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I agree - I didnt think that the way I was introducing the lighting would do this. I have not introduced anything new in the last month except the lights - no corals or fish. I'm sure nothing is eating the coral because I've been watching carefully and the tissue is just not expanding. It is...

I have a 120 gallon reef that is over two years old. Lighting has always been power compacts (240 watts). I recently augmented the PC's with T-5's (4 X 80 watts for a total of 320 watts). I added the T-5's to try to bring out more color of existing coral and possible allow for acquiring some...

Thanks to everyone for the replys. Agnate, Thank you very much for directing me to the folks you bought your MH/VHO's from. I've scanned thru their products and they definitely have what I'm looking for (60 inch assembled T-5 unit). I've also called them a couple of times and they are very...

Thanks much for the site. They do have a bunch of stuff and actually have assembled T-5 units 60 inches long, so I will seriously consider using them. Sounds like you were happy with them and the quality of their product. I still don't have the money to go MH. Anyone think T-5's with my...

Yes - I'm sure of the length and size. 120 gallons. Dimensions are 18 X 24 X 60. I ordered the Current PC's myself two years ago - 60 inches. Thanks for the offer to take pics. Yes that would help a lot. Do you have a recommendation of VHO's or T-5's?

Thanks for the reply. Yes, the corals could use some help, which is why I'm looking into a lighting upgrade. Everything is healthy - I just don't get the color I would like. As far as ditching the Current, I could, but of course cost is an issue. That's why I was hoping to augment it. Are...

I have a 120 gallon reef tank (60 inches long) with Current USA PowerCompacts (260 Watts). Works fine, but I'd like to augment the power compacts with VHO and try to get some more color from the coral. The problem is I don't have a canopy and it's seems like most of the VHO options are kits...

I also had the exact same thing happen with my Diamond Watchman. He dug a hole under one of the rocks and was very shy the first day, but still came out (just didn't stray very far from his new home). The next day I didn't see him - not any sign of him. After going all day without a trace, I...

Understand Lando. If I did get one, I would take my time finding one and do it right (or at least try). I'm more worried about finally getting one in there and then seeing it nip at the corals. I'll keep thinking about it. Do you (or anyone else) know of any other butterflies that are reef...

Thanks for the response. Sounds like the CB is a very similar situation to the Flame Angel. Might be a problem - might not.

Does anyone out there know if there are any butterflies that are reef compatable? I've seen some mention of Copperbands every now and then. I have several soft corals (zoos, etc.) and LSP's and have room for one more fish. I'd like to go with a Copperband if possible, but I'm very nervous...

Yes, I thought of a FW dip, but I'm concerned that would damage other life in and on the rock. Perhaps injecting only the hole he is in with freshwater would work?? Agree... if someone has gone thru this, any tips would be appreciated. Hara, When this worm first started eating some zoos and...

I'm trying to determine which rock the worm is in, but it has been hard because he comes out between rocks and I can't see which one he is in. Plus, one of the rocks that he could be in is very big, so once I get the rock out, I'm not sure what to do (I don't want to throw one my my bigger...

Thanks all for the replies. I'm going to need your help on this. I can assure you that I have one of the "nasty" worms in my tank. I have seen him dart out, take a bite out of my zoos (@@#%**!!) and dart back behind the rock. This all happens in about two seconds (I'm not kidding - blink...

I've been dealing with some sort of worm that is eating my zoos and mushrooms. This has been going on for the past couple of weeks. I've tried using a bristle worm trap from the lfs (the one that Coralife makes), but I have not caught him in at least a dozen attempts (all overnight). He moves...

Very nice. And is that an Achilles Tang at the bottom of the picture? Aren't those difficult to keep?

Thanks. Yes, I know they make traps. My question is are they effective.

I've noticed some of my Zoos and Ricordia retreating. These particular specimens have always been healthy, so I suspected something was going after them. I watched one night and sure enough, a bristle worm (or worm of some type) darted out of a hole in the rock and took a chuck out of my zoo...

Okay thanks, Melosu58. I thought about putting it here. Did my regular weekly 10 % PWC today. Everything else (including my other zoos) looks great but the new zoos are still closed. Any guidance/help is appreciated. Sir Dude, Don't let this discourage you from zoos. They are typically...

Thanks for the feedback I know it is not another coral stinging. I've seen that before with zoo's and other corals, so I've got them out by themselves. As far as acclimation, I did it the way I always do it (never have really had a problem). I float the bag for 15-20 minutes. Then I continue...

I bought two separate colonies of zoo's two weeks ago. For the first day, both colonies did great. Then they both closed and have not opened since. As I said, this was a couple of weeks ago, so I'm concerned they will never open. It seems strange to me that both colonies have done this (I...

Interesting... I had a Yellow tang when I first got into the hobby a few years ago. Wasn't that agrressive when I first got him, but after he was in the tank for a while, I could not introduce a new fish without him beating the you know what out of it. I finally had to give him away. I've...

Thanks Brenden. That is one thing I'm concerned about (aggression from the PBT). I'm also worried about stressing the PBT in a 120 gal with another tang already in it. I keep getting mixed feedback on this, but I'm thinking my tank is just too small for a PBT and a Hippo. The Hippo is doing...

One more item to note is that I have heard from many sources that very small baby hippo tangs do not do well at all in captivity and usually die. Hippos 2 - 3 inches usually do much better - and for that, you need a bigger tank. I'm sure the LFS failed to mention that as well.

Thought I would tack a similar tang question onto this thread. I have a 120 gallon reef tank (220 lbs LR) with a Blue Regal (Hippo) Tang. Would a Powder Blue work in a tank of this size with a hippo. I've asked this before, but I'm still looking for as much info as I can get on it. Thanks...