I think I'm done. Famous last words, I know. I added a hob refugium because I couldn't have the sump/refugium I wanted in the too small cabinet. I didn't really need it because the mandarin is quite plump, but in the spirit of not leaving well enough alone, I added it. I'd like to think the...

All right I didn't think this was possible. After my tank crashed I moved the hole shabang into basement and simply kept a few power heads running, no heater, no lights, and kept the water above the rock but not really caring about the salt levels. Well I was looking at the new tank tonight (...

One of the attractions of this hobby is seeing a percula, nestled cosily in the tentacles of it's home/anemone. It was with this in mind that I started the present tank. About 3 months ago I purchased an anemenomenome with two resident percula's. That night the anemone decided to investigate the...

Quite a number of years ago I cam across an aquariest who was running an import business from his home. He sold livestock privately at a terrific savings when compared to the LFS. As I have lost contact with him, does anyone have knowledge of any one doing this currently in NY(long Island). I am...

I'd like to add a naso tang to my 135, but I've had a yellow tang in there for the last 6 months. I'm worrked that they will battle it out. Anyone else have both naso and yellow tangs in hte same tank ? How are they together ? TIA Dave Town

I am limited by space and thus an "In line" skimmer seems to make more sense. But I am also limited in sump volume (3-5 gal max) and am concerned about how difficult it will be to get an "in line" skimmer to work (keeping the water level correct in the sump & skimmer). My tank is only a 20...

Hello, I have had the fotunate luck of strolling through my fathers garage to find a 55 gallon Sea Clear acrylic aquarium. After wiping the drool from my mouth when I was told I could have it, I began thinking about how to restore it. There are numerous fine swirl scratches and some moderate ones...

Which online suppliers are you happiest with? I am looking to set up a new tank and would be interested in your good expieriences. John

Does anyone know if these glue ingredients are safe to use in diy projects for our reef system? The glue is called Stix-On Contact made by Power Poxy (www.powerpoxy.com). The label says waterproof, dishwasher safe, and mentions exceptional resistance to salt water. The...

I was moving some stuff around today in my tank and I dug up a small piece of LR that had gotten buried in the sand about a month ago. When I pulled it out I noticed it had a small patch about 1/4" of bright pink color on it that looked like coralline so I put it up on a rock to see what...

Hello After year i found this in my aquarium "live rope". I've never seen this before. I apeared sudenly, The smalest is only 4cm and the longest 60cm. Here are the photos of this guy ? The are swiming by spining and...

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Forgive me if this is a repost, as I do not see it on the newsgroups after 24hrs of posting the original. I have been lucky and found a 55gal Acrylic Sea Clear aquarium in my fathers garage. I was told to take it, and have fun. There are some mild swirl scratches and some moderate scratches on...

I am having some problems maintaining calcium and alkalinity. Lately I have been testing several times a night, in batches of 3. Three in regular res mode, by following the posted directions. And three in what I call super-res, by doubling the components. Calcium won't go over 375 ppm (confirmed...

I am looking for some equipment: The prices for new is just too much. 120 gallon Perfecto / AGA w/Built-In Dual Over-Flow (48x24x24) 120 Gallon Stand (any wood / color is fine) Glass tops LFS wants well over $700 for the combo above. I would like to pay about $400 for the above. A canopy would...

Is Marine Fish Monthly still around? If so, do they have a web site or somewhere to start a subscription for it? Thanks. Tom P. Tom P. http://www.tangopapadecals.com

Interesting article, you may find it usefull: http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/2000/feb/bio/default.asp

How do you understand the term "colored anemone"? http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=23&pCatId=604 Does it mean it is artificially colored with food dye? In that case, how long the artificial coloration will last? How to recognize (in LFS) anemone colored from the one not...

Hey all, a few questions about brine shrimp and spinach for a reef tank. 1) I cannot even see the brine shrimp with a magnifying glass, how do I know they are hatched after 48 hours in water/salt/light/air flow? I see stuff, but don't see it moving. 2) Can you raise brine shrimp to be bigger, so...

I have a just completed and have now running my 300 gal Australian reef,approx 1200litres, or coral ,rock,and creatures and lots of digital pics but dont know how the best way to post them for you all to look at. Pics include start to finish of project,from building the tank ,the...