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Agreed. Also, polyps, mushrooms, and leathers don't use Ca, only stony corals for their skeletons.
After checking a few images, I believe you are correct. :)
Hmmm, interesting. Sorry I don't know. I just hover on them and they expand to 2/3rds screen size; clicking that image makes them even larger.
Appears to be a type of sponge. Not one of your more colorful, decorative types, but harmless, nonetheless. The hitch hiker types usually don't get...
I usually look at color and activity, and make sure it actively feeds and has no visible injuries or parasites.
+1 Also, IMO, that unit may be fine for lower-light corals in a narrow, shallow tank, but over a 24" x 24" cube, you may have a lot of shadow...
IMOPE, protein skimmers don't do much for small tanks. I've had 3 different models on tanks from 20 - 30g; yeah, they collected skimmate, but didn't...
Looking good. :thumb_up:
Don't most modern skimmers have their own anti-bubble mechanism built in? I ran an open sump before with no issues. Also have a friend with one; he...
It's not uncommon to see a temporary change in coral color and growth when you switch lighting, as they need to adjust their zooxanthellae to the new...
Pics, or it didn't happen. :D
I wouldn't feed those unless he manages to clear your tank of algae. :)
Test your ammonia just to be sure. Being that everything else is still fine though, my first guess is that it may have had brooklynella, aka...
48", same as your tank.
Depends on exactly what types of corals you plan to keep. Leathers, mushrooms, polyps, many LPS, and even some lower-light SPS should be fine with...
Yes. Just switch the bulbs for Geismann or ATI and you can grow any coral you want.
Actually, cyclops are zooplankton (animal) and formula 2 is made from a variety of processed meats, so you may be fine.
You can do that, too. Problem is, being omnivorous, it will also need some meat in it's diet. If it's not getting enough from leftover fish food and...
Hairy Hermit Crab - Pagurus cuanensis - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life Feeding a small chunk of raw meaty seafood 2 - 3 times per month should curb...
Appears to be a Pagurus cuanensis, or Hairy Hermit. Mainly an omnivorous scavenger, but can become opportunistic.
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