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Hi guys.. been a while since I've posted.. I guess that's a good thing as my tank is just freaking awesome.. LOL Minor Question about my $10 Torch frag. Lately I've notcied that 1 or 2 of the tentacles are like super extending. They are like 2or3 times longer then all the others. I'm wondering...

Been searching around for a good bulb layout for a 6bulb T5 Setup. I have a 36inch T5HO fixture (Current Nova Extreme Pro) with STOCK bulbs. This has been running for 8+months now and I know I need to replace the bulbs soon. I'm curious what bulbs others are using as I plan to replace ALL 6...

Can someone recommend a Good heater for my 45G Tank with a 20G Sump/Fuge? Right now I have a 150W heater down in the Return area of the Sump and my temps are dropping too much during the night. and It's only Fall.. When I checked the tank this morning, it was at 76.5 degrees. Yesterday, It...

Here's my long story.. :) ... Learn from me: In April I purchased a 2 headed Green Duncan for $30. In one months time, there were 10-15 buds popping out around the 2 heads. I was so excited.As time went on.. The buds grew into small heads and this coral was thriving. One day I noticed a...

Hey, OK.. Title says it all. I need to frag a Zoas colony and my Xenia soon and I do not own a Frag tank.. History: I had bought a medium size Zoas Frag in March 09. When I mounted it in my tank, a small piece broke off and I glued it to another small chunk of LR and placed it in a different...

Hi all, This is another before and after thread. I started my tank in Jan09. But by March I started getting the hang of things and my tank started to come alive. So, I think now's a good time to post some current shots along with what it looked like in March 09. When I look back I cannot...

All I've read is that they are a goodf part of the cleanup crew. I've seen a few here and there in my tank and have actually witnessed one of them shooting eggs up into the water column. Last night, after the lights were out for a couple hours I decided I'd take a look at my rock work. I was...

Heading down to Ocean Isle Beach, NC in 5 days and I'm trying to get my Tank sitter sorted out. I have someone who is already coming by twice daily to feed and hang with my Border Collie while we're gone. So I was going to ask this person to also tend to my Reef while I'm gone. I have some...

Hi, I have a 20Gal Long Sump/Fuge and I need to replace my lighting for the fuge area. I want to get a 12inch light with the mounts on the back and front of the tank. Anyone doing this? In other words... mounts opposite then a normal light.

I keep thinking to myself.. "Wow.. that Xenia frag is really getting big" I always wondered how it grew. Last night, I got to see it firsthand and thought some others would find it cool to see. So.. I snapped a shot... Yesterday, the branch to the lower right was completely connected to...

Hey All, I recently picked up some real nice Frags (some mushrooms and more zoos). One of the items I got was a Ricordia Frag. In my Tank I have one large Rock that I envision being my Mushroon rock. There are 3 different mushroom frags on this rock (Blue/Green, Red and Purple). They are...

Hi all, Well.. MY wife has been bugging me to add more fish to my tank but due to it's small size (45Gal) I knew I was limited. I currently have 2 Clowns and a Coral Beauty. The tank is quite peacefull. UNTIL.... Last week, I added 3 small Green Chromis. MY clowns immediatly went on the...

Hey.. I've got a 20G Long sump under my 45G DT. The Sump is divided approx 70/30. The 70% side is a Fuge. My DT water is pristine.. All my numbers are spot on and the water is as clear as glass. All Inhabitants are thriving (Livestock and Corals) Now the issue... My Sump is DISGUSTING!!! It's...

Hi, I recently picked up a few Frags from a LFS.. They are all doing well so far. The owner pretty much threw in this ACAN Frag.. I think he charged me $5. IMO It doesn't look too healthy. I don't know ANYTHING about this type of coral. Where should I place this, In the substrate or on a...

Tank was started in Early Dec 08 (4+months old). It's a Reef Tank but I've only added small Frags up to this point. Not sure If I will ever purchase Larger Coral Pieces or just let my Frags grow into the tank. Here are some shots.. Let me know what you'all think.. Be Nice :) Just Actinics...

Just picked up 3 more frags from a LFS(not really local 30miles away). They are currently drip acclimating and I figured I would ask for some expert advice on placing these new guys in my tank. I'm looking to know light and flow for each. Plus maybe another question or 2 :) 1 - Xenia...

Hey all, Well.. made my weekend rounds to check out some LFS's in my area. One store was having an Invert sale and they had a really nice BTA for $25. So.. I picked it up.. Drip acclimated it for 1+hours, placed it in the tank in a nice spot. He kind of shrunk himself down for a while. Then...

Not HA HA Funny :) My first Corals seem to be doing fine after a week+ in my tank. However My Mushroom Cap frag seems smaller lately.. Last night, I came down to deal with a crying baby and I noticed the Mushroom closed up inside itself (does that make sense?). It looked like the cap fell off...

Tell me it's a Feather Duster :) If I go near it, it disapprears. This is on my GSP Frag and I took the pic this morning while the lights were out and the GSP was closed. It's REALLY small. I've got a DSLR with a nice lens and I'm right up against the glass zoomed all the way in.

I just upgraded my 10G sump to a 20G Long with approx 70% of space allocated for a Refugium. What kinds of substrate should I go with? Is it OK to just go with a DSB of Fine Aragonite in the Fuge? Or, should I go with the MUD products out there?

Hi All, Well.. had to take a loooong ride out to see my accountant yesterday to get my taxes done. I knew there was a new Reef shop in his area so I went out a little early to check it out. Long Story short is that I left the shop with 3 frags (my first corals!!!). The price was right $10 -...

Upgrading my sump from a 10g to a 20L. I plan to make approx 60% of the 20L into a Fuge. I know from reading intense lighting is not needed for a sump to grow Macro Algae. I've seen some DIY projects where people use lights bought at HomeDepot. Anyway, I have a light fixture that came with...

Hi all, I'm gearing up for some Frag purchases in the coming weeks. I actually stopped at the LFS today and almost bought 2 Frags that were labled "buttons". They looked like Zoas to me and my limited Coral knowledge. Anyway, The LFS guy told me my parameters were off for coral and I should...

Well..here I am getting all full of myself.. offering advice to new members like I'm a seasoned vet or something... Then.. Today during feeding time, I noticed I lost my first member of the gang. My emerald Crab was upside down near his normal spot. I'm thinking that maybe he starved to...

Hey All... Just another Glass Algae question... My tank is looking great.. I can see my Coraline starting to take over my rocks and the purples are also coming in. I fought the Diatom battle 2 weeks ago and Won that!! Now I'm dealing with Nussiance Algae on my glass. I've read the link...