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Red Linckia... usually considered reef safe. Thought to feed primarily on biofilm (bacteria). While they may scavenge on dead tissue, they've never...
Agreed, a pic of the star would be helpful. Some species actively prey on corals. Also, do you have any peppermint or harlequin shrimp? Both species...
Looking good, OP. :) Just a couple of pointers: 1) You need to 'ghost feed' your tank; too long without food and the ammonia-metabolizing bacteria...
LOL Yeah, not one of my favorites. My brother and I do a lot of fishing together, but the only ones I keep are catfish and flounder. Joe, OTOH,...
I'm not defending Bio-Spira by any stretch of the imagination- IMOPO, bottled bacterial supplements have a long way to go before they become an exact...
+1 to ^^^ FTR, I generally wait twice the recommended time just to be safe.
Love the hat hair. lol. Nice catch, Helen. Congrats on the trophy. :)
Beware of miracle snake oils. There are many, many products on the market that are a mix of undisclosed elements (Purple-Up, Reef Accelerator, Reef...
When introducing corals, place them in a low-light area to allow them to acclimate to your tank's parameters. It's far easier- for you and the coral-...
Find the maintenance routine that works for your tank and stick with it. No amount of filtration will negate the necessity for routine maintenance,...
Totally awesome, SkyFire. Thanks for sharing. ;)
ATI is one of the top brands of T5HO bulbs with a wide range of colors and spectrums. They typically last longer and produce more PAR than OEM bulbs,...
Yep, aiptasia... pest anemone.
+2 to ^^^
+1 110% Also, our persistent intervention does little more than add stress. Unfortunately, many (most?) marine organisms lack the mental capacity to...
The xanthid family of crabs.
IMOPE, all crabs are opportunistic omnivores. While juveniles may be content with algae and bits of leftover fish food, they will want- and need-...
Nice review, OP. IMOPE, rinsing calcareous sand is a bit of a catch-22; the more you try to clean it, the more dust you create. :oops::(
Agreed to ^^^. Foaming is inherent of saltwater only. :)
I share your insanity, but not with my reef. :D
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