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I would imagine I 'stressed' it. As much as I 'stressed' the fish with the cleaning, but his/her move was very little. I simply tried to expose it a bit more by turning the rock it was on and others that were covering it. I appreciate and respect that he wants to be in a place that is...

How big when you first introduced it to your tank?

How long does it take a fish like a hippo to go from 1-2" to 7"? Are they like many fish and size according to their surroundings?? In nature, are they roamers or do they tend to stay tight to structure???

Yesterday, I was doing the weekly 10% water change and cleaning and I decided that if the BTA wasn't going to move, I would rearrange the LR and position it in a more desirable (viewable/accessible to the clowns) position. While I rearranged, I reduced the ph flow directly onto the BTA with a...

I will try the 10% weekly. The tank is a 34g (actually 29 with a 5g sump) Red Sea Max reef tank. I use only RO water. I apologize, I don't have my 'numbers' available right now, but at last testing, all was wnl. I was concerned the nitrates were high, but they were good. For stock, I have...

The way you describe it, it is cyano. If I reduce the lighting periods to two hours and regularly 'clean' (Is weekly enough), can I expect this to 'cycle' and not be a problem later on down the road? As far as flow goes, I am confused there as well. I have tried both ways; heavy direct flow...

I know some recommend reducing how often the water is changed. Others suggest reducing feeding. Others recommend no more than 2 hours of light per day (for awhile). I eventually want to begin to introduce corals and want the 'system' acclimated to the light and stable so as to avoid an algae...

It was established in March of this year. I have two 55w 10,000k actinics that I leave on from 11:00am to 8:00pm To reduce nitrates, I feed only once a day for the fish and the anemone gets 1/2 silverside q other day. I try and change 20% q month. What changes might you suggest?

I have a relatively new system currently with live rock and a few fish. I even have a few fern-like plants and green 'worms' (plants) growing on the live rock which are very desirous (I think), but I also have a sincere problem with algae and browish/purple cyano. I know it is normal for a new...

Has anyone ever used a rotating powerhead to create more of a turbulent flow vs. linear flow. I would think the fish, inverts, and corals would prefer this type of 'pressure' rather than linear. Any value in something like this or is it uneccesary?

What about the flow issue? Should I be concerned about too much flow discouraging (it) from coming front and center? Is moving the live rock with he/she attached advisable as another way of getting it front and center? Most of the anemone I have ever been exposed to seem to roam. This...

coraljunky, ...and this is kept where? Under your tank? It looks like it is in a cabinet. Why the multiple chambers? How big is your reef tank? Is this the same as "sump"? How exactly is this system setup in relationship to your main tank? Questions, questions... tons and tons of posts...

Thanks for that recommendation. I will not refoot. I was feeding it frozen brine using a turkey baster q other day. Based on the info suggested on this board, I am going to start feeding it silversides. They just arrived yesterday. Is that appropriate? Is there better? How often should I...

Ok, help out the 'newbie'. Many of you talk about re(fuge)iums. I understand you use them to isolate live food like pods and live rock, but what else do you use them for? Describe to me how you have your (fuge) set up? Is it a seperate tank or set-up in your main tank? What equipment do you...

I have had two clowns and an anemone for three weeks now. The BTA has decided it likes it best tucked down in an opening of the live rock somewhat hidden and protected. He (or it) doesn't open up much and does not appear to want to be hosted by the two clowns. It really can't because it is...