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You may be in essence, having high levels of dissolved organic matter or photorganic matter that is aiding fuel to the fire to spur micro growth....
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Clowns! You may have had a limited amount of dissolved oxygen and a accumulation of carbon dioxide! Just a...
I have a local pet shop that is always trading with me for the Xenia jungle that I have accumulated...Awesome, for me as I have been able to trade my...
Hello and welcome to 3reef! Best of luck with your tank, and hope you enjoy it here at 3reef as well!
Probably some sort of soft coral(Leather). Can you get a picture of it?
Bulbs, by different manufacturer, of the same kelvin usually portray a different color. I have used Coralife 10000k bulbs that are bluer in color...
I don't know but it sounds like your Birdsnest is dying at the tip and being covered by algae. Algae tends to grow and spread rapidly,...
It is amazing, yes, how many different life forms are associated within such a small area. More diverse than the Amazon River Basin, coral reefs(and...
I have never heard of it being done unfortunately, in captivity! That doesn't mean it won't happen as more and more fish and inverts are being...
Hi Matt! It is an Aeolid Nudibranch that feeds mainly on Hydroids. It is called Pteraeolidia ianthina, I believe!
I have kept both, green and red Lobophyllia brains under power compacts in my 75 gallon tank with great results. I now have them under 250halides,...
My sentiments exactly...Terebelid worms(Polychaete) Great reef invert, IMO!
Better to take overall volume! I would also consider the population of fish, inverts and coral in the equasion as well! Better to run a higher...
Hello Matt! Pajama's and Bangaii's may go after ornamental shrimp, you just have to watch them. They are a great first marine fish as they are...
I use it myself! Based on the write-up on the actual mud from the Fiji Islands(offshore) and the many nutrients and living organisms found there, I...
IMO, and from past experience, if not fed properly or if there are not enough empty shells for the hermits to switch to as they grow, they will kill...
Best reef safe triggers for a reef tank are Pink-Tails, Blue Throats and Nigers!
Becareful of excess nutrients in the pelagic area of your tank. This is one of the main reasons for micro to flourish. Try setting up a refugium to...
Hello, and welcome to 3reef! Africans are interesting, beautiful(especially the males)and one of the easier ciclids to keep long term, IMO! Good...
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