Recent content by kibe

Just did a water change on my 55. For the 1st time in about 8 months, cleaned my coral and conchs with bleach. Rinsed each piece for 30 minutes (timed), rinsed afterwards in de-chlorinator, let stand outside for approx. an hour, and because it's so cold out, put all the coral/shells in a hot...

Interested in previous comments on cleaning coral.Algae in my 55g. has changed color from a reddish-brn. to lately, charcoal/blk.Is this an indicator of water quality?I'm on the tail end of a copper treatment cycle, and thought this could be the reason. When I cleaned the coral with a fish-only...

Hi, Juvi...Thanks for the update on my wrasse. It's still not eating, that I can tell, altho it appears as if it is. What is "LR"? Sorry if I'm missing something elementary. I've put in an aerator, varied the food, etc. Now am debating about a water change but don't want to mess up copper...

Many thanks for your quick response.I'm taking your advice.About "fish" stores, you would be amazed how little the local (Richmond, Va)saltwater retailers seem to know.The best store I have ever been to is one in Sarasota, FL.These people are really pros and have a huge selection as well as...

I live in a remote area where help is zero.This site is the BEST.I have good water and change every 3-4 wks.A scheduled change has been postponed because of copper treatment started 2/14,stopped 2/23.I recently added 2 new fish (10 days ago).W/you recommend I wait another week, as I have been...

Interested in remarks about feeding tangs.Have a healthy yellow that's been in my tank (55) almost 2 weeks.Where do I find the vitamins discussed in a recent query? Where do I also find seaweed and natural foods like this?So far this fellow is eating everything I've offered (frozen brine plue...

Dear Beth, Thank you for your reply.I've had this tank about 13 mos. and am hooked on the subj.! Every new addition causes concern,especially when they are as pretty as this wrasse.I have an airstone I'll hook up in the am.I treated the tank because of a particularly brutish tomato clown that...

Dear Beth, Thank you for your reply.I've had this tank about 13 mos. and am hooked on the subj.! Every new addition causes concern,especially when they are as pretty as this wrasse.I have an airstone I'll hook up in the am.I treated the tank because of a particularly brutish tomato clown that...

I have aa 55-gal. tank which I have been treating with copper for 10 days. My latest addition to the tank is a 6-line Wrasse 10 days ago. There are no signs of ick, fungus, warts, mucus, disease. But this little guy seems to have difficulty swimming. Hangs around the bottom, curled...