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i have a 1.5 year old tank with no nitrates etc. all my levels are good. i ordered some frags, and as a gift, i was sent 2 pounds of "reef grunge" to add to my sump. i dont have flat/bristle worms or aptasia or anything. should i add this stuff? please advise! joe

I'm looking for a place to buy some frags cheap. anyone know of any places? dont tell me frags.org.....that place is terrible. also, im making a list of websites from which people can order fish and whatnot. what are people's favorite sites? thanks joe

when a clam dies...does it pollute a 150 reef real bad?

i have a 150 reef with 40 or so corals. i've been thinking about getting an anemone (carpet) but in not sure i should. i've heard they're real pains when they roam. i'll be able to support it (5ft long, 3 400w radiums 300w actinic, no nitrates etc), but i dont know if it will mix well with the...

what is the concensus on phytoplankton rotifers? are they good? are they bad? are they a bunch of hokey? how much are they and where do i get them? are they worth the investment? please advise. thanks, joe

is there such a thing as a reef safe sea urchin? i really like them...i always have. but i've got a big investment in my tank and wouldnt want to do anything to jeapordize that.

I've recently been stricken with the sps bug. i dont know of any good places to buy them cheap. i hope you guys can advise me...i really dont want to pay 60 dollars for a 2inch frag. any thoughts?

Why is my fish tank so noisy? I have a 150 reef with the overflow box in the rear left corner of the tank. the entire living room is filled with the distinct sound of water going down a drain...you know that familiar digesting sound a sink makes after you shut off the water as it goes through...

I'm looking to get my parents a koi pond for their 25th. My dad has always wanted one. i've got spaces that are sunny, and spaces that are shady. i want a sizeable one, after all, bigger is better. how much do these things cost to start up? i dont know anything about this hobby, so please dont...

many people i've spoken with are big advocates of calcium reactors. the other half say they arent necesarry. i'd like to grow clams, maximas specifically. is this a necessary item for a guy who isnt too keen on checking his calcium levels? please advise thanks joe

I've got a 150 reef with 40ish LPS corals. its almost a year old now, and i've just gotten into SPS corals. i've got a few little frags that havent grown nearly at all in 5 weeks. For lighting i've got 3 400w 20,000k radium bulbs and 300w VHO actinic. i must admit however, i've been a bit...

I dont have a lot of algae in my 150 reef. it grows on the rocks some, but its more just discoloring them to a dull brown over a period of months. i dont have hair algae, and its all brown. do i need a reverse osmosis unit? i live in boston MA if that helps. is a 3 stage significantly better...

Hi folks. I'm looking to start up a seahorse tank. i have a 55. tank with heater, lights and an aquaclear 500 filter....what more do i need? i'm open to any suggestions. thanks. joe

I recently upgraded my MH ballast from a standard 250 one to a 400 hqi. with this ballast i purchased radium bulbs 20k. i think they're the most beautiful bulbs in the world, at least compared to the semi green aqualine 13k bulbs i was using. anyhow... -are there any precautions i need to take...

I have a 150 gallon reef tank with a 30-40 gallon wet dry. i have a 24 inch refugium made by cpr. is this big enough? is it too big? personally, i'd like to get another one...14 inches. i know that plants use up nutrients and whatnot, but i'm not stingy with my supplements. any advice will be...

I have a 150 reef tank that is very mature. I've been thinking of setting up a 55 fish only tank. Can I take 25 or so gallons from the larger tank when i do a water change to help cycle the new tank? please advise. joe

i've got a 150 reef thats been running under 3 250watt aqualine bulbs. they arent too old, but they give an ugly green cast to the tank. i couldnt stand it, so i looked into upgrading my ballast to an hqi ballast. for an extra $30, i went from 250 to 400 watts. i was told that the most beautiful...