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The algae probably came in on the rock, or possibly a coral. Bubble algae can be difficult to get rid of. The fact that you have measurable...
Don't you mean the opposite? Denser = heavier for a given size, so 70 lbs of dense rock will look smaller than 70 lbs of porous rock. Instead of...
Just smack it with a hammer! Keep in mind that if it is out of the tank for a longer period of time, the bacteria on it will die and you will need to...
I would suggest, draining the 34 as low as possible and replacing the water with water from the 55 and then just place the rock in the 34. A more...
It looks like it's gone. The skeleton is showing in several places and the flesh is coming off. Did it look all puffy when you bought it or could you...
All live rock is, is rock with bacteria that feed on ammonia and nitrite. All a cycle is, is the process of growing bacteria on the rock. If it was...
If you could post a picture that would be very helpful. Have you noticed anything bothering it? How long have you had it for?
I think anything you make should be fine, as sostoudt said, if you are really worried, just beef it up with some 2x6 instead of 2x4s. If you are...
I was thinking the same thing. Usually they require larger tanks with a refugium and a mature, older tank, because the pod population needs time to...
Sostoudt brings up a good point too, your tank needs to be mature enough to be able to provide the stability an anemone needs. As he said, I would...
Where are you located?
Well, some people have had luck keeping anemones under CFS, others will say you shouldn't or can't keep an anemone healthy under them. I think you...
I forgot to think about that, you may need two overflows or one large one, depending on the pump capacity.
I have a sixline and a flasher wrasse, very similar to a fair wrasse, and don't have any real major problems. I have heard some people's sixline is...
How did you figure it out?
Sounds like a nice setup, you should post some pictures. Hopefully this upswing will last some time.
That is a pretty big temperature swing, that could have a role to play.
I think it's a good idea. People have run two pumps before, it also works as a good backup in case one fails. I would maybe suggest have each pump on...
Are they near the surface? I initially thought low oxygen too. Do you have a sump on the tank, surface agititation?
I think it looks good, with a 55, which is also what I have, it's very difficult to get enough places for coral while looking good.
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