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NO! NO! NO! He's talking about all those little blue/purple dots. I'm going to out on a limb and guess that that's coralline algae...the purple varity. I think I also see a few asterina stars there as well. Do I win a prize?

That is an Asterina star. They are herbivores (eat plants). Some consider them a nuisance. I have them, and if I see too many, pluck them out and put them in the refugium. My understanding with harlequin shrimp is that it is hit-or-miss if they have an interest in chowing down on asterina. Some...

This might be a bit more of a personal thing…and probably for 99% of you, rather ho-hum…one of my clowns, dad, has finally found the RBTA anemone tonight.  I just took this picture in the dark…with flash (please phyl, be kind…it’s a point and shoot). This has taken about three months for dad...

Yes!  For a couple of bucks. To use this cutter, use a straight edge and first lubricate the glass.  I use kerosene as a lubricant, but other light oils would work as well.  Draw the cutter once along the straight edge, scoring the glass.  Now, hang the glass over the table and give it a...

You can not cut tempered glass! The question is, how do you know if it’s tempered? I found this article because of a long-term project to drill a custom made tank made by someone else, and not knowing if it’s tempered. I haven’t tried this yet because I don’t have anything that is polarized...

If I understand your question, you wish to move a full tank. With saltwater at a weight of 8.556 lbs/gallon, assuming water only, 75 gallons equals 645 pounds, while 90 gallons equals 770 pounds. If you attempt to do this, please videotape, because I think there is a good chance it would make...

First, if it is tempered it can’t be cut. Tempered glass is first cut to size and than sent through the tempering process. If it is not tempered, after the glass is cut (diamond glass cutter), all aquarium glass that I’ve seen, if not tempered, has been flame finished on the cut edge. That...

I say this with ignorance, because I don’t have a clam...not to mention that even if I did, I still don’t know much. I read the link to cure clam pinch...dip in freshwater for thirty minutes. If you are not sure if you have this disease, wouldn’t it be a wise precaution to do the dip...

I don't test for iodine, but SG is 1.025, with all my other parameters pretty sweet.

One of the items we picked up at the swap was a cucumber. Came home, acclimated the little guy, and threw him in the tank. Quickly went into the rocks and haven’t seen him since. Looked during the night - looked during the day – no sign. Is this normal or could he possibly have bitten the big...

The recommendation is to wait and only put anemones into mature tanks (at least 9-12 months). They are not the easiest thing to take care of. Slow down. Get some rock and sand in your tank and let it cycle (at least a month). Buy a test kit. Learn how to use it. Read as much as you can. Once...

According to panman’s link, still have problems. I’ve been watching this link, and there have been changes, so I’m assuming it’s current (the time is posted). Some places still appear to be in deep do.

Does dad want to do a stand for me! I’m up for adoption. :o Another thought…make a frame using dimensional lumber (2 x2 to whatever). This frame would fit the footprint of you stand. More specifically, the load dimensions of your stand. Now, cut whatever you need to cut off the bottom of this...

My thoughts: 1. Carpets underneath tanks will get wet. I have first hand knowledge of this…get a wet/dry vacuum and a small fan for the numerous times you will have to dry it out. 2. If it is wall-to-wall carpeting, be aware that there is a nailer strip close to the wall that could cause for...

If you are talking about mikem...who lives in Middletown; According to the map posted by pan, 5000 - 10000 outages in Middletown. If mike needs help, I'm about 20 minutes away...I'm available.

I'm just over the border in Middlesex County and I had the little brown-out / flicker on the computer...but stayed on...didn't crash. After a half hour or so, I checked on the tank and it kicked the lights off. Interestingly, the computer stayed on, but the lights went out. Must be a good one!

Too little information! Lighting? Water parameters? Flow? Location within the tank? Neighbors? I know they aren't crazy about MH up close and personnal...too much light.

Yes, you can drill acrylic using the same tools you would use for wood. Therefore, it is not the same as glass...a lot easier...and faster.

AND that's their way of getting back at the newbies who win all the raffles! ;D

Pretty neat idea…it looks like you’re using a NPT coupling to a NPT Tee to act as your bulkhead. Realize you are dealing with two seals. The seal of the “bulkhead” against the glass…using that rubber washer…and also the seal of the threads within the tee. I would wrap that coupling with a good...