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Diatoms are part of a new tank.. it should go away by itself. There are 3 algae stages to a new tank: Diatoms Green alga Cyno About Brown or Golden...
Here's a great ich article: http://www.dallasnorthaquarium.com/newsletter/internal.aspx?articleID=14029&&tid=298&sid=0
Are they dying?
I read somewhere rinsing them in vinegar to get any calcium buildup off.. sounded like a good idea.
Coming on HDnet right now.. 12 midnight central.. ad looks really cool. Break out the popcorn.
Are you using the fuzzy feltish type or mesh? I bought a couple of the fuzzy type and they're too hard to keep clean. I think I'm going back to my...
Can you get a window air conditioner for that room?
Sometimes it's just hard to tell. 20 minutes doesn't sound like long enough of an acclimation. I always do the drip for at least an hour. Was there...
Probably stress of the transport mostly. If it's ich that is... Is he scratching himself on the rocks? My Regal had it for a few days then I though...
How old does a tank need to be before adding corals?
What about the Salinity too? Sounds high.
Yeah, he's gonna have to go.. I have to give it to them though if you have a tank that can handle him.. he's fun to watch..Stays active in the day,...
I just got him and I might have to give him away .. didn't think he would be so aggressive. A 25 cent hermit is one thing ... a $30 cleaner is...
They kill hermit crabs.... already found that out.
How old is the tank? More specific on the lighting.
I can certainly understand why people take them home... probably one of the most beautiful creatures in the ocean.
That would be nice. My rock seem so light .. almost like it wants to float , so I pretty much have to secure it.
I would take it back,, but that's just me .. It is tempting to try such a beautiful creature. I asked a guy in my LFS about the tanks getting wiped...
I have some of those things. Something in my tank eats them every now and then... If you ever get a nudibranch I think that certain types only eat...
Aquascaping looks great.. Is it stacked or secured down somehow? That's hilarious about the Hippo hiding in a rock... too weird.
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