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I have a bicolor blenny, and he is by far my favorite fish. He is out frequently, but he also perches on the LR and goes into very small holes in the rock. He responds to your presence if you get close the glass. They are a blast to watch. Very active if not living in fear of other...

I recently had to remove an aggresive yellowtail damsel from my tank. I've read a few different approaches to snagging these bullet-fast guys - from using a fish trap (coke bottle method), using a hook, and using a net (which usually requires removing all live rock). I wasn't looking forward to...

Originally Posted by Bang Guy In my opinion adding Iodine is a terrible idea. BangGuy, can you elaborate on the iodine idea? The reason I ask is that my LFS told me that I need to be supplementing iodine to keep my shrimps happy. As you can see, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing...

Thanks. I use only DI water for weekly water changes. I did use conditioned tap water for the original setup 2.5 months ago. This is the reason for the polyfilters - to try to make sure no phosphate was left. My KH is ~160 ppm according to Aquarium Pharm test kit. Does that sound about...

My 55 gal tank has been up and running for about 2.5 months now. I've learned a lot from reading these message boards, but I still haven't been able to figure out why my pH is low. It generally varies between 7.95 and 8.10. Typically it is 8.00 or 8.05. I use the pH Checker by Hanna to...

Thanks. LFS says the water is "good." Never get more specific than that. I normally use the Aquarium Pharm test kit, but I have also double-checked with quick dip strips. Forgot to say that I am using DI water from LFS for water changes. Their SG varies from 1.020 to 1.025 with each batch...

I paid $2 each for my red leg crabs. So, like NM said, the price is good. I'm no expert, but 100 crabs sounds like a lot of crabs for a 55 gal tank. I also have a 55 gal tank, and I currently have 10 crabs of various sizes and types. Based on watching them for 2 months, I would guess that a...

I have 55 gal that has been running for about 2.5 months. It cycled in about 2 weeks. During the cycle, nitrate maxed at about 10 for a short period, and I have never had any nitrate readings since. Is this possible? Here's the general specs: 55 gal tank, 50 lbs LR, less than 1 inch cc...

I recently had to remove an aggresive yellowtail damsel from my tank. I've read a few different approaches to snagging these bullet-fast guys - from using a fish trap (coke bottle method), using a hook, and using a net (which usually requires removing all live rock). I wasn't looking...

Thanks for the advice. Well, here's the conclusion to the story. The larger yellowtail damsel has been removed and sent back to LFS. The smaller yellowtail and the blenny are getting along famously. The smaller yellowtail just watches the blenny, and the blenny is now roaming the tank...

I know what you are saying. I have only had my 55 gal for 2.5 months so far, but it seems to me that my live rock is slowly "crumbling" or "disintegrating". I have about a half dozen small chunks of live rock that have broken off from main pieces. I assumed this was caused by hermit crabs...

Well, I hoped this day would never come, but it has. My 55 gal has been running for about 2.5 months. Two yellowtail damsels have been living in it with a cleanup crew for several weeks. I finally decided it was time to add another fish. After reading various fish profiles and looking...

I would suggest at least 10 mexican turbo snails to keep the glass clean. After all, you're looking through the glass all the time! They eat more algae than any other snails I have owned. I agree with the recommendation about a conch too. He would come in second in terms of constant...

The folks above have covered a lot, but here are a couple more thoughts. If you don't want start over from scratch with the tank, you can try _slowly_ raising the salinity. Your salinity is too low right now. It should be in the 1.023-1.025 range. The way you do this is to use saltwater...

I am no expert, and you probably already thought of this, but here's a couple thoughts. Do your shrimps ever molt? If not, have you been supplementing Iodine? Also, what are your calcium levels? About a month after cycling completed, I added a peppermint shrimp. It lasted about 2 weeks...

The little white spirals are spirorbid worms. Just do a search on these boards for that term and you'll see several threads with photos that you can match to yours. They are supposed to be a sign of a healthy tank because they are small filter-feeder worms. I've read that this means you...

I have a cleaner shrimp which I added to my tank about 2 weeks ago. Today, I noticed that one of those white legs (not the antennae) at the very front, by his mouth, has been cut off at the joint. He only has one now. No other legs appear to be missing. I'm wondering whether it is...

CB, I am in the same boat. I have a 55 gal with about ~100w total light right now (2w per gal). I have a 48" flourescent fixture with 40w 10,000 and 40w actinic. I also have a 15w 18,000. This is good enought to get the coraline algae growing, but I have been hesitant to spend the money...

I'm wondering how much "skim" I should expect from my protein skimmer? I know it depends on various factors (amount of feeding, # of fish, etc.), but I'm wondering whether I have this thing adjusted correctly. I'm using the Prizm Deluxe. I have 55 gal tank. Inhabitants are 2 yellowtail...

Thanks for the info. Very helpful! I think my LFS has lawnmower blenny and maybe the bicolor. I'll get one of those.