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I agree, canisters can be a PITA to clean, and it needs to be done frequently as trapped detritus will leach DOCs back into the tank, increasing...
If you have carbon in it or if the mechanical media looks dirty, yes.
Very beautiful!
The first two fish in my current tank were green chromis. One bullied the other to death in one month, then when he found himself alone, he hid and...
+1 Anything organic will decompose and start your cycle.
Personally, I think damsels are the most misunderstood and unappreciated fish in the ocean. Given the proper environment, they're no more territorial...
Another possibility--- since it's only been one week, you may actually be getting a false positive on the nitrite. I agree, the kit can still be bad;...
To add to what others have said, you need to know the driver capacity; 3w diodes on a 1w or less driver won't do much other than lasting a really...
I must respectfully disagree, khowst. If there was a chemistry or water quality issue, the star, scallop, and shrimp would've been the first losses....
Absolutely! 8) :laugh5: :hehe: :LolLolLol I know what you mean, though... I'd use a UGF with CC before I went BB. ;D
Three things I've learned as an aquarist: 1) Fish love live food; if something live fits in his mouth, it's food. 2) A fish does not need to be a...
Can you post a pic? Is it a new anemone? How old is this tank? What are your parameters? What kind of lighting?
Oh, damn! I just saw this. How'd you know I was home under the ac with "cold drinks" watching my tank?? :o ;D:drive::beer:
+1 to ^^^ 110%. Also, one should never move a nem unless it's in imminent danger; stress from excess "human intervention" can be fatal.
Beautiful shots, Vinny. That toadstool has really grown since the last pics... it's enormous! Love the sympodium, too. Glad to see the tang has...
Exactly... ONLY raw. Seasonings, oils, etc commonly used in cooking seafood that appeals to the human palate is bad for fish (Not that great for us...
Yep. In fact, you could make your own blend from the grocery seafood counter. Just make sure everything is uncooked and unseasoned, and rinse well...
Great looking corals, Cheryl. Tell the clownfish I said "Hi". lol Do you know what's creating so much heat? Did you go back to the MH hood? FWIW, I...
Ahem... :D Mr. Bill's Budget 29H Reef Tank While I agree it may not win a "Tank of the Month" award, that was never a part of my agenda. My plan,...
I feed Ocean Nutrition Formula One and Prime Reef for the very same reason. While I have no personal experience with Rods Foods, I've only heard...
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