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+1-- hermits need bigger shells as they grow. When their old shell is too small and there are no empties lying around, they will fight other hermits...
Some of them have the best looking tanks on this forum, I might add. But don't be too hard on yourself; we've all made that mistake with at least one...
If you use all live sand and fully cured live rock (very expensive way to go), it is possible for your tank to be ready for livestock almost...
It really depends on the individual shrimp; I had one that would hide for a day or two, and another that didn't bother hiding at all in the same...
Wow! 1/2 inch across the disc? Mine weren't anywhere near that. Most didn't have much more than 1 inch leg span. Don't know what might have caused a...
Hmmm... mine looked like your second pic, Cheryl. I had not done anything at all, other than routine feeding. Last one was a couple of hours prior to...
Sorry, but no pics. Unfortunately, my camera talents leave a lot to be desired, especially under a flashlight. :/ I'm just curious if there could be...
You got that right! :)
80 views in 28 hours and not a single thought on the subject? Wow... ;)
You're quite welcome, but FTR, oldfishkeeper is a lady. We have several of them here, actually. Over time, you'll get to know who's who. :)
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Is this hippo tang for your new 55g? Sorry Z, but that's a very bad idea. Those fish get large and require a lot of free swimming space. LA...
If your glass top was too air-tight, then you may notice an improvement in pH as gas exchange will also be improved (low O2/high CO2 affects pH). I...
No, you do not need to QT your CuC.
I'd suggest a softy tank. Soft corals require less light and flow, and are actually beneficial as they absorb DOCs from the water for nutrition. I...
Absolutely! You'll just need to feed your corals and inverts. :)
I've been heating my make-up water while mixing for 39 years with no issues yet. Maybe the problems start after 40? :D
A skimmer is not an absolute necessity. FTR, my very first tank 39 years ago was a 20g with a UGF and HOB. It housed 5 fish, a coral banded shrimp,...
I've had this tank for a while, now. It was started with all dry rock and crushed coral. The last additions were my leathers, all of which were...
Agreed. To be on the safe side, perhaps you should get your basement checked for mischievous spirits. :D Seriously though, maybe a pic would help...
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