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As for the bubbles, they form in our tanks as the results of photosynthesis the good by algae the bad by an out brake of cyanobacteria. Are you using RO water and what are your nitrate readings?

Quote: Originally Posted by coral guy what the heck happened It’s not detrimental certain corals have the ability to fill their lobs with water and expand

One of the things I love about reef tanks are the unexpected times your corals will just blow up for no apparent reason

Quote: Of course you can not get the hose until you know what size...LOL...you wnat it to fit tight Lois dont you ever stop

Quote: Originally Posted by Slice BOTH of my cleaners are carrying eggs!! I read up on how this is possible and it does happen, but the eggs may not be fertile, nothing more than free food. looks like the RG is waithing around for a free meal

Quote: Originally Posted by tangs rule We're with those 2! could be a jail brake in sight

I have not read through all of the posts but to answer your original question on what to do when you start to read ammonia in starting the nitrogen cycle, my answer is simple get good books on the hobby leave your tank alone and test in a week or so to see how you are getting along. If you do...

Greg is absolutely on the money. The same thing will happen as you lose the high of water in your sump do to evaporation or a slowdown in return to your sump due to dirty filters Quote: There are many "in-sump" skimmers that are REALLY picky about water height in the sump...

Quote: Originally Posted by travelerjp98 wow.. .that's a much bigger difference in my opinion than the first 2 pics ! Wait until you see it in full bloom. Ummm I think I said the same thing to meowzers recently

More pronounced polyp extension and color change today

Quote: Originally Posted by spanko Are you talking about the one with the shrimp? If so I already have and made my comment. yes

Actually Lois I am thinking it’s a dead curly Q anemone

I will continue to try to get better pics but can someone tell me what the hell that ghost like thing is

Yes Henry I also cannot seem to find any info stating that waxing is a form of regeneration BTW take a look at my new thread in the reef site

Quote: Originally Posted by spanko Well if his book is different than the quote above then he has contradicted his awesome self. That quote is from an article contribution he made to another site. Here paste this into a google search Is Leather Optional? Go to the first link to read the quote...

Actually there is a company called pinpoint that makes digital monitors they don’t have an all in one monitor they do have individual testing monitors BUT they are super e EXPENSIVE

Quote: Originally Posted by spanko From Mr. Borneman "Sarcophytons all shed a surface layer of dead waxy tissue from their surface. This is a regenerative action, and serves to rid the surface layers of algae and waste. Strong currents will help limit the frequency of this shedding. During such...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kiefers Ola senior Joe! Tank looks goooooood as usual. For some time I was unsure what reefers meant by waxing. I have a toadstool as well and it basically it closed up for a good period of time. Then one day HALLELUJAH!!!! So typically how long is this waxing...

Quote: Originally Posted by Slice If I recall correctly, wasn't there an identity issue when you first received this fish? Excellent memory my good friend you are absolutely right the fish I was originally sent was sent was not a jewel damsel

Quote: Originally Posted by travelerjp98 Is the Jewel damselfish aggressive? Actually I got the damsel as a juvenile. He was the last fish introduced into my tank. I have had him for over a year as of late he takes a run at the cardinal now and then but leaves the clown and blenny alone. I am...