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Originally Posted by Blesum At least you left Philigmaimi's reply up so hopefully I will be able to copy and paste rather than retype and rework all of the links again. Thanks. Nope, hitting quote did not get my source/info back so I couldn't do a single copy and paste to start a new thread...

Bang, I'm surprised you'd rather that I start up another "What's this in my tank" thread rather than use one that already exists? It'd only clutter up the forum. It makes more sense to have posts asking the same question in one thread so that it stays up for longer, gets more looks and more...

Rather than clutter up the forum with simliar questions, I thought I'd try posting in here first. 120 Gal cool water tank with local hitchikers only - LR from local waters in San Diego. 5 days old. Worm in upper left picture. Snail to right is about 1/6" big. What's the worm and the snail...

Originally Posted by ophiura What are the collecting regulations in your area? I've applied for an scientific collection permit ($58) from the state department of game and fish and am waiting for the paperwork to be processed and approved. When it comes back, it will tell me what I can and...

Kicking this back to the front page. Any particular keywords to use in my search? I notice that the life sold here at this site does not list any water temperature ranges whatsoever. -Blesum

Originally Posted by nemo22 where do you live? and what kind of live rock can you get? In the San Diego, California area. Rocks are all over the place, just gotta get wet and be strong enough to swim/carry them out. Harder than I expected too. Does that answer your question - Dunno how else...

Took photos tonight and signed up for photo hosting so here ya go... So what were those? I stopped by the drug store, brought a 20 gauge needle, went by the supermarket, got lemon juice and injected them. Even found a couple more hidden in the cracks that I also injected. They were easy to...

No idea what aiptasia meant so I googled it and found this informative page at: Link deleted, no posting to other saltwater BB's. Hmm, I have no idea. I did not see them open but they are small (about 1 1/2 inches long, 3/4 inches wide, but one shrank up much more when I tried to peel it off...

I am setting up a tank for local marine life. Got some live rock today out of the ocean. Noticed that there were three small and closed up anemones (at least that's what I think they are, plus they're alive) on the bottom of one of the rocks. I'm in the process of setting up a new tank and...

In process of setting up a cool water tank for local marine life only (San Diego, CA - 60 degrees in wintertime, 70 degrees in summer - Average 65 degrees). I have the impression that the cleaning crews that are talked about here and sold at SWF.com are of the tropical variety and not what I...

BTW I will not be using any animals brought at a LFS, nor will I be releasing animals back into the wild after they have been in my tank since it apparently is illegal (and possibly dangerous) to do so according to the department of game and fish. -Blesum

I don't have my circulation figured out/set up yet. I guess the best thing to do will not be to put the sand in the tank and try for sand with zero visible animals. I will also get sand further down the beach next time since there's a runoff drain near where I was collecting sand yesterday...

First of all, I'm setting up a tank that reflects the local marine life in San Diego. Today I headed down to the Scripps Pier in La Jolla for my salt water, and the beach there for my live sand. It was low tide and I got my sand in ankle-deep water, but it was FULL of clams -They were a pretty...

I can't really answer any of your questions but since your post is sinking to the bottom without a response, I thought I'd give it a kick back to the top as I'm interested in the answers too. I can however answer one of your questions. No, you don't need live sand if your other filtration is...

Originally Posted by dfelton I'm also new, but have been told to ONLY have 3/4 to 1 in. max of sand. I'm going with a wet/dry sump as i've been told they are the easiest to clean and I can hide my protein skimmer (came with it too) and my heater in there, so that they are not handing off the...

I'm also looking for a hang-on skimmer for a 120 gal - Preferably a Coralife Super Skimmer 220 or even an ASM if the price is right. Just thought I'd jump in on this thread. :thinking: PM me. -Blesum

I can't seem to find a clear post that answers this really simple question. There are filter beds, live rock, water filters, protein skimmers, live sand, deep live sand beds, scavenger animals and God knows what else that are commonly used for filtration here by the members. What do I really...

Well, my tank is for local marine life, and the water is from the local ocean. The cleanest water source I know of around here is a 30 minute drive to the south at the Scripps Pier (La Jolla). I can only make it down there 2 or 3 times a week before dark due to work so I think it would be wise...

Is it OK, and how long can salt water be stored in a plastic bottle and still be suitable to be used for water changes? -Blesum

Originally Posted by cain420 use ro water, dont know what it is, look for the thread.. Reverse Osmosis water from a water machine/processing store. -Blesum P.S. My first post NOT asking a question! Whoo-hoo!