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    My new reef aquarium

    Does anyone have much experience with Birdsnest? I ask because some algae attached itself to the birdsnest. I assumed modifying my light schedule would kill it off, however it has fully coated the birdsnest now. Is it game over for that coral? Or will at some point the algae go away and the...
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    My new reef aquarium

    Now after trying to feed it again (3rd day in a row) it looks like it's releasing its waste. But at least looks a bit more plumpy which gives me some hope... yeah?
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    My new reef aquarium

    So, I had a busy few weeks and hasn't had time to deal with my tank. This includes feeding the coral. Anyone have any thoughts about my open brain? It keeps rejecting all food I give it. Does it look like it's starving or am I over reacting?
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    My new reef aquarium

    Yesterday my corals arrived! I placed them in the tank and put epoxy on a few of them so they'll stay put. I'm concerned the Tongue coral doesn't look as it should though. Here are the pictures, let me know if anything looks "off".
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    My new reef aquarium

    Quote: Originally Posted by Gemmy I would rethink the tongue coral. They sit on the sand and can get HUGE!!! They can move and it can hurt other corals. So I thought I read that somewhere as well so thank you for confirming that the tongue coral moves. In that case since I already put the...
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    My new reef aquarium

    Very cool picture dude! Seeing those pictures makes me all geeked thinking that's going to be in my tank!
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    My new reef aquarium

    So I finally got to put in an order for some more corals! I currently have Favia coral, Green Birdsnest, and Lunar Zoa's spread across my tank. I placed an order and will be getting Tuesday the following items: Green Tongue Coral Hammer Coral Candy Cane Coral Mushroom Coral Brain Coral -...
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    My new reef aquarium

    Quote: Originally Posted by Gemmy I'm leaning to colonial hydroids. I'm not 100%. :( Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Thank you :). I'm happy the day finally came. Now the wife says I get to start working on finishing the basement and gave me the greenlight for the in wall tank! WOOT! :D/
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    My new reef aquarium

    Ah ha. Bang Guy I think you may have nailed it. I see you've had this mention in the past as well. Pretty cool though, thank you for helping identify!
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    My new reef aquarium

    Hellooooo everybody! So I finally get to put time back into my tank. Just got married two weeks ago so for the last month/two months I've had very little time to put towards the tank. Came back from the honeymoon to see at least two inches of water evaporated in my tank, levels crazy off, and...
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    My new reef aquarium

    Sorry, meant to say shouldn't be completely clear if it's the natural way. And no worries about my little freak out. You had me alarmed but better to spread some knowledge versus keeping it to yourself. I've shifted the powerheads this morning and almost immediately anything on the bed and...
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    My new reef aquarium

    It's a vibex. Is that the bad one or the good one? I'll look at shifting the power heads and get it in a circular motion. It seems like some sections of the tank have clear spots too though. Anyway I'll adjust it around a bit and see if it looks any better. I'll also keep that in mind that...
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    New 300 gallon In-Wall tank build

    Looks very nice!
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    My new reef aquarium

    Bang Guy, I'm not sure if these are going to be all that helpful. This was all I could get right now. So you're saying getting 20 of those would be overkill. Duly Noted. I've been doing all I can to keep good water flow. I have either a 55 or a 60 gallon hex tank and from what I've been...
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    My new reef aquarium

    Thank you for that information -- both of you. But Bang Guy, if people shouldn't add sifters then how is it that they keep their sand bed so clean? Also, I just added to an existing order I have for 20 nassirus snails and five cleaner clams, will that cause any problems? I also have a...
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