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Safe salinity level would be 1.022-1.025. The higher your salinity level is the lower you dissolved oxygen level in your water will tend to be. If your sure that your cycle is complete, the you can start off slowly with some snails, obviously, since you have an algae problem. The algae problem...

Oooopppps, I just realized how old this thread is! I always tend to respond without much consideration for the date... I figure, if my info helps a fellow hobbyist...then t's worth it! Thanks though for your response... Best of luck to you...

The white spots are spirorbid worms! They are another one of natures reef inhabitant, where the only bad thing is if they accumulate on glass and equipment. The other is a hydroid.

The white spots are spirorbid worms! They are another one of natures reef inhabitant, where the only bad thing is if they accumulate on glass and equipment. The other is a hydroid.

Crocea and Maxima clams arealos known as boring clams. The reason being, and your finding it out first hand, is they rub, causing friction which allows them to mold themselves into a rock that they are attached it. Squamosa, Gigas, Derasa and Hippopas clams live in sandy bottomed areas. Care...

Does your clams mantle show any signs of fading coloration? How about signs of gapping? Does it react to light alterations? What are your calcium and alkalinity readings? Do you supplement your clams diet with phytoplankton? Is something bothering your clam? These questions being answered...

If you plan on taking the reef path for your tank, the Black Diadema Sea Urchin makes the best choice. The reason being they are not cumbersome so you won't have to worry about it knocking over your corals and rock, that is associated more with the other more destructive urchins. With inverts...

Nothing really can be done as once these sponges or worms bore into the shell of the clam, they prey on the clam from the inside out. Their is another menace to clams that kill clams a different way. Small white pyram snails will focus their attention along the clams Byssal threads and work...

It is gorgeous! The last pet shop I worked at had one that was 6" in diameter! I love all species of Montipora as it is one of the easiest SPS corals to maintain with very intense lighting or optimal water parameters and nutrient poor water.

As someone once stated and I agree 100%... If it is not broke, don't fix it! If all the other corals are not showing any sign of health issues, leave them alone! A coral inflicted with Brown Jelly, a simple cut off and removal of the infected part should rectify the problem. The only thing...

The tube hitch hiker is definitely a Vermetid Worm! They are not going to effect your coral and are a welcome addition to a reef tank as they feed on particulate matter suspended in the palegic areas of your tank. The coral in question looks like a species of Blastomussa Wellsi! Blasto...

I hate spell correct! The word is Favites not fatties! Sorry for the misspell!

It is definitely a LPS. However, it is not a Favia Brain coral because Favia corals have a distinct separate coralite wall surrounding each head. Fatties would be closer to the identification of your particular coral, however, I would more strongly suggest this being a species of Platygyra!

Excellent pick up for $10! It is definitely a chalice and probably either Oxypora, Echinophyllia or Echinopora. These corals are beautiful with many species commanding high prices due to their vibrant coloration. Some of the more highly sought after types are the Blue, Miami Hurricane, Alien...

The brown or blackish stringy substance is, in fact, zooxanthellae being released by your zoanthids. This can be a potential problem so you need to watch them. However, often times, a coral will release one strain of zooxanthellae for another strain that is better apt to benefit your...