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I have read that Atlantic zoa's are very small, also called seamats, but Pacific zoa's are larger......Someone help me on this one. I have a rock that is covered in zoa's, but very small....they called it a seamat at the store.

Originally Posted by PerfectDark I agree that is a nice looking BTA... Your bulbs are enhancing it a lot but it looks awesome!! IMO I wouldn't worry too much about your hairy shroom there. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they do just fine next to each other. I agree with PerfectDark, the...

They are interesting fish, I would say that the main reason they are not reef safe is the fact that when they are small they move rocks, corals, and anything they can possibly move, they will. Also known as rock tumblers. When I first set up a saltwater tank, many moons ago, I had one and he...

Bumpity, bump.......You out there BIG? I would like to get one, but wonder about it munching on my shrimp, snails, crabs. Anyone know?

Excellent pick there!! Good luck with it. Nice paly's too.

Excellent choice. Raise the calcium, and keep up the good work!!

Everything looks good, but I would try to raise your calcium levels. For good corralline growth, and thriving corals it really should be kept around 400-420. I tend to keep my tank about 450-460, I have clams which need a lot of calcium. Your alkalinity is perfect. Keep it there. As far as what...

Hey Big, your new avatar of the porcupine is really good, is this a new addition? How is it doing in the reef?

Great pics, Shrimpi!! My torch is really a good color too, but my camera just doesn't get the true colors. It rivals my RBTA!!

If in doubt, purchase a really nice piece of live rock with corralline algae already on it. Place in the tank and use a toothbrush to scrub it. This will seed the already placed rock. But, as the previous poster said, give it time and it will come back. Keep up with the water changes to give the...

Could be a sponge, I wouldn't rush to get rid of it yet.

Has the amount of available algae shortened in supply? Were you there over the holiday to feed as normal? A lot of time when they have to fend for themselves this will happen. I wouldn't rush to remove anyone yet. Now that you are aware of this, feed with nori sheets, and the aggression should...

Again, the discosoma mushrooms are the easiest, and most forgiving. Research, this variety on the net. I have red, mint chocolate chip, blue spotted, blue, and green mushrooms. I also have lavender, but, would not put them in the easy category. Here are some pics of some of mine. 1st pic--blue...

Without seeing the tank, or the perameters then......if you feel it is worthy of a rock of mushrooms then go for it. Sometimes we are too impatient to wait, and a mushroom rock is a good starter. Don't overstock the tank, just get the one and see what happens. Using seasoned water is a good...

The first pic has me somewhat concerned. It appears that you have slime algae, or cyanobacteria. This alone will kill corals, and will quickly over take them. The algae will quickly consume the oxygen levels in the tank. It is a very aggressive bacteria. Have you checked your perameters lately...

1 month is pretty new, but if your parameters are solid....not fluctuating then it is stable. I would, if I were you, wait a few more weeks to be certain. The longer you wait then the better chance of them, and any other coral, or fish, inverts, for that matter, will have to survive. Many things...

I agree, this fish is 99% reef safe. Mine will pick at my kenya, but I really don't care, this coral overpopulates anyway. I can't say that it does any harm, but still picks at it. I have plenty of other "tasty" coral, and it seems to leave them alone. Always out in front (once established), and...

Doesn't sound good, but how in 3 hours were they great? Today you posted to another person in the soft coral section that they are great mushrooms to get, not starting wars, but just don't understand. Post a pic of these mushrooms. It could be that they are splitting, but from the discription...

I would be careful with hairy mushrooms, they have been known to eat small fish, especially gobies, and slow moving cardinals. Mostly fish that hover. They are also very fast growers, and can given time take over other coral. As far as lighting, simple pc lighting is good, but of course higher...

Beautiful pics of sponges. These are beneficial to the tank. Leave them be.