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I was wondering if anyone has had the following happen: I found that I have flatworms in my 20 gal reef tank, no fish. I siphoned out as many as possible, removed my carbons, and used Flatworm Ex. I waited an hour and had success. I did a 5 gal water change. However, a few days later, I had more...

I have a 20 gal, coral only, and do weekly 5 gal water changes. I get my water from my trusted coral shop I had my water tested on mon and all was good. Nitrates 0 Phos .04 Sal 1.025 Cal 420 Mag 1365 Alk 8 I ran a heater and a pwr head in the new water for 24 hrs before and tested Sal prior to...

S it normal for streamer like things to come put of the tube things? I just did a water change and noticed that they were pretty much all doing this.

I just discovered several of these white tube things. All of a sudden tentacles will appear, then pull back quickly. Is this something safe? Thank you

I haven't seen either of my 2 peppermint shrimp in 3 days. Night or day. I've used lights to search through the caves in my aqua scape without luck. I have no fish. Coral and CUC only. No carcasses either. All water levels are good. Short of dismantling my aqua scape I can't see them at all. Do...

Is discovered this in my aquarium today. Any idea what it might be?

This may sound weird, but I think I have a Blue Leg Hermit crab hosting on my Red Porites. During the day, he travels throughout the tank. But each night, he sleeps on top of the Porites. I love it

I did a water change and discover several of these in my live rock. Are the bristle worms and if so should I, and how can I, get rid of them. Thank you

I have a 20 gal tall. Coral and CUC only. I currently have 2 Marineland Reef Capable lighting fixtures (White & Blue) for "Daylight" hours. I have 2 Stunner strips (445 nm blue) and 2 Stunner strips (magenta/453 nm Blue) for "dawn & dusk". My question is: Can I get away with using only 1 of the...

I just added 2 small bundles of Caulpera to my 20 gal, coral and cuc only, reef tank. As I understand it, it will help maintain ammonia, phos, etc. I don't have a refugium, so it's just clipped in the back/bottom. I was getting some algae growth which the snails weren't getting to and I have...

I have an issue with an algae covered sponge. The Blue Leg hermits I have don't seem to be clearing the algae off of him. Internet searches, including this site, seem to indicate that Red Leg hermits will help. My concern is if I mix the Blues and Reds, if I'll start an all out gang war between...

I have a small sponge which is covered with algae. Ive tried using a spot feeder to try and blow it clear with little success. I also tried brushing it with my finger. My blue leg crabs and snails are ignoring him. Is there another crab I can use to help and which will not go to war with the...

Moved a small piece of lv rock to get my sponge into better flow. I noticed 3 of these tube looking things with feeler arms on them. Might they be featherdusters?

Just trying to think ahead. I rent, so there is always the possibility of having to move. One reason I only went with a 20 gal. So if I moved across town or from Florida to Texas, would I need to cycle my tank again? How would I transport my coral? Thank you

I just noticed tiny bubbles on my sponge. Is this normal? Thank you

When I put my tank together I used lv rock. As it cycled, this began coming up in the corner. Then I bought a frag of GSP and noticed it was different. Browner and has bristles on the "leaves". I don't have a clue what this may be. Thank you for your help.

Does anyone have any experience using the Aquatic Life Internal Mini Skimmer 115 Protein Skimmer? I have a 20 gal and am considering it. Does it work well? Does it take up too much space inside my tank? Etc. thank you

Caught this on my lv today. Sucked it out with my squirt feeder and tossed it. Was it anything I needed to worry about? Thank you

I have a certain crab who keeps getting into a particular Zoa. I'm not sure if he's hurting it or cleaning it. I knock him off, but he climbs his way back up. Any ideas? I took this photo at night. Snapped the lights on for the shot. Thank you.

We read to give various corals specific locations within a tank. We also read to keep spaces between them. Then I see tanks and show tanks with corals almost touching or actually crowding. Frankly, these tanks look beautiful. I have my corals spread throughout my little 20 gal. It really looks...

Acclimation is always mentioned. First u float the bag, then drip acclimate. However, I have been noticing something as I research this hobby. I have been visiting 7 of the Saltwater specialty LFS' in my area. As they receive new fish and coral, none acclimate. Other than floating the bags, they...

I have coral which primarily use light for food, but it's recommended to feed as well. I'm feeding them the plankton stuff. I spot feed every other day, 2 mls total. (I have a 20 gal) Is this too much? To often? Not enough? Thank you Red War Zoa Ricordea Green Monti Red Plate Monti Mushroom...

I keep hearing I should quarantine my fish for 6-8 wks before introducing them to my 20 gal. If so, how large? Do I need to cycle it? Is it just water? Or do I use sand and rock? Etc etc etc. You are the experts, so I'm asking. Thank you

Wondering if my Ricordea is splitting or if it's distressed.

Just noticed an empty snail shell in my tank. All I know I have are blue leg crabs snails and coral. It almost looks like something "burned" it's way in. Any ideas?