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I have been using a turkey baster. One turkey baster of water out, one turkey baster of water from my tank in. I have been doing this for an hour and a half, three times so far. How many hours should I do this to insure a safe acclimation?

Subject says it all. I think I am probably maxed out, but wanted to ask anyway. I was thinking of a coral beauty angel and /or a pearl headed jawfish. Always glad for the advice.

I have a small cluster of button polyps that although they are spreading slowly, have lost most of the 'hair' like edges. One has turned inside out-like and looks more like a round ball, than what it's supposed to. ANy ideas? Thanks.

Anyone have one of these? Good / bad??

Okay, I stopped by the lFS last night and they have their so ugly they're neat looking urchins for sale. Also, an oyster. Before I add to our family, does anyone know anything about either? LFS aquarist whom I havepurchsed 99%of my things from said there was no reason why I shouldn't have them...

Okay, dumb question number 19869: Is distilled water from the grocery stare the same as DI water? Can it be used in the tank?

Phosphaet levels were at .02 yesterday. LFS sold me PhosGuard to use. Before I start putting anything in the tank, I wanted to ask all of you. Would a couple of back to back PWC take care of this, or should I follow the directions on the bottle and use the PhosGuard? LFS store guy said to use it...

No change in the clown last night. This morning was a different story. Last night, I took a water sample to the LFS to see if they got the same results as I was. Everything was the same, except, she showed a 10 on nitrate. So, I came home and did a pwc and vacuumed sand with hopes that it...

One of my O. clowns is showing signs this morning. What should I do? He's lethargic on the bottom of the tank in a cove, almost 'panting', and didn't eat today. The other clown and all other fish are quite normal and happy. water parameters are fine.

Just a note of appreciation for all the advice and warm wishes for my new addiction in this hobby. Everyone on here has been GREAT!!! No unkind words or harsh critiscism. Many thanks for the incouragement. ALL other reef forum sites should be following your lead!

LFS has flame scallops on sale and I was thinking of adding one to my little set-up. Anyone have any experience with them? Gal at LFS said that they don't live very long and are filter feeders. Your thoughts and advice???

This morning, after doing a pwc and sifting the cyno off the top of the sand...I came back in the room and found this tini little star fish about 2" off the sand bed on the glass. He is missing the two bottom legs, but SLOWLY dissappeared about 20 minutes later. He's about the size of a small...

LFS gave me an orange sponge about the size of a golf ball to try and see if it survives. How do I know if it's doing well, or dying, or in need of something supplement wise?

subject says it all. Any ideas? Iodine was added from the pre-measured vile last night about 9:30pm. This morning, xenias were barely pulsing and their 'trunks' are more than 1/2 of their normal size. On a side note, the tank reached over 85 degrees yesterday. I have it cooled to 80 this...

Can anyone please guide me to either a book or article (s) to help me select compatible corals? I know with my lighting that I am already greatly limited to soft. Thanks bunches!

I had my first fatality today. I found one of my banggai cardinal fish on the sand with a bloody 'cut' in the tail fin. Could the emerald crab have done this? In the tank are: 3 blue green chromis 1 (was 2) banggai cardinal fish 1 spotted blenny 1 yellow goby 2 red shrimp 12 or so blue legged...

I currently have compact flourescent lights for a 55g. Lights are 65w 10000K. Two acintic and two white..Thus 260w total in CF. Question: Is there a small compact much stronger light that I could mount at one end of the tank in order to have something beyond shrooms and zoos? A few sps might be...

I think I have a baby green star polyp about the size of a dime that came with the lr. The larger of these at my lfs looks like a clump of neon green grass. What conditions do they prefer? Thanks.

Day 12 of cycle with lr and 2 cups of live sand both from the same existing reef display tank at lfs. Diatoms began almost exactly 24 hours into cycle. As of this morning, the brown stuff now covers the lr, as well as the sand, and everything in between. Water was tested on day 3 and tested...

Okay, the joke is on me! That strange black and white banded worm turned out to be 5 worms attatched to a body! also known as a fancy brittle sea star! I am a proud mother of a sea star! Also, like many of the animals on our farm, he's extra special as he actually has 4 1/2 legs. Will the stub...

lr has been in the tank right at 24 hours now...As well as two cups of live sand from existing reef aquarium where lr came out of. There is a light brown fast growing algae that wasn't there at 6:30 am! It is in little translucent spots here and there on the tank glass and all over the top of...

I just put lr in my aquarium today to begin the cycling process. A few free-loaders have come with it. There are so far, 2 blue legged crabs that have turned up. Also, a black and white banded worm/snake looking thing. He's about 2.5" long. Any ideas what THIS critter is? Thanks.

I purchased some ro water last week to have on hand to add as my tank evaporates. The water sat in an airtight container for roughly 9 days. I opened it today to add some and it smells bad. Should I through it out and only purchase what I will immediately use, or is it okay to add the smelly water?

Base rock and sand have been in the tank now for a week. No lr yet. a milky white slime has started to form in spots on a couple of the base rock, none bigger than a silver dollar. It (I don't mean to be gross) looks like a matter someone blows from their nose. (sorry). I used the siphin hose...

Okay, lights are mounted about 6" above water level. The tank is open and ofcourse, as expected evaporating. No big deal. The problem is that the water is 'spritzing' out. The acrylic light cover already has some salt on it from the spritzing. The lfs suggested putting glass panels on the little...