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Of course I am a bit bias, but it was a Lunare wrasse (T. lunare, aka moon wrasse, lunar wrasse, lyretail wrasse etc) that inspired me to set up my first marine tank. I've had my boy for almost 3 years, and though at 7"+ and patiently waiting for a tank bigger than the outgrown 48"L 55G, he...

I have a shy tropical lobster (E. debelius) who hides his pretty red/purple carapace when the lights are on, but is fun to watch with a flashlight. I imagine that with aggressive feeders he'd be snatched up during one of these latenight shows, but as long as I feed him he hasn't bothered any of...

I think FlyDan solved the mystery! I can't imagine adding anything (except supplements) to my tanks for any reason! I just don't think they're indicated in the marine setup, though they can work well in FW. (an exception might be Copper in a QT for external parasites.) But I imsagine I would...

I doubt the bristleworms are the culprit; but the would explain the lack of a body! They are superlative scavengers who earned a bad reputation waybackwhen because of their accidentally "irritating" delicate corals with there bristles during their nightly forays. Most aquarists today are...

I suspect he'd fit in fine (assuming a really big tank with those impressive specimens you have!) Mine is assertive and confident with agressive feeders (Picasso trigger and lunare wrasse,) yet has a peaceful herbivorous demeaner reminiscent of a tang. GREENS! Dried seaweed (plain Nori,)...

I bet they do starve easily, because my 2 MONSTERS eat quite a bit of dried seaweed (Nori, plain.) I've had them 29 months now and have added quite a bit of new shell. They suck Nori. I also feed the hermits Spirulina pellet bits every few days. As I do not have an intensive "reef," I an get...

Yeah, I agree with JWT. Exceptions keep things interesting (like my way overstocked FOWLR,) but they just that; exceptions. Many people have a preference to what they'd like to keep. In my case, it was a really neat looking green wrasse (Thalassoma lunare.) Once you have a preference, learn...

Hi Becky. I'd have to say 'no,' everything is NOT okay. Fish loss may be acceptable to some people during cycling, but it's not to me and as you sound upset, I'd guess it's not to you either. You ask if you should check your tank levels? Does that imply you haven't? And if not, how can you...

Patience...just as Rick4tu advised. Think of it as a GOOD sign! Red slimey crap exists WHERE NOTHING EXISTED BEFORE! Do the things you're supposed to do, and it WILL pass. Your tank is going thru' a chemical & bacterial puberty; complete with acne, new hair in strange places, mood swings...

I agree with Playtime. They ARE easy to feed, however they do not eat much when there is competition that is bigger than they are (most fish) and/or more assertive at feeding time (most fish!) Also many species of Goby have unique "niches" in the wild that should be replicated as closely as...

Yes these (as are most) critters ARE a good sign, but I think Playtime meant Isopod or Amphipod, as Cephalapods are a group of Mollusks that include octopus and squid! Most quick moving "bugs" are different types of Crustaceans including Copepods, Isopods (marine variety are whitish critters...

By "Live Sand" I believe you want sand that is "seeded" with many tiny lifeforms, in addition to beneficial bacteria. This sand is "alive" and like LR is kept in clean heated seawater at all times. This site sells 'Florida Keys Natural Live Sand' which sounds close; I'd make sure it is shipped...

The more "natural" decorations you have the better for the health of your tank! I will however exempt all coral skeletons collected for the sake of decoration only. They are beautiful but an animal DIED giving up it's skeleton! I won't encourage anybody to collect things from the sea...I don't...

If we want the fish to be as happy (and healthy) we will give them a tank that duplicates the ocean we took them from to the best of our ability. If I could fit a tank the size of the Ocean in my house I would! IMO, many fishes enjoy the substrate. My lunar wrasse rests on it and glances his...

Check out this site www.seahorses.de/ It has great info on feeding, breeding and tank set up including Caulerpa.

Hi Tattooed. Sounds like it could be head and lateral line erosion (HLLE). HLLE is characterized by degeneration of tissue around the eyes and lateral line (which starts behind the eyes) and the formation of scar tissue. It is prevalent in mainly herbivorous fish after introduction into the...

Hi Kibe. Beth is right about wrasses burying, however the 6-line is among the ones that do not. (Genera Pseudocheilinus, Thalassoma, and Labroides among others seek shelter amongst the rocks). This little guy is quite shy and will have trouble competing with assertive feeders. He needs LR...

Hi Kibe. I order Selcon (fatty acid supplement) and Zoe (vitamins) plus dried seaweed selects (from Ocean Nutrition) and Julian Sprung's Sea-Veggies from www.petwhse.com. They also have a paper catalog that's fun to shop from when you can't be online. Regards, Darlene.