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So sorry for your loss... :(
The problem with keeping animals, and free-ranging crustaceans in particular, is that you can never be certain what one will do. I once put 3 sally...
The whisper looks real nice, and if their new design is as reliable as their old one, I'd recommend it. (I still have one I bought over 15 years...
My first impression is that it will greatly increase surface area for bacterial growth as well as improve circulation behind the rock structure. As...
OK... thanks for the correction. :)
No, it's the end of week 3 for cycling. Won't be adding any livestock until the nitrites are 0. I used a small piece of fresh-caught bass to start it.
Wow... first trick is finding out which one and keeping it separated...
Hmmm... didn't realize they had legs. :)
Is that a filter or pump intake that it might be stuck on? From the pic you have, the best I could guess is maybe a baby octopus. When's the last...
Are you sure it's one of the sexy shrimp? What else do you have in the tank? Sexy shrimp are listed as reef-compatible and peaceful, and honestly...
FTR, your SG is not low enough for hyposalinity treatment. Here's a helpful article on the subject... ATJ's Marine Aquarium Site - Reference -...
That's exactly where I am today, the end of week 3.
According to this, that is correct. Kent Marine Tech M Magnesium Additive - AquaCave
You could also get something like this: AL-420151 Premium Aquatics - AL-420151 Aquarium Supplies
Some individuals are just more shy than others in a new tank; also, if he molted within the past couple days before you bought him he'll be even more...
Yes, generally they will hide for a few days or so. What else is in the tank besides the new starfish?
Nice job, Vinney. :) Must not be very popular in the pet trade, though. I searched 6 online vendors and couldn't find it...
While it's true that most fish "eat all day", they invariably spend all day hunting and catching that one meal in the wild. :D That said, I feed...
Here's a good read on TDS: What is TDS? by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
Yes, I do recall someone telling her it will leach heavy metals...
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