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:sweethear Actually pretty awesome start, especially on the sump design. You could give some pointers to the other newer members. Welcome to...
Yes you are right, looks like micro brittle stars to me, harmless.
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Correct the alk value and strive to prevent such a decline in the future or swings in alk. Place the coral in an area with less intense lighting.
This probably some of the best advice your are going to get from someone that actually has the experience to back up his advice. Moral of the...
Forgot to add, take a look or google Red Planaria Flatworms.
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Welcome to 3reef Laura. Off the top of my head I would have to say eggs. What are the members of your CUC. An images always really help. This link...
Hey Brian and Gabby, Looking good. Maybe consider adding some MB7 or similar product. IMO you do need to seed the tank with either more rubble...
They look beautiful swimming a grouping like that, very attractive coloring.
Cooper Banded Butterfly. :)
I would let nature take it's course. Moving anemones is risky business and really not worth it unless they are wandering into powerheads..........and...
lol:) So true, but they were beautiful and amazing when we first started. At one time I thought colt corals rocked the world.
In a smaller tank your puffer does not have areas where he can feel more comfortable away from your more aggressive fish. Totally agree with...
This is a great link. http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/whats-important-successful-tank-108699.html There are also some very good stickies...
LOL :cheesy: Thanks. It's a great link, been using for along time.
Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
Feed less. Populations will wax and wane with available food source. Newer tanks (newly cycled) tend to have higher populations of bristle worms....
The tank is looking excellent. I like the addition of the sps, but I also thought it was an excellent softy gorgonian tank too.
krisleo, sounds like your on the right track. Parameters are good, feedings twice a week seems fine, you acclimated to the lighting. May just need...
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