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All, I have had a Montipora undata for about a year and saw great growth under T5s. I recently moved to LEDs and I am pretty sure I fried the coral during a water change. The coral was wet but out of water as the water level dropped during my WC. As I added the new water the coral...

This is a weird one for me. I have a 72g bowfront with many corals- 2 montis, a birdsnest, a few softies, and several LPS. I have all of these under T5's. Everything has been great and thriving for many many months. All of a sudden, my SPS started turning white, quickly. My birdsnest...

My tank is about 2 years old, 72g. I have one rock that has a persistent green hair algae issue. I take the rock out and completely brush off the Algae, but in about 2-3 weeks the algae grows back in the same spot. What can I do to permanently remove it? The rock has some nice Bam Bam zoas...

All, I think my kole tang has HLLE disease. Any ideas on how to best cure him? I have a 72 gallon bow reef tank. I soak all of my food in selcon and garlic Xtreme. I had a small surge in hair algae, so I did a major wc and added Purigen. I read somewhere that activated carbon could spur on...

All, I would appreciate your ideas for new fish, which I can add to my tank. I have a 72g bow, with various LPS and a few SPS corals. I also have an abundant clean up crew with cleaner shrimp, which I love, so I need a fish that won't eat them. LOL. On regards to stock, I presently have a...

I need some advice from you experts. I just discovered grape caulerpa algae growing in my overflow. Should I remove it in fear of it spreading to the tank or should I leave it to help control phosphates almost like a scone sump? Thanks!

I know that many of you chose not to feed your corals. I have some zoas, various types and colors of mushrooms, some softies, and lots of LPS varieties. Initially I fed them Coral Frenzy and everyone seemed happy and tank was fine. I read that powered mixes had lots of phosphates and that...

I am considering purchasing the AquaIllumination LEDs for my 72g reef tank. I would appreciated comments before I make my purchase? Are they good or bad? Compared to other LEDs is this a good investment? I prefer to buy a full solution versus building my own. They have Al SOL super blue and...

I have a new Kole Tang. He was great for the first 2-3 days. Now he hides in the back and won't eat. Any ideas would be appreciated from those of you who have experienced this. I Googled this and it appears that most who have had this have lost their fish. I don't want that to happen and I...

To date I have been buying all my water and plan to start making/mixing my own. What is the best salt mix to use for a reef tank? I did a search on the site and saw a few types, but I couldn't locate a good answer. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Regards- Steve Re

I recently ordered a feather duster. Is it true that they cannot be exposed to the air after drip acclimation like a sponge? For those who hVe feather dusters. I would like to understand your acclimation process and whether or not you exposed yours to the air. I am always concerned with...

All, I have a 72g bow front reef tank. I am about to invest in a Kole Tang, but before I do, I would appreciate any thoughts on this species or things I should be wary about. I want to make sure i fully understand what i am getting myself into. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated...

I have read various thoughts/opinions on clean up crews. Some have stated that a clean up crew is mandatory for a reef tank to control algae,etc and I have also read that clean crews aren't needed if you feed,clean, and use your skimmer all appropriately. The latter states clean up crews just...

All, I own a 72g bow and it's been running for about a year. I have quite a few varieties of corals, and have been considering an Acan for some time. I would appreciate thoughts on this coral from those who know. What should I know about the requirements and care of this coral. I have read...

All- my plate coral was thriving, until my conch kept pushing sand on it. Now the areas that were covered with sand are dying. Will the coral survive? Should I try to cut off the dead area? Or, should I try to frag the healthy area for re-generation? Or should I just let nature take its...

Hello All, Would someone please tell me what these white specs are, which are starting to over run my tank? First there was one on the glass, then the following week 5, now I have about 20! They seem to really like my mushrooms too, as I can see them all over them. The corals do not seem...

I just wanted to thank all of you members for your postings, pictures, and advice. I have 8 months into this addicting hobby, and my tank is really starting to look like a reef tank. I have attached a few pics (hopefully). Steve

I have this ugly slug looking thing that casts a web in my tank from time to time. I assume it's some type of snail without a shell. Is it reef safe? Should I leave it or pull it out? Since it recently appeared, does that mean I could be feeding too much? I only feed once a day every two-three...

I just came home from a business trip and half of my torch coral was covered with brown jelly disease. I siphoned it out and removed the half of the torch, which was infected. Questions: why did I get this disease? How do i get rid of it? How do i make sure it doesn't return? Recently I...

I really want to purchase a yellow Fiji leather. Has anyone purchased one and had success? I have read conflicting reports about them on line. For example, some say they must be acclimated like sponges and cannot be in the air (outside with no water) when placing into the tank? Some say place...

My torch completely destroyed my pipe organ coral. I thought I had them separated a good distance, but it wasn't enough. My question, can I place any coral somewhat near my torch coral? Is there anything it won't sting? Maybe my mushrooms? Thanks!