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  1. MarineEddy

    Sick Bangaii Cardinal

    I have a Bangaii Cardinal and today when I was feeding I noticed a white lump on it's side. It looks a bit like a small wart. The fish is still behaving the same but I just don't know what to do about it. If anyone has any ideas could they also tell me a cure? I've also attached some photos. The...
  2. MarineEddy

    Dwarf Goldfish???

    I have a 25 litre tank going spare and was wondering if there is such things as dwarf goldfish available. I think goldfish are awesome but I would NEVER put one in a tank that was too small, so i was wondering if there is a dwarf species and if not any recommendations for such a small tank...
  3. MarineEddy

    Murky tank

    Hi guys I siphoned out some algae off my rock 3 days ago and did a 25 litre pwc at the same time. Ever since the water has been murky. All the params are right, ph 8.2 nitrate 0 nitrite 0 ammonia 0. I am using RODI water. I don't know what to do! Thanks in advance, Eddy
  4. MarineEddy

    70 Gallon Stocklist Idea

    Hi guys, I am currently setting up a 70 gallon reef tank and this is my idea for a stocklist... Bicolour Angelfish Flame Angelfish Ocellaris Clown Bangaii Cardinal Yellow Eye Kole Tang Tomini Tang Lyretail Anthias (trio) Does this sound ok? Would the two Tangs fight or should I just have...
  5. MarineEddy

    Cleaning New Filter

    Hi guys, I went ahead and brought a second hand Fluval 405 for a reef tank I plan on setting up. When I got it home and opened it all up I found it had quite a bit of dirt inside it. What is the best way to clean it? Also it contains all four levels of ceramic rings, is this ok or should I...
  6. MarineEddy

    Fish missing a scale!

    Hi guys, I was looking at my tank tonight when I realised that my Bangaii Cardinalfish is missing a scale. In the tank with him is a Ocellaris Clown and Cleaner Shrimp. I have never seen any aggression between any of them and he looks perfectly healthy. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks in...
  7. MarineEddy

    Mandarin Questions

    Hi guys, I would like to get a mandarin for my 29g tank, but I have a few questions... 1) Is my tank big enough? 2) I haven't seen copepods so if I was to add them how many should I add and how long should I wait to add the mandarin? I have quite a bit of live rock so I don't think that would...
  8. MarineEddy

    Cleaner shrimp question

    Hi guys, I have had a cleaner shrimp for quite a few months now. Today I noticed it has hundreds of little green balls by his back "legs." I think they might be eggs but am not sure. I also only have one shrimp so is it that they produce eggs that have to then be fertilised in the tank, im kinda...
  9. MarineEddy

    What happened to my mushroom?

    Hi guys, I noticed my mushroom shriveled up and staying in the same place for a few days. It has now opened up a bit and moved but has left some white rimmed pink things behind. I have attached a photo but the quality is not very good. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Eddy
  10. MarineEddy

    Bug on coral HELP!!

    I Brought home a piece of pulsing xenia yesterday. This morning when I went to check on it I saw about three TINY white bugs on the rock that the Xenia came on. Does anybody know what they are and if they are safe or should I try and get rid of them and if I need to how? Thanks in advance, Eddy :)
  11. MarineEddy

    What fish could I get?

    Hi guys, I have a spare 25 liter tank lying around and was wondering what I could get for it. I would like a species tank because I already have a community tank. I know a frogfish would get WAY too big but I would like something a bit like that. I don't really want a shrimp tank, just...
  12. MarineEddy

    New fish ideas?

    Hi guys, I have a 29gallon tank which is currently FOWLR but I am looking to go reef. My birthday is coming up and I would like to get a new fish. I currently have 1 Oc. Clown and 1 Bangaii Cardinal. The most important thing to me is that it is very peaceful. I was thinking a Clown Goby??? Any...
  13. MarineEddy

    Best Beginner Coral

    Hi guys, I was just wondering what the best (easiest) coral is for a beginner. I got my lights today and am about to start changing to RO water. I have read zoas and mushrooms but I don't know what to get. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance, Eddy :)
  14. MarineEddy

    Switching from tap water to RO

    Hi guys, I was just wondering what is the best way to change my tap to RO water.(it's 110l) Should I just change about 10l a week or leave just a few litres, just enough for the fish and drip in about 80 litres over about a day or any of your techniques Thanks in advance, Eddy :)
  15. MarineEddy

    Cannot Find Replacement Lights for My Tank

    Hi guys, I was just wondering if any of you guys know where I can find replacement lights for my tank because I would love to get corals.It is a Juwel Rekord 800 and the lights are 590mm long and I think by 16mm. The ones one the Internet say suitable for Rio 125s but not mine. Does anyone know...
  16. MarineEddy

    What is this on my LR?

    Hi guys, I was just wondering what this is on my live rock. It feels a bit plastic/rubbery. It came on my live rock but seems to have grown a bit. It is about 1.5 cm long. Is it ok or should I take it out? Thanks in advance, Eddy :)
  17. MarineEddy

    Cleaner Shrimp Question

    Hi guys, I was just wondering if you guys think my cleaner shrimp is ok. I got him yesterday evening (about 30 hrs ago) and after an initial explore, he went to hide under a rock and still has not come out. Do you guys think he is ok or should I be worried? Thanks in advance, Eddy :)
  18. MarineEddy

    Would a Red Stripe Angelfish be OK?!?

    Hi guys, I was just wondering if you think a red stripe angelfish would be ok in my tank. They have a really nice one in my lfs and it looks quite small. My tank is 29 gallons with 1 Ocellaris clown, 1 Bangaii cardinal, 1 Royal Gramma, 1 cleaner shrimp. Would it be ok. Thanks in advance, Eddy :)
  19. MarineEddy

    Best hitchiker (just for fun)

    Hi guys, I was just wondering what was the coolest/most valuable/ most unusual hitchhiker you guys have ever had (just for fun) :)
  20. MarineEddy

    Starting A Reef!?!

    Hi guys, For Christmas my parents have offered to buy me some better lighting for my 29gal FOWLR so I can turn it into a reef:D I would love a reef but have a few questions first: 1) Would I need a sump? 2) Would I need to get RODI water? 3) Would these fish be ok: royal gramma, oc clown...
  21. MarineEddy

    Next fish...

    Hi guys, I would like to get a new fish for my 29 gallon. I would like some kind of fish that lives on the bottom of the tank eg blenny or goby. I would love a mandarin but know I don't have the pods :( The fish MUST be peaceful. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...
  22. MarineEddy

    What is this???

    Hi guys, I found this on my glass when I got home today. Does anyone know what it is Ps sorry about the bad picture quality Thanks in advance, Eddy :D
  23. MarineEddy

    Good Website in UK

    Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone knew of a good website to get livestock from in the UK. It needs to be reasonably priced and the fish well looked after! Thanks in advance, Eddy :)
  24. MarineEddy

    Feather Duster Help

    I guys, I would love to get a feather duster but am not really sure how to look after them. I can't find any good websites or anything. If anyone knows about them could they please explain to me or send me a link. Thanks in advance, Eddy :)
  25. MarineEddy

    What fish to get next...

    I guys, I was just wondering what fish you guys think I should get next. My tank is 29 gal FOWLR with ample filtration. My current stocklist is: 1 Ocellaris Clown 1 Bangaii Cardinal 1 Blue Green Chromis 1 Royal Gramma The fish MUST be peaceful. Thanks in advance, Eddy :)
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