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    new rose BTA

    IMO its just getting used to your tank. when anemones excrete waste out of their mouths, its usually due to stress. keep an eye on it and watch you water parameters. looks like itl make it.
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    Perc Stopped Eating. HALP!

    I've been feeding my percula mysis shrimp for weeks and she has loved it. She used to eat the most out of everyone in the tank. Now when I feed her, she quickly pecks at the food, but never actually eats. If she does eat, she spits it out immediatly. Should I try different food? Any tips...
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    Cleaner Crew for 10 Gallon

    Originally Posted by kaingers Nassarius snails are where it's at, be sure to have a solid 2-3 inch aragonite subgrade. I have 5 nassarius snails in my 20G along with a conch, they seem to keep the sand looking great. I would recommend red, blue, or scarlet hermits. somewhere in the range of...
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    My RBTA and the Odd Couple

    lolz i love em
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    My RBTA and the Odd Couple

    thanks! i was pretty stoked.
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    My RBTA and the Odd Couple

    Here are a few recent shots of my Percula & Ocellaris pair. I was weary about puting the two together, but they have paired up right away. In fact, they just jumped in my RBTA last week. Tank is a 12 gal JBJ, lighting 70 watt MH. I understand the whole taboo to keep an anemone in such a...
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    Pics of my Pair...the odd couple

    Here are a few recent shots of my Percula & Ocellaris pair. I was weary about puting the two together, but they have paired up right away. In fact, the just jumped in my RBTA last week. Tank is a 12 gal JBJ, lighting 70 watt MH. I understand the whole taboo to keep an anemone in such a small...
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    Carbon in Nano

    honestly, do what you feel. either way is fine. i personally go the natural route and took out the carbon and bio balls. I have used only the sponge filters in the back and LR rubble for almost 3 years and have never had any major issues. in fact, ive kept an RBTA in my tank for 7 months now...
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    Replacement Sunpod 70wt Bulb?

    anyone know where I can find a replacement 70wt MH sunpod bulb online? thanks!
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    just ordered my picotope!!

    probably nothing bigger than a goby. shrimp would be a nice addition too.
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    Some oldies...12 gal nano

    Originally Posted by paintballer768 Your lighting and paras are good, then go for it. Ever thought of keeping a small sps colony or something along those lines in there? in fact i did...i had planned on starting with something simple (birdsnest most likely), just to get my feet wet. the only...
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    Some oldies...12 gal nano

    same tank, different set up. as of now, ive kept a RBTA with a pair of perculas and a royal gramma that WONT come out lol. I'll post pics when i find some time. before everyone freaks out.... I know keeping a RBTA (or any anemone) in a 12 gal seems rediculous...but...its been in my tank for...
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    Some oldies...12 gal nano

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    Some oldies...12 gal nano

    Here are some shots of my 12 gal from last summer. Sad to say, the power went out one day in august, and the entire tank died out within a matter of days! Anyway, I know they are old shots, but its sunday and i'm wayyyy bored. enjoy FTS no flash blasto clown (rip) w/zoos
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