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Hey to ya! Welcome to 3reef! Awesome site, where aquarists at different levels of experience, can help you with advice and answers to most...
As far as mushrooms are concerned regarding propagation, Mushrooms spread pretty fast and really don't need to be propagated with the chance of...
Thanks RICKZTER! And thanks for the info about the hair net for helping corals like mushrooms to attach.Karma to you also!
good and congrats to your Star Polyps! They really don't need much to thrive, just a few simple things.
I wouldn't use glue as they sometimes like to move. Also when they reproduce, alot of times they move/subdivide, and being that you have them glued...
They will come out more at night time. They are a little skiddish but are awesome.
Cool tank and nice DIY stand!!!I just payed for my tank and stand today. However, not setting it up til I move. Then everything in my 75 gal and 30...
If you want your green star polyps to grow and spread fast. Good lighting and strong water movement is ideal... make sure detritus doesn't cover...
Check your water parameters(ie. phosphate level). Is tank cycled through. Purchase some snails for example:Astrea, Turbo, Margarita, and or Cerith....
To help you with corals(ie. husbandry, type of corals etc. I would invest in "Aquarium Corals" by Eric H. Borneman. It costs about $35.00 and is...
Hello David! Welcome to 3reef. You will be glad you joined!!! Keep us posted with your tank.
You might want to try a less agressive shrimp species such as from the Lysmata family. Cleaner, fire and peppermint shrimp make wonderful and...
Button and Star polyps along with the mushrooms are all easy for beginners. Kenyon tree and Sarcophyton(leathers) are also easy as far as soft...
Try purchasing a phosphate reactor! They are reasonably priced as well. I'm thinking of doing the same. The refugium I have isn't doing that good...
Not all species of Xenia pulsate. Also do you have Xenia or Anthelia? Anthelia(waving hand)tends to be less likely to pulse than Xenia in...
My advice to you is to do alot of research. Read up on lighting, equipment, compatability, husbandry etc. before you go and spend money on things...
Aiptasia blooms are definitely a problem. If not corrected at an early stage you will have a major problem. There are many ways to treat the...
Sounds good. Do you have a dsb(deep sand bed)? Your Sand Sifting Star requires a deep sand bed of atleast 4" to forage for food as most of their...
Cool! Do you plan on having corals, other inverts etc.? How about lighting?
Hello! Welcome to 3reef!!!!Looking forward to viewing some threads and posts from you in the near future. Let us know about your tank(s), plans...
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