the open, and then catch it with a clear plastic box. This also works well with smaller morays (-14") and brittlestars. From my...

I used to live in an apartment on the second floor with a 90 gal reef tank, full of Live rock. I never had a problem.

IMO, Butterfly fish are difficult to keep. From my experience, they are picky eaters and I would never try and keep one again. My advice would be to have the LFS offer it food, and whether it accepted the food or not would be a determining factor on buying it. I do this before purchasing any...

I have one of the earlier models as well. and i don't like it. For about $200 you can get a ETSS reef devil. I have one of these on my 90, and I love it... IMO, ETSS skimmers are quality skimmers and well worth the investment. I have installed a ETSS 800 on my 180 setup, and it is doing great...

It is the Japanese motor and it has either gotten quieter, or I have just become acustomed to the sound.

Some of you may have already read this article. I thought it was a very informative article by a reputable source. http://rshimek.com/reef/sediment.htm

Opinions please.... :hat: Did you place your base rock directly on your tank bottom, and place the sand around it? Or did you place the base rock on top of the DSB?

What brand of saltwater mix do you use and your opinion on others? What are the differrent opinions on using saltwater additives, such as Kent Marine's Tech I, Strontium and Molybdenum, Iron etc.. Does anyone use these or others? What size is your tank, and what types and amounts do you...

The young sprouts of the Halimeda species of calcareous algae sometimes have the same color as you describe. http://www.livingreefimages.com/Page3b.html