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Great job. You should let the lfs know that all it took was a little care to rescue this fish from a certain death . Its a shame because it should be the stores job to preserve an animals health until it gets to the hobbiest . care to share the lfs's name . I would love not to shop there ! ;D
I also picked up my mandarin from Will at AO . He gets them to eat frozen which makes it easier . Mine still eats frozen so I am extra lucky . I waited about a year before adding him to make sure pod pop was proper . A fuge will help supply pods for him .I also had the intention of taking him...
I would do a water change as close to the time you leave as possible . A tank can go 2 months without a change,I dint suggest it but in your case it makes it easier. Explain how to remove skimate from skimmer (shutting off skimmer first ) . If your not really attached to your clown sell him or...
If you can get the damsel out do so . It will be easier in the long run to add other fish if you ever want to . The shrimp should be able to defend itself and the goby should help it . I also would not be able to get rid of one of my tangs for a shrimp,especially a yellow ,there way too nice ...
I have the room for the cryptic zone and don't see any downside to it . The scrubber is another story . Scary claims of green tinted water,spores entering main tank and overtaking every surface,toxic smells,loud splashing sounds,oh the horrors . I am exaggerating the cons, I think they can work...
Dont cowries and/or sea hairs eat it ?? Man after 6 years to have an outbreak must s**k . Good luck fighting it and post some pics before and after its cleared up.
It sounds like you have the dreaded pods j/k . They are most likely copepods and are a sign of a healthy tank . They are a great snack for your fish and help in cleanup. There a good thing .
Looking good . Ths ship should look real nice once it gets encrusted with coraline and corals . I always wanted to see (and do) a reeftank with those plane decorations in it all grown out . Welcome to the site.
I would take john323 advice and either cut back on lighting hours or raise fixture . If the unit is a year old it is about time for a bulb change . Good Luck
I do not know if this is the right forum but here it is ..
I read on a few sites that marble acts as a great frag plug and frags seem to encrust it quicker than reg plugs. I bought a piece of marble tile for another reef project and could not find it unfinished . A vinegar/water bath removed...
Thanks Steve . Phyl I did have my powerheads on but think the blur was from me,it is low down in the tank and i was not all that steady taking the shot . It is a pic of a chalice so flow probably has nothing to do with the blur .
Mike , I am basically setting up a low flow dark area in my sump . I have extra room in my sump and want to try something else . Just wanted to post to make sure I cant hurt anything .
Heres some reading about it .
http://www.dynamicecomorphology.com
Ill gfet a pic up as soon as I can . I know they are supposed to be tricky to keep but I have haad it and it has lasted through a few mistakes of mine . I have no idea how I am keeping it alive,just happy I am .
I am setting up a dark/cryptic zone in my sump . I have built the box uot of unglazed/unpolished marble . There will be a slight opening on the bottom of one side and top of the other . Both opening will have overhangs to prevent light from entering . The top will be made of starboard for easy...