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Getting "Web server is returning an unknown error" from CloudFlare after every post. Error number is 520, if that helps. Been going on for several...
QT = Quarantine Tank HT = Hospital Tank UGF = Undergravel Filter CC = Crushed Coral BB = Bare Bottom
LA = Live Aquaria DD = Diver's Den LR = Live Rock LS = Live Sand
From Kent Marine: "Target feeding individual animals is the most efficient method. Using a KENT Marine SeaSquirt, dispense food where it will flow...
Have you been feeding it, and if so, what and how much? Kenya trees are not completely non-photosynthetic, but do rely less on their zooxanthellae...
FWIW, there are many different types of algae; most that we encounter require both light and nutrients, but there are some that can thrive in a...
+1 I purchased two small juvinile Chromis with the hope of having a mated pair, but unfortunately, one bullied the other so badly that he barely had...
Parameters? Also, when was the last fish added, and how long did you have the nem? As stated, fish diseases do not affect nems, and a dead nem...
Yep, not unusual at all. However, it can become stressful if it happens too frequently, or it may even cause an internal bacterial infection which is...
+1 to ^^^ Appears it may have swallowed something a bit too large.
Personally, I wouldn't use them. HS can definitely build up in LR, usually starting in the anaerobic region deep inside. If it's out to the point...
One thing I've learned is that if something doesn't look right, it rarely is. With low Mg, dosing Cal or Alk won't necessarily raise their levels....
Three important tips to remember when dealing with nuisance algae: 1) Don't panic- algae is not the enemy. It is, after all, keeping the water clean...
Also, what test kit are you using?
+1 to all the above. There is no such thing as a "good, cost-effective option"; with skimmers, you get what you pay for. You are definitely wise for...
Agree with all the above. There are two points worth noting: 1) Algaecides kill algae. Period. They do not correct the underlying issue that caused...
Three things I've learned from aquariums, both fresh and saltwater: 1) Fish love live food; if it's live and fits in his mouth, it's food. 2) A...
Use RO/DI or distilled water only. Modern salt mixes are designed for purified water, and while they may not be 100% perfect, adding minerals from...
If in doubt, take it out. It just doesn't make good sense to risk hundreds of dollars in pets to spare the life of an unknown hitchhiker. You...
Might be time to set up a video camera to monitor your tank. IMOPE, most anything could be the culprit, especially if it's dietary needs are not...
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