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Stanlalee, Thank you much for the long and thoughtful response. It helps a lot. I get it now that I went too fast, and will need a lot of measures to correct things if I want everything else to stay alive. Felipe

The skimmer is a SeaLife systems such as the one http://saltaquarium.about.com/gi/dyn...%2FSEALIFE.htm

OK, installing it right away. Any tips on how it should be done? Any links to how to install a protein skimmer? Do I need a powerhead to get it gong? Will adding more bioballs help? Will more frequent DLS pads changes help? Felipe

That is what has surprised me as well. I thought the inverts and corals would have been the first ones to go. I don't really trust my test kit since it may have expired, so I might take the water to be tested at both stores tonight and post what both of them say here.

Ok, here is a list of all remaining livestock: 1 tomato clown 1 longnose puffer 1 red weaver ( sand perch) 1 panther grouper 1 yellowtail damsel * All fish are ~ 2 in. long 4 red legged hermits 4-5 blue leg hermits 1 choc. chip star 1 serpent star 1 sand sifter star 1 tiger cowrie snail 1...

Yes, I drip acclimated them, and I had them for a few weeks before they died.

I own a skimmer, I just haven't installed it yet. To be honest, I don't know how. Is there anything you recommend I do to save the remaining fish?Will buying the bacteris from the LFS help for now? I used a test kit to get all of the measurements, but the weird thing is that when I take my water...

No skimmer. Not all of it was live rock when I got it. I got a few pieces hoiping they would turn into live rock using a few LFS bought purple pieces ( 1-2 lbs. each) What i don't understand is why the fish are dying, one at a time, and the hardy ones , but not the coral of the weaker fish. And...

I have about 40 lbs of rock now, but only 2 pieces were bought at the LFS as purple live rock. My salinity is 1.023. I use a SeaTest, nothing fancy to measure it. What I don't understand is why are the hardy fish like the damsel and porkfish dying, and more delicate fish I have ( panther...

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I started my first SW tank early in december, and cycled with damsels. A couple died in the process, and I used a little bit of live rock ( 5-6 lb.s) My tank is a Oceanic 50g. Wet and dry filter w/ bioballs. A couple of weeks ago, i also added Xenias ( they are multiplying) and some green polips...

I just got a set of the Jebo Odyssea w/ lunar lights and was wodnering if the moon lights can be pointed. if so, please let me know how to do it! Thanks! Felipe

Oceana, I am in Gainesville but go to St. pete a lot for business. I was wondering if you could recommened any LFS in the area, preferably downtown or near the pier. Thanks in advance, Felipe www.Felipe-Bastos.com

I lost a porkfish today and part of the mourning process is getting something new at the LFS. My girlfriend and I wanted to get a nudibranch and were wondering if a small ( 2-3 in.) longnose puffer will bug the nudibranch. And if so, are they poisonous when they die? Thanks, Felipe...

Darth Tang, what and how often did you feed him?

I got a 3 inch panther grouper a couple of weeks ago for my 55 gallon. I just saw a thread from Puffer 24/7 ans he has a HUGE panther grouper in there. I know mine is going to outgrow my tank, but how long until he doubles his size? Thanks! Felipe www.Felipe-Bastos.com

So does that mean you don't think it is worth it for what they are? And would 2x96 watts ( 1 daylight, 1 actinic) be enough to keep its color? Thanks! I am learning a lot!

This is all the info i was give: VERY NICE SPS Coral. FAST GROWER This is a very NICE coral, perfect for any collector or hobbiest. UNIQUE Fluorescent NEON GREEN HYDNOPHORA (Approx 2.5 inches)(Aqua-culture) FRAG This coral is very healthy and has good polyp extension. This auction is for a Frag...

I was offered for $20 + $10 overnight shipping. Is it a good buy? And what does non mounted frag mean? Thanks, Felipe

One of them uses test strips. The other uss the lab test tubes, not sure of the brand, though. I don't often test at home, and my tests are expired, so I don't trust them. Thanks, Felipe