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  1. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Plant on LR. Macro? Pest? ID Please

    The pics are pretty fuzzy (try backing up some), but it's definitely Caulerpa sp. IME, the most common species that hitchhikes in is C.taxifolia...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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    installing new overflow box

    You might just want to replace the drain hose. I normally don't put my drains OVER the bulkheads, but I simply shove/twist the connector on the end...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. Greg@LionfishLair
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    A true noob

    Your tank is still very young, and young tanks are far from stable, so it will need to mature a bit. If you're running the sponges on the intake...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: Say Hello!
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    Can you overfeed a copperband butterfly fish?

    Just keep an eye on the fish's weight...if it seems thin, bump up the feedings a bit. CBB's can lose weight quickly, but since you have a good...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Worms?

    They show up as a result of excessive organic particulates in your system (which is what they catch in their "nets". Remove the food, and they will...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 16, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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    Can you overfeed a copperband butterfly fish?

    I'd cut the fish off. I kept an Aussie CBB for several years, and once the food was gone, it was gone. In the wild, CBBs kind of pick all day, but...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 15, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    What meds to have on hand

    Vitamin C is the bomb...we use a special stabilized formulation that is made especially for the aquaculture trade. Actually, we use two types...one...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 15, 2013 in forum: Diseases
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    would you use, "used" sand?

    Chances are, your first couple of rinses will look NASTY, but all of that will clean up pretty quickly. Then you're into just getting the rinse...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 15, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Slug thing?

    Yep...looks like a Stomatella. In the future, keep them...they're a great "freebie" for you CUC.
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 15, 2013 in forum: ID This!
  10. Greg@LionfishLair
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    What size

    I size our skimmers for total water volume.
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 14, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  11. Greg@LionfishLair
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    1 shell 2 creatures- a hermit/snail inquiry

    These critters are actually found as far south as the Gulf of Mexico, so they can live in a wide range of temps. Since you seem to have only one of...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 14, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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    would you use, "used" sand?

    We use "used" substrate quite often. The real key is rinsing it until the water runs clear, which can be tedious, but necessary. If the sand in...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 14, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    1 shell 2 creatures- a hermit/snail inquiry

    This critter is a sequential hermaphrodite. They often pile up, with the largest, oldest specimens at the bottom of the pile being female. If the...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 14, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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    Crafty Caulerpa Taking Shelter Under Corals

    Matt, Is "going dental" anything like "getting medieval"? LOL You just happen to have two of the fastest growing Caulerpa spp. in your tank (C....
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: Algae
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    Ich attacking

    Good advice from all...but QT is another way to help you keep a healthy DT. This is esp. true of fish like tangs that get crypto at the drop of a...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: ASAP
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    What is this?

    Urchins generally like to gnaw on the holdfasts/rhizomes, so if you can yank the stuff down to the rocks a bit, it will likely help induce the urchin...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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    Clown sweetlips

    Just out of curiosity, have you looked to see what this fish's adult phase looks like? They look nothing like the cute juvies. They also grow to...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    210gal return pump? Maybe eheim 1262 or blowhole 1450?

    Personally, I prefer external pumps for my builds. I have a project going now, and I'm seriously looking at the Blowholes. I've spoken at length to...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Little starfish on clams? Bad??

    Check your clam's byssal area. While Asterinas generally aren't a problem, I've had them kill a maxima by chewing out its byssal organ.
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 13, 2013 in forum: Clams
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    Urgent Is this a bad creature or leave it

    I was thinking the same thing...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Feb 12, 2013 in forum: ID This!
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