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I bought one yesterday. What a beautiful fish! I was told that they dive into the sandbed but I didn't know that they would vanish for 24 hours! What do you think? ??? I'd be able to see him. Trust me.

Would someone be kind enough to give me some information on Acan growth? I'm wondering if the heads just continue to grow off of one another, or does the frags skeleton grow with as well. How about lighting requirements? I had one before that I bought from Dr. Mac. It was growing new heads...

Question for seasoned SPS keepers. (I'd like to become one, lol!) If I am correct in saying, the general rule of thumb for SPS is a Min of 5 Watts per gallon. I've seen fast growing beautiful tanks using VHO (4-110 watt = 440 Watts only 4.8 Watts per gallon on a 90Gal), & T-5 (65Watt bulbs...

Guys how often do you change your Phosphate media in the reactors? I hear once every two weeks, every other month, once a month... What works for you? Erik

I'm wondering if I can swap my Compacts for T-5 with the same ballest on the Current outer orbit fixture. Can anyone answer this question? I don;t know too muck about Ballest and the bulbs that thy run. The system currently has 2-130Watt compacts, the new T-5s are 54 Watts.

Hi Guys It's been a wile... Well to begin I started all over. My 90 crashed about two Mos ago due to Power issues for 5 Days (I wasn't around when it happened). So anyway, everything died, even Bristol worms, so I had to cycle the tank again. After draining 1/2 of my water initially and...

I bought this a few mos ago. This picture is about a month old and it's even more pale now. The coralites and body were covered with a fleshy tissue at one point that actually hid them. The feeder polyps vanished too. I almost chucked it out but I noticed the coralites were more exposed and a...

Guys, I set up a 150 (old Koi tank)for my Brother in Law back in late October. The tank is in a wall dividing an office and living area and is viewable from both sides with the liverock in the middle. (the rock is doing well Carlo!) My design consists of 3-250w HQI, 2-160w Super Actinics 72"...

Guys, I purchased a couple of cowrie Sea hares, and a tiger tail sea cucumber back in July. I know that the cowries starve if they run out of algae, but both the cowries and sea cucumber disappeared within a few weeks "like a sock in the dryer". Once in a wile I see a pure white mound of sand...

What are these? Please tell me that these aren't coral killers.

Ok Gang, what do you guys feed them? How often? Erik

Guys, when i throw a sack in my sump how long does it last? I know that it says that it should be removed when results have been achieved, but who actually follows the instructions? I figured it was good for a couple of Mos. Min (depending on your levels). What do you guys do? I'm using...

Hey Guys. I have an Acropora Millipora frag that I brought from Twinreef in NY about a month in a half ago(beautiful Coral). It was looking good fro about two weeks and then the Polyps retracted on me (or the little white hairs whatever you want to call them). The base is growing steadily but...

Guys, I need a replacement needlewheel pump for a coralife skimmer. I'd like to get a higher Gph if possible. I think it's a pretty good skimmer, but it would be excellent with a more powerful pump. Any ideas?, Thanks, Erik

How often should we do this guys? I just noticed that I needed to change my DI resin, but wile on the phone placing my order, I inquired about the carbon block... They said it should be changed every 6 Mos. It this true, or do they just want to sell more filters? Hey, I believed em... I need to...

I can't be the only one to see this stuff. It grows fast, and almost looks like a Monti Cap when growing. It loves to cover a large area off rock, and it's a pain to get off. I cant stand to see it cover my coralline covered areas... What is it, how do I get rid of it? Thanks, Erik

I have a frag that is growing well, but it lost it's bright orange color. It looks pastell now. I'm using 14K 150W bulbs and the frag is placed high with good current. What do you think it is? ???

I know, sounds silly, but what are your rituals prior to sticking your hands in your tank?? Wash or not to wash? Erik

Hello all, I don't do water changes. What has your experience? I've herd good and bad; but I'm never afraid to learn new things, or try new ideas. Let me know your opinions. *Especially if you have a killer tank with successful coral growth and vivid colors. Erik

I was reading an article at borders at lunch that says that "the higher the kelvin on a bulb, the shorter the bulb life. It that true? It mentioned that the mixed halides in the envelope start to darken the glass. PS: Is anyone going to address my other topic? Looking for a quick answer...