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Until they regain color. Keep a close eye on them. If they appear to bleach further, you may need to dim your lights and/or shorten your lighting...
+1 If the spectrum is too low, you'll only fuel low-nutrient nuisance algae.
My female Ocellaris did that every time I put my hand in the tank for as long as I had her.
FTR, PC lighting will support most soft corals and some LPS. However, it will not support many SPS. Even T5s that use half the wattage produce more...
Many new fish will be shy and reclusive at first. The more you do to force the issue, the more you will keep it stressed and in hiding. May take a...
For substrate, you should use sand. You can go with crushed coral, but it requires extra maintenance and you won't be able to keep anything that...
+1 on a better pic... or you can browse this site. :) Browse Species in Damselfishes
Encrusting sponge. Harmless filter feeder. :)
If they're not in the Tridacna family, I wouldn't risk it. Do you even know for sure that they're not freshwater clams? FTR, that's the only live...
Looks like normal sea foam, which is caused by air getting mixed with the water either in the drain or at the outlet. Either way, it's harmless. The...
Yes, it could very well be done. You started the tank with live rock and sand, and despite their condition, still contained bacteria. You also added...
+1 Children can be taught without abuse. I've had aquariums since I was only 8 years old, and I've raised 3 kids to adulthood without a single issue.
Very nice. :)
Since the sump is completely optional, any size will do. The larger the better, however, as it gives more water volume and more room for more options.
Depends on what you are keeping in your tank. If it's going to be FO or FOWLR, Instant Ocean or equivalent will suffice. If you're planning a reef...
LOL! That's just too funny! :laughy:
Yes, it does also go by Red Sea Star, so you would need to know the scientific name. While similar in appearance, the Echinaster and Red Linkia are...
+1 I've seen a few lately that have had problems with their corals dying after applying phosphate remover liquids, sponges, etc. The problem is that...
For a 125g tank, you have several blennies and a small selection of tangs that would make suitable algae eaters. Pigmy (dwarf) angels are good as...
Yes, encrusting sponges. Harmless filter feeders.
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