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Anyone know if Amphipods are a food source for anemones? I have a few bugs cruising around my BTA and one was inside the tentacles of the anemone but seemed to escape without any noticeable harm.
Hello, The cyanobacteria in my tank seems to be under control but now I seem to have a new problem. I am not sure what this is but I am worried that it may be dinoflagellates. It could simply be another type of pest algae. I am thinking about going lights out for a few days to see if I can...
Please help me identify this spot on my tang’s tail. I searched the internet for fish diseases and parasites but came up with no match. I am not sure if this fish should be treated or not. The tang appears to be healthy now and through the three week quarantine. I can try to catch the tang...
Hello,
If you are located near a body of saltwater you may be tempted to collect some things for use in your home reef aquarium. Collecting ornamental fish and live corals could have a negative impact on the environment and the future of the hobby and should be avoided. There may be some...
The 55 gallon reef tank is coming together. The tank was purchased from Tropiquarium almost two months ago at which time I ordered the stand. During my wait for the stand to be built I went ahead and took the risk on building a DIY sump. I was not sure it would fit but I could not pass up the...
Hello NJRC,
Looking at the options available for an LED light to support a FOWLR (Soft Coral) tank. I have narrowed down my options to three choices. Features I am looking for include a low profile tank mount, dimmable and moonlight capability for a reasonable price (< $300.00) range. I...
Greetings NJRC,
Your help in planning the connection of the sump for my 55g RR tank would be appreciated. First I would like to start by sharing my thoughts on pluming. I would like to glue the bottom of the overflow/return pipes in the tank and dry fit the top vs. a complete dry fit as some...