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The vast majority of anemones do not survive in captivity. Despite that fact, many people are lured into starting marine aquaria by the fascinating relationship between the clownfish and their host anemones, generally its a bad idea to purchase one until we learn more about how to keep them...

Eric, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages on this particular brand. Do a search (its hard to see and in red on the bottom right of this page) and you can see we discussed this topic recently.

Sounds like you have Muriceopsis flavida, a Spiny Gorgonian. These corals do best when they are placed in strong water flow. They can catch food as it is swept past them in the current. They are easy to feed on crushed flake food and frozen brine shrimp. I would glue them to a rock near a...

Some gorgonians (e.g. sea fans) are very difficult to keep in aquaria because it is difficult to provide them with adequate amounts of the foods they need, find gorgonians that have zooxanthellae (symbiotic algae in their tissues) this will provide for much of their energy needs. Such...

Live rock is actually pieces of coral skeletons that have broken off reefs during storms. This 'rubble' washes in toward shore where it is collected in shallow water. Pacific live rock is prized for its high porosity which provides superior nitrifying/denitrifying capability, meaning it keeps...

I would like to hear any comments about experiences with UV filters in conjunction with a reef setup. I'm hearing conflicting reports that it can kill up to 99% of all microorganisms, yet is that good for our corals/anemones? Thanks in advance.

The chance to play God.

Playtime, The biggest factor in unwanted algae growth are high Nitrates, Phosphates, to much lighting, silicate and carbon dioxide. Control of brown diatom algae is relatively easy. The first thing to do is to get some Trochus or Astraea snails that eagerly consume the brown diatom film. There...

Hi Playtime, What's your phosphate level?

I was wondering if anyone could comment with their experience using calcium reactors? I see that they usually start at $300+ are they worth the investment? Thanks

I have a SeaClone myself and to this point am pleased with it. It will go through stages of not skimming so I wouldn't worry about making adjustments just yet. Also, you'll hear lots of people say that the SeaClone is a low-tier skimmer. For me, that's exactly what I wanted, as I am of the...

The people on the fish side were probably stunned you put something in your tank that could be potentially dangerous! In this particular case, you probably have nothing to fear. Depending on the color of hermit legs you can determine closer the identification of your hermit. He'll eat hair...

I talked with them today about my order. Apparently the tropical storms in Florida have disrupted procurement and distribution. They said early next week I should see my crew...

Stick to freshwater Vinny....

I heard that nudibranches eat pest aipstatia anemones....

Greenex is typically used to treat small koi ponds and large freshwater tanks. It removes nutrients that faciliate algae so I would definetly NOT put that stuff in a tank where I want algae to proprogate. Why in your case are you using this product? Do you have a "clean up crew" ie snails...

Test and post your chem figures. Make sure your temp is between 74 - 78. How long has this been going on, anything new been introduced to the tank?

I'll be curious to know what your chem reading's are and where your temp typically sits.

Very frustrated at the moment as I have discovered that my "18 inch" ETSS Skimmer is actually 20 INCHES TALL!!! It may not seem like much but it absolutely destroys what I was trying to do underneath the aquarium. With the limited space underneath there 20 is 2 inches too big. What's worse is...

Sounds like a nice combination, but I would probably go without the damsels. They seem more trouble than their worth, with their sporadic aggressive behavior.