Anyone got tips about removing boring snails from a crocea clam? The clam is already adhered to a large hunk of LR, so I can't take him out of the tank, I've tried impaling the snail with a dentists' hook, but he retracts far enough in that I can't get him. Perhaps use a bit of LR epoxy to seal the...

Hello everyone, I have a question about some recent algae outbreaks in my tank. The tank has been set up and running for close to two months now- already had the amm./nitrite/nitrate cycle. But recently (past two weeks or so) there has been a huge outbreak of brown (diatom?) algae on the...

I've been looking through google for info on hitchhikers and so far have not found what I've got. I am guessing some kind of tube worm that has been hiding in the live rock until now. (the tank is now 3 mos. old ) There are two of them, but I am not sure if it's two seperate creatures or one with...

I came home after a day's excursion to several LFSs to discover what appears to be a turbo snail sans shell. :-( I'm thinking perhaps this is not a Good Thing. They all had their shells on when I left! Is this one of those things snails do when we're not watching??? if so, this particular...

How long can one keep 20 gallons sal****er available for a change if it's kept 95% covered with a heater and pump for circulation? Mark -- I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates who once said, "I drank what?".

Has anyone recently purchased a salifert PH kit. My new kit reads exremely high (my ocean water reads 8.6) ..The old kit reads 8.0 with the same water (old kit is about a year old). Wonder if ive got a bad batch or something strange is going on?

I had a couple small Nassarius snails toolin' around in my 75reef, and I like the way the stir up the sand, so I stopped by the LFS last week and picked up 15 of them. A buck a pop, large ones, shell almost black, which struck me as odd, but they were Nassarius in every respect. When I placed them...

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What does a queen conch eat? And why is mine climbing up the front glass like a snail? George Patterson Drink up, Socrates -- it's all-natural.

I have been running a 10G tank for a little over 2 years now and it consists of 5lbs of live rock, 1 false percula, 1 yellow tailed blue damsel and 1 left handed hermit, plus a lot of little black unidentified very fast reproducing snails. Here is my question, last week I broke my fluval that I...

What's the likely hood one could breed brine shrimp, instead of raising them from eggs? Phil

I introduced a sand shifting starfish today into my tank and he pretty much vanished into the sand. I figure this is normal, a new animal in a tank, usually hides until he is comfortable with his new surroundings. I want to purchase some red claw hermits and an emerald crab to help with the...

My yellow tail damsel has a popeye. He also had a few bumps here and there on his skin with no visible black or white spots. He seems healthy and eats normal. I currently have him in a 10 gal hospital tank with copper. Is this enough? -- Mark -- I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates who...

The Sea Shore from the superb "Shown to the Children" series in good condition. No date but original owners plate dated 1923 ,so that date or earlier. Contains 48 georgeous coloured pictures , and 143 pages. Some headings Molluscs / Bivalve Molluscs / Lobsters & their Kin / Starfishes / Cucumbers...

Hi All, I've got an anemone who has some issues. I purchased the little guy 5 or 6 weeks ago at a reputable local fish store which had just started carrying them. It was labled a "purple tip" anemone and after some extensive web searching I believe it is most likely a Sebae. It opened up nicely...

What's decent Ca reactor for 90G reef? Please advice.

I just purchased a sealife systems 75 protein skimmer to fit in my sump. I have a 55 gallon tank. I am having problems getting the air control valve to work properly. The skimmer came with vague instructions. It says to turn the value counterclock-wise to allow add more air. I have to...

I'm thinking of building a custom reef tank. I designed it myself, which you can see at http://reef.geddis.org/new/ So far though, I've only had a 55 gallon (1/4-circle bow front) tank, for a few years. So I'm a little worried that I don't have the experience to make good choices in my...

Hi, guys I have a chance to buy used aquarium chiller made by Aquanetics that is 1/2hp or 3/4hp. What I'm concerning about is its performance and quietness. If anyone had an experience, could you share your precious information? Thanks, Sungwon

Hi group. I'm looking for a quieter filter for my 30gal marine tank. I currently have a penguin filter that lets the water sort of drop into the tank. So unless my tank is topped right up it is very loud. I'm looking for something to replace it. Maybe some sort of waterfall type "hang on back"...