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I am switching my tank over to a FO tank. I have upwards of 90 LBS. Fiji LR and a bunch of other tank life that I would prefer to sell locally if anyone around here is interested. I would rather not bother with shipping but if I have no local takers I will be willing to expand my horizons...

I know about JustPhish, any others that might be better/cheaper? I'm looking for a 20-30 gal. sized package. Thanks, -Chris

I just noticed yesterday that a hairy mushroom I received as a frag over the summer has started to split. The mouth has already separated in the middle and the rip is starting to work its way out to the edges. I expect it will complete in another day or two. Its pretty cool to watch...

Some photos from a recent trip to Maui.

I have a single brittle star in my tank. He's been there for about 4 months or so. I have started to see what look like baby starfish on my LR and in my sandbed. It's hard to tell how many, but I would guess that I have at least 3. Including legs, they are about .5 to 1 inch in diameter...

My tank had been cycled and then I noticed that my ammonia levels had risen to .50 ppm. I added a bunch of LR to help improve filtration but have not seen a change. Ammonia levels still read .50 ppm. I have lots of coraline algae on the rocks and only 2 damsels currently in the 45 gal. tank...

Anyone have a good source for sand in the Illinois area? Does Home Depot, Lowes or Menards (or anyone else for that matter) sell sand that is compatible with aquarium life? Thanks

I've been running my tank since January FOWLR, and want to get started with some corals. How long do I have to wait before adding? I was thinking of going with the 9 for $99 at Jeffs Exotic. Is there any issue with adding 9 all at once, or should I add them only a couple at a time...

Just came home from work and noticed my clown fish was missing. Found him in the arms of my Brittle star inside my rock. Many questions: Would the brittle star attack the clownfish or did the clownfish die first and then get grabbed? Do I let the brittle star finish his meal or do I...

I'm hoping to get started with corals in my 45 gal, and my job takes me all around the state of Illinois. If anyone has some frags they would like to sell or are otherwise looking to part with - please let me know. Chances are I'll be in your area at least one week out of the month. Thanks

I just purchased a feather duster today, and 10 mins after it was in my tank about 4 (red & blue legged) hermits swarmed on it and started to pick away. I've since taken the feather duster out and placed it in quarantine with the intention of returning it to the lfs tomorrow. I assume that...

In other posts I often see people list what livestock they currently have in their tanks. I'd be interested in seeing a thread that shows what people have along with any comments on what they think of each creature. (This should help novices like myself start to understand what tends to work...

I was thinking of adding a timer to my SeaClone 100 so that it only operates for about 8hrs/day @ night. Does anyone do this sort of thing already? Are there any disadvantages to this method, assuming it can keep up with the removal of DOC? Things I'm wondering about: - additional wear on...

My tank is in crisis and I don't know how to handle it. I had 4 fish (3 damsels, 1 clown) Everyone was getting along well, and appeared very happy, then all of a sudden the damsels started hiding in the LR. I found one dead after moving the rock around. The other two continue to hid after 48...

I installed a brand new seaclone skimmer yesterday, and had to move some of the equipment around. The powerhead went from the right rear of the tank to the left rear, the thermometer went from the left rear to the center and the protien skimmer went into the right rear corner. My livestock...

Does anyone know why a skimmer requires a break-in period of 3 days - 1 week? I repeatedly hear this, but don't quite understand what exactly needs breaking in and why it doesn't just start to do the job immediately after hook up? The skimmer doesn't have many parts, and it's all just...

I recently purchased a percula clown for my 45gal fowlr. He is currently in a 10gal quarantine tank (3 days). Since I have had him home I have seen him eat. The tank is in my son's bedroom, so I only have the opportunity to watch him a few minutes each day. It seems that the majority of the...

I have seen multiple products recommend cleaning filter media by soaking in chlorine bleach and water. This seems odd to me as chlorine bleach is toxic, and everyone always stresses that you should never use any type of cleaners (detergent, etc.) to clean tanks or accessories. Anyone know...

Assuming I prepare my water 24 to 48 hours before a water change, what is the best method of getting the water from a 10gal rubbermade bucket on the floor into the tank? What does everyone else use? Some sort of electric pump set up? smaller and lighter buckets? Looking for the cheapest -...

My tank is against a wall that is near a window, however it doesn't get any direct sunlight. I have been suffering from green algae for the past few weeks and I am trying to figure out what I need to do to fix the problem. The tank has been operational since Mid-January. I am hoping that I...

I just finished cycling my tank a couple weeks ago. The setup is like this: 45gal 20 lbs live rock 1 pink damsel 1 blue damsel 1 yellow tail blue damsel 1 turbo snail 1 astraea snail 192w Coralife light (10,000k & Actinic) (Actinic on 12hrs/day; 10K on 10hrs/day) 1 H.O.T magnum 1 Visi-Jet-PS...

I just started a 45gal FOWLR setup 1 month ago. Today I lost the original hood/lighting set up (basic plastic hood w/ single 24" florescent bulb), so I'm looking to replace this. Eventhough I am new to salt water I'm thinking that within a year I'll probably want to start adding corals and...