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Well the blenny and my royal gramma have been in QT since the 25th(15 days). Feeding a pinch of flake each day and some seaweed in a clip every other day or so. The QT was cycled and no treatments being done. The wife fed last nite and this AM when I got home he was belly up. The seaweed I...

Well I went home this evening and the wife asked what happenned to my mushroom. I went to check and it was gone. It was a small 1in ricordea shroom. It was solidly attached to the rubble I got it on. Checked the tank and did not see it floating. What would have gotten it? Should I worry...

I am trying to figure out a new addition to my tank. currently have two O. Clowns in QT. I planned on purple firefish but I took of my glass top so they would not work. The new plan is possibly a wrasse. The problemis they are also known for jumping. Anyone know of a wrasse that does not...

Well I finally setup the fuge. I am happy that it went so well.(no disasters). Still had plenty of concerns though. The overflow was driving me crazy with the gurgling sound. I did some web surfing and found a fix. It works great with minor changes. Check out the link if you are interested...

Well my main has been empty for 3 weeks since losing my clowns to suspected ick. Just got replacements 2 days ago and put them in QT. All is great with eating and behavior. Tonight before lights out I noticed 5 spots on one of the clowns. Two on the tail fin, one on the top fin and two on...

Well as some of you may know from prev. thread I lost two clowns. My tank has been fishless for 2 weeks or so and I want to get some new friends but plan to QT them. I think ick was the problem so a 4 week QT will be just about right for the main tank to be ready. I want to get a sponge and...

I just recvd my order which included the super colored colony polyps from liveaquaria.com. I also got some ricordea shrooms and candy cane coral. All are doing well and opening up a little at a time. Even the polyps are openingwhich surprised me since I have only had them for 3 days. My...

I am thinking about purchasing thie coral in the attached link(please dont snipe me). I just cant find any info on it as a sun polyp. Is it the same as a orange tube coral(tubastrea aurea)? I dont want to bid until I figure out the care etc of it. Thanks in advance...

Well I get rid of the damsels that where terrifying my clowns. I plan to give the clowns some time to establish themselves. Then what- Would a royal gramma and two purple fire fish be too much for my set-up? I definately want the RG. The firefish are great as well but I want a mated pair of...

I added two O. clowns to my setup 5 days ago. My yellowtailed damsels pretty much ruled the roost and chased the clowns around. The damsels are dominating feedings but I have seen the clowns get their share. Now to the question. Both clowns stay within 2 inches of the substrate along the...

I am trying to ease my parameter testing . I just dont like the color matching charts. Anyhow, I purchased a pH meter(pen style). My new probe is way off from my liquid tests. I want to recalibrate and have a small amount of solutions(7.0&4.0). Do I mix a solution from these tiny bottles...

Well since the HOB refuge was too big I decided to go and get an external unit. It is on its way from ebay of course. Since my tank is only a 28 I plan to put the heater, skimmer in the refuge as well. Where should I put them? 1st chamber or the actual refuge or the return pump chamber. Any...

I am considering using a hang on refugium on my tank. As you can see in my signature I have a 28 gal Euro(bowfront). I have seen the refuges that are 13.25 long 4 deep and 12 tall. This unit will fit on my tank but is it worth the trouble. Will this small of a refuge help in nitrate...

While checking the tank after lights out I saw a new hitchhiker. It was a worm approx1/2-3/4 in long flat and many many legs. It was suspended in the water column and was apparently attracted to the light of my flashlight. It looked flat but still a little fat(round) and had segmented body or...

Getting ready to start getting rid of aptasia before it gets out of hand. I have read that Joes juice is the best. I have also heard of a couple of home recipes. Has anyone had any luck with any of these. My concern is the affects on pH. 1)Joes Juice(my LFS said it will bring pH down)...

Well I just got home and my tank is full of tiny bubbles. The thing is it is not my skimmer. The bubbles are coming from my HOT magnum filter. I have not had the top off in several days so there should be a good seal. Any other thoughts on why this is starting up now. TIA

I am getting along in my cycle(ammonia down and nitrite up) but I am noticing a lot of algae growth. I am having brown algae on the substrate and glass( it started earlier and I got some red leg hermits and they stopped it quickly) but it seems the crabs cant keep up. I am also having a dark...

Well I have identified several of my hitchers from my LR and found at least 3 condylactis. One is the size of a quarter and two the size of dimes. Now that I know what they are what do I do with them? How do I feed them? What do I feed them? How often do I feed them? I am upgrading lights...

I am concerned about the cycling ammonia spike of my tank. I now it is OK when it happens but when is it too high? Here is what I have Started 12/01 12/02 50#LS from a bag at LFS 12/03 2 damsels 12/05 ph 8.2, ammonia .25, nitrite 00, nitrate 10, salin 1.021 12/06 ph 8.2, ammonia .00, nitrite...