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I have a 3 inch long spined urchin which I have had for about 6 weeks. He is healthy and is eating well. For the last few days I have noticed that 3 of his spines are starting to turn white. Can anyone tell me why this is happening. The water parameters are fine with 0 nitrites and 0...

I have a 10 gallon tank with a platy that has been sitting at the top for last week. If you go near her she takes of and swims around but will go back to the top corner once you leave. This moring she was swimming downwards by the filter. Her color is fine and the water tests all come back...

Thanks thanks for your help

I woud like to get a blue tang. I have a 70 gallons tangk with a yellow tang two clown fish and a 4 stripped damsel. Would the 2 tangs get along because I have read different stories.

I have a 70 gallon tank that is 4' wide with a yellow tang. I have had him for just over a year and have had no problems with him. He happily swims around the tank. I also agree that you should have a hiding spot for your tang.

The Best Skunk Cleaner Shrimp are the best. I have two and they are very entertaining every time you put food or your hand in the tank. Mine are very curious.

I am looking at a devoneb aqua ro/di 6 stage system on e-bay. With the tank it goes for $99.99. Has anyone used this system or could tell me if it is a good system. It seems like a very cheap price. Thanks

Ok thanks for your help I was on E-Bay and saw them.

I have had my 404 for a year and no problems. After cleaning I just use the primer a few times and it starts up no problem. If it does have air it clears itself in a few seconds.

I have been looking for a good RO/DI system for my tanks. Information overload. Can anyone tell me which ones are the best for salt tanks. Thanks

I just checked my ammonia test kit and it is for fresh water only. All my other kits are for both except the ammonia. I think you have solved my problem. I will go out and buy a new kit for salt water and let you know. Thanks very much for your help.

The ammonia test kit is about 2 years old. When I test my fresh water tank it shows no ammonia with the same kit.

yes it is 0

No I have had no die off and I am very careful with the feeding. I have been doing regular water changes. The only difference I can think of is I have been using tap water lately. I normally have plenty of water from my dehumidifier but since it is winter I don't get much. I am using Prime...

I have had my 70 gallon sw tank set up for about a year. Everything has been fine but lately I have noticed a small level of ammonia in the tank. about 1.0mg/l. My PH is 8.0 and I have 0 nitrites and 0 nitrates. Up until recently I always had 0 ammonia. Can anyone help. I have not added...