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I just lost a Blue Tang that was about 1.5 inches due to a run in with a crab that looked exactly like that one, only bigger. It did have the black pointed claws mentioned above. It's shell was about the size of a nickel. Crab was removed today as I was drip aclimating a new Blue Tang...

Does anyone have a good reference for the differences (colors, markings, shape, etc.) between Blue Tang's from different regions? Specifically the differences between Blue Tangs from Solomon, Fiji, and Indian Ocean regions (areas listed on liveaquaria.com site). Reason: I just lost a Blue Tang...

No, you're right, there wasn't much decomposition on the shrimp at all. My original question stems from the fact that the ammonia went up (just a bit) then came back down to 0. Now I'm starting to see nitrates. That is the definition of a cycle, I just thought the numbers on the ammonia and...

I'll answer a couple questions at the same time here: I removed the shrimp after two days due to the smell. Rotting shrimp doesn't smell too good. I removed it the evening before I got the LR. I don't think it would have hurt any at all to leave it in, I just didn't want the smell to get...

This doesn't seem right to me, but this is my first SW tank and first time I've used LR. Given the following set of data, has my tank cycled? I thought the ammonia and nitrites would get higher. Is it the LR that has kept it down, or will there be more to the cycle in the next few weeks...

It moved last night and attached itself to side (under an overhang) of a rock. When the shell is open, I can see what looks like a sort-of green "meaty" part between the shells with a few little black dots (eyes?). There is also a dozen or so individual hair-like things that poke out from...

I put in some live rock from lr.com yesterday and I've been enjoying the treasure hunt ever since. I moved one of my rocks this evening and this was seen next to it after the move. I'm not sure if it fell of it or what. I went to eat dinner and came back and it moved about 2 inches or so...

I just wanted to update everyone with my experience. I received my LR today from liverocks.com and just as everyone has said, I am more than thrilled with the rocks I got. 20 lbs is more than I thought, and all the rocks I got were beautifully covered with coralline (sp?) algae and all sorts...

If I get lots of critters on my live rock when it arrives, do I need to worry about feeding them? It's a new tank, just over a week into the cycle. Thanks, Kurt

I have a 29 gal tank I'm just starting. I've had the substrate (not live) and filter running for a week now, no noticable ammonia yet. I will be ordering 20 lbs of LR from LR.com on Monday. Would it be OK to throw one raw shrimp tonight to help with cycling, or will that cause problems with...

No, no sensitivity here. Other than the evil eye and cold shoulder reaction I'll get. :D It's more of a patience thing, she doesn't understand that a couple days of odor will result in a beautiful "piece of living art" full of interesting marine life. I'm pretty sure things will be...

CaribSea Sugar-Fine on the bottom, 30 lbs. CaribSea Reef Grade on top, 15 lbs. It's a 29 gal tank. Kurt

Great, 10x stronger? Any AA members offering divorce service at a discount? :) So let me get this right, if I order liverocks.com, and put it directly into my new tank as soon as it arrives, there should be minimal (if any) foul odor. Right? Sure, that's assuming that shipping goes OK and...

I'm getting ready to buy 20 lbs of keys rock from Liverocks.com. I've been reading here on the forum and I've seen a few post talking about the bad smell of the rocks they received from liverocks. Is this typical (the smell for a few days) when ordering LR on-line, or does it have more to do...

A quick update, this is the tank after four days. I have removed the HOB filters. p.s. I had to put the rock in, just to have something to look at until I get my base rock and LR. :)

If you can catch an eBay auction of HiRocks.Com you can get rock for closer to $0.85 - $1.00 a pound shipped. This is dry base rock, not live rock. I just got 60 lbs for $28 plus shipping ($30 for me). I feel the same way you do crage34, I can't see spending THAT much on live rock. I'm going...

It's an Everlasting GobStoper, you know from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. :D Kurt

I just thought I share a picture of what a tank looks like after adding sugar-fine sand. Yep, it gets all milky white. Mine has cleared up nicely after a couple of days with the help of a HOB filter with a carbon bag in it. Anyway, to all the noobs like me, yes this is supposed to happen...

Resurrected again.... Just a quick note that I may have found a great cheap power supply for DIY moonlights. If you have any extra Nokia cell phone chargers laying around the house, check them out. Mine are 3.7v 350mA. You'd probably still want a small resistor in the circuit on each leg...

What about Keys rock from saltwaterfish.com? 20-25 pounds shipped (2nd day FedEx) for $99. Sounds like a good deal considering shipping is included. Anyone have experience with this retailer? I will be buying my LR next week. Thanks, Kurt

Oh, so I don't need to add that RO replenisher. Great, that'll save me some money. My wife thanks you. :wink: Thanks for the help, Kurt

If I use RO/DI water, add Instant Ocean to it as recommended, will my PH be right where it needs to be? Coming from the freshwater team, PH was always something I had to screw with as local tap water (non RO water) PH is quite high. Thanks, Kurt

It depends on water quality and the amount of water you run through it. Obviously, the more water you filter (bigger aquarium) the less time the membrane will last. Some of the filter systems, AquaSafe I know for sure, have a valve that when switched over allows you to "back-flush" the...

I too have the AquaSafe RO/DI system I purchased on eBay. it is a great system. My dad even purchased one a couple months after I did. So far I have only used it for drinking water and the ice maker, but plan to use it for my new saltwater take I'll be setting up starting next week. As for...