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great article on cukes...
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/jan2003/invert.htm
Anyways - I agree with everyone here - it's diatoms. But how old is the tank? You say you have corals and a clam in there already. are you using RODI water to top off?
I must be blind not reading your earlier...
Go with Australia - they are less likely to be caught via methods that are better for the fish.
SORRY to hear about the accident. Based on your post I would assume all is ok. Rainy weather is always bad to navigate...especially with all the deer on the side of the roads.
I'm using sam's old 48" G series (made in China). I don't have enough mileage to give you any feedback. I've read all the horror stories about the G but for now have been pleased with it's performance (no corals in my tank yet - still too new). There is another maker of LEDs based in the USa - I...
Hey everyone -
I was reading the sur4die's tale of the tank - and I think this got buried among all the recent posts.
Anyways - his nitrates are at 80ppm. He is using the 'Old' Sand that was in the tank (which he purchased complete).
I suggested a 100% water change - but I'm not sure. Any...
ouch....the sand bed is releasing a lot of crud - keep up with the water changes!
OR - do the extreme and move all your corals/fish into a separate holding tank. Then take OUT all the sand - and dump it. Re-load the tank with new sand and water (not to the top since you don't want to put...
Re: AGA 120 (very few pictures and lots of dull writing)
JR - it was nice to meet you again. Next time maybe we'll have more time to break bread or something. I'm sure my kids would love to run around with yours.
Anyways - only update is that I set up my Titanium Ground Probe. Does everyone...
yep - resist the urge to rush and get stuff. We all do impulse buys but saltwater tanks make you regret it as there's nothing like seeing a prized possession croak on you.
the black/white clowns are the same species as the Amphiprion ocellaris - but I believe they are tank-bred to be that...
Wingo is based in NY - he was at the frag swap. Asian dude with the crazy hair and beautiful acans (just joking wingo if you're reading this!).
try him here - or pm him handle name is Wingo LED Lights
Wingoagency@yahoo.com