They appear to be bleached. What are your water parameters and what kind of lighting do you have them under? Was it that white when you purchased it? Is that maroon hosting it? How long has your tank been running? Usually splitting is not a good thing and is done because of bad water chemistry...
Hardwood will do fine under the tank as long moisture doesn't get trapped underneath the stand.
The real question is are you on a slab or piers? A lot of weight if you are on piers and a floor joist isn't there. On a slab no problem.
I like the flame angel but haven't sold my wife on it. I had a coral beauty in my previous 150g tank. I definitely want something that will do some grazing and has some color.
Yes I do have a 30g sump
Hi all!!! I have been out of the hobby for a couple of years but recently acquired an established reef tank (and occupants) from a friend. As the title says I am looking for ideas on a center piece fish so I am looking for suggestions.
90g
30g sump
120+ lbs live rock
LPS coral & softies
BTA and...
No chemicals have been around the tank. I think contaminated salt mix would be a stretch since all my other fish are alive but then again the ones that died showed no signs of stress that I picked up on. Because I lost three fish and half my corals are fading away it makes me think it is...
As stated in the opening the bulbs are not to old. I feed every other day but it could contribute to the algae. Hair algae is not killing my fish. Surely someone can offer something I haven't thought of?????
I have tested the water with my kits and a friend of mines kits with identical results. I also want to add I have tested my RO/DI water and that two other friends use the same water with zero problems.
Here is some history and hopefully I can get some advice on what else I need to be looking for: This tank has been up and running for 4 years. It is 150g reef system with 225lbs of live rock. I had a hair algae bloom about 1 month ago and noticed some of my coral start to decline but still...