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I'd imagine if the clams were of sand-dwelling species, and the anemone were of the LR dwelling -(or vice versa) the chances of accidental stinging would be reduced.
personally i wouldn't keep the two together-but that's just my preference...like some ppl prefer bare bottom vs. sand kinda thing.
my first coral purchase were a hammer and froggie...they came in a bucket from another ny reefer...and they were touching in my tank -no issues. Can't say for a torch as my husbandry skills with them is just pathetic. ::)
Have you read Bax's tale of the tank- he has a video of his huge...
mike - I just read this article...interesting (but long read).
If you want to jump to the conclusion it's this:
I agree with the broad recommendations of Terry Bartelme: reduce stress, improve nutritional regime, add vitamins and HUFA supplements to the diet, enhance water quality and also try...
i could be totally off on this - but I believe certain types of sand for the playground could have silicates. In addition water that is not treated via RODI may contain silicates. Therefore the conclusion would be in order to reduce silicates - one tries not to introduce them.
That stated, and...
I can understand this statement for SPS - but for shrooms? I don't know about that. But again - with this hobby - so many different paths lead to success.
nick - with patience the shrooms will colonize everything in your tank. Eventually I bet you will post a year's time asking how to prevent...
from the article:
"The rest of the Scorpaenidae species that are listed below are fairly easy to keep, but almost all are venomous, and some can prove deadly. We're not saying you can't or shouldn't keep these fish. We are saying: BE CAREFUL! "
Fwiw, I agree with dave and think the list is...
I am not familiar with xbox live, but with any internet play, (i.e. Blizzard's battlenet) it's "wide" open and unless they are setting up a game with friends - its really "anything goes".
How about board games - anyone still play RISK? Axis & Allies?
I am pretty new to the club but since day one always felt that Phyl has been one of the most welcoming people. I'm impressed with her dedication to this club and our hobby in general.