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It could be. Tunicates usually have 2 holes and not one but often you can only see one of them. I can see you have a pretty good batch of coralline...
TWO THUMBS UP ON THE SKIMMER!!!! The more nutrient export, the better. Like Matt mentioned, they also oxygenate the water (which helps keep your pH...
If you have a glass lid, you can put spacers under it so air can blow over the top. A lot of people go to radio shack and get computer fans and build...
NEW WATER!!! This can count as one of your waterchanges. (Dilution is the solution for pollution).
What brand of hydrometer are you using? Some automatically compensate for temperature differences to a certain degree. Salinity and specific gravity...
Having cyanobacteria or diatoms is just a normal part of a new tank and it is frustrating. However you'll get there. You can ask your local water...
By the way. If you get diatoms and/or cyanobacteria growing on the rock you can siphon it off. Go to the pet store and get some of the larger...
Bicolor blenny, red lipped blenny, and lawnmower blenny. However, the critter with the most personality is my mantis shrimp.
That's looking great. Your cycle might happen quickly. The sand you are using was likely in a wet bag with water. I'm guessing it was...
Once you learn it all, the facts change anyway. :):):)
Gresham, I put high stock in the things that you say because of how long you have been collecting. I was following a thread on a different board...
Thanks Boomer. BTW---for those following this thread, check out the coral realm link on Boomers post. It costs $30 (I think) to join but I have...
Since we are allowing Non-Critters into the discussion, the best non-critter is a combination of things. I like what Albert Thiel said on Eweldon's...
I can say one thing for sure. This is the prettiest board. I've dumped a couple new people on you guys.....hope you don't mind. It just seemed to...
NO (normal output) flourescents max out at 55 watts. VHO (very high output) flourescents max out at 160 watts. MH (metal halides) max out at 400...
Mantis shrimp are extremely aggressive hunters. If you have a smasher, it will take out your shrimp, then go after your snails, and eventually go...
VL, Why don't you register? There are some VERY smart people here so you might as well join up and learn. There could be numerous things going on...
Omard, That sounds like a spaghetti worm to me. http://www.susanscott.net/OceanWatch1998/jan19-98.html
Matt, I missed your email and didn't get a chance to respond before you had to leave. I'm glad to hear it is working fine for you now. Mine has...
I'll take 'em!!! Good post guys. A lot of good idea's, ID's, and Pic's.
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