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Crushed coral is fine as long as you vacuum regularly. Also, keep in mind that you cannot house sand-sifters or certain burrowing critters with CC.
Agreed; however, there is a leather that's called the Cauliflower Colt (gotta love our naming conventions... lol), but it looks nothing like the...
Congratulations! :) :thumb_up: And yes, you can keep them together if you wish.
Same here. You need to save it to a photo-hosting site, then use the "Insert Image" icon ([IMG]) to post.
Your biggest issue was phosphates; they were coming in from somewhere and not being properly removed. Cyano was the result- it feeds on phosphates.
Cool! 8) However, if you consider it unsightly or a nuisance, it can be removed without causing any harm. Exposure to air usually kills most common...
I don't have a sock, but I do use media bags. Those I wash with a load of laundry with detergent, and I've never had a problem. I use the...
Nice video, Salty. Kessils look great. Love the scape too, btw. :)
I once had a dusky wrasse that laid on it's side on the sand at night; freaked me out too for quite a while. I was always afraid a crab might think...
Personally, I believe that if it's been eating and staying healthy, it should be fine. I, too, ended up with one as a rescue (LFS had just started in...
Looking good, CR. I definitely agree on the moonlight making a wonderful nightlight. :)
Personally, I don't believe flow alone will prevent algae. I've seen it grow quite well in swift rapids and even in waterfalls. As khowst suggested,...
If any type of organics get into the water and it lacks oxygen to support the development of bacteria, then yes, you can be stuck with a high ammonia...
I used to rely on LiveAquaria's recommendations, but I've found of late that they sometimes post inaccuracies, and make changes frequently. Firstly,...
Just thought this was interesting... and so true. Aquarists need to build up their skepticism of unsubstantiated claims,...
+1 A nem is easily stressed and easily injured by moving. What we think is right is irrelevant; as mentioned, it would've moved had it not been...
Agree many types of algae will benefit from 24/7 lighting; however, there are a few species that will not. Instead, their growth will stall and their...
I think fish in general don't bother schooling with the absence of the threat of predation. However, the Cardinal may be the exception rather than...
Has this crime been solved, or is it still under investigation? :D
What are your current parameters and what type(s) of coral do you plan to keep? FWIW, most corals absorb DOCs and nutrients and therefore do not add...
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