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Calcium at 400 will not support thriving corraline growth. Try to bump it up to at least 430-450 ppm. Lighting seems fine, in fact my corraline was better before I got my halide lighting. Mine is still growing, don't get me wrong, but not as deep dark purple as it is today with the bright...

Have you changed lights, or lighting schedule? Looks like it is bleaching. How are your calcium, alk, and mag levels? What about PH?

Interesting maxalmon....I had 4 decide that they preferred the back side (outside) of the tank beter than the inside of the tank, got tired of picking them off and putting them back in the tank. .......my lfs told me that they like cooler waters, and most reef tanks are too warm for them. I have...

They look like nerite snails, and they do hang around each other. The power head seems to be their hangout.

Originally Posted by unleashed make sure you get that pigmy angel food i recommended for your butterflies for this girl.. she will def need a special diet Especially if the tank is under one year old. They are grazers, but do adapt to aquarium life rather quickly. Feed her a good diet, and you...

That blenny is awesome!!! Does he act like a lawnmower, or just hang around like a clown? Interesting coloration.

Yes, sponge. They will grow with proper care, good filter feeders.

Really curious on this.....any chance of a pic of the ballast and fixture? I'm picturing this humungous fixture above a fish tank.....

I agree, halimeda will take over the tank fine with good calcium levels, good lighting and ample flow. Trim where need be, when it takes hold.

The most important element in moving is that you save as much water as you can. Empty the tank as mentioned, and be sure to set it up as soon as possible. Lots of containers with good fitting lids!!!

Sounds intensive, what is the wattage? I would be more concerned with the spectrum of lighting with that type of fixture, and of course the heat.

250w in a 30g and 14" off of the water should be fine. Be sure to have good ventilation on the lights so that it doesn't get too hot. But, I am sure that you could house any type of coral in that tank. Some of the sps corals would probably have to be up higher, with good flow, but all of the...

Before we can answer this question, we need to now how deep is the tank, and what the light is as far as wattage. 14" may be fine if it is a 24" deep tank and lights are 250w and only housing LPS, and leathers etc. What are you keeping in the tank, and what type of lighting. How deep is the tank?

Originally Posted by tinatina5 very nice how high are they in your tank? Exactly in the middle. I have a 24" deep tank, and the lights are placed 7" from the top. Thanks for all the looks, and kind comments. The candy cane was doing well with the pc lighting, but the new lights have really...

My candy cane is definately enjoying the new lights.....upgraded from pc lighting a year ago to 150w halides. ( April of 2007) I just recently changed the bulbs from 10k to 20k end of September and everything is popping. Sorry the updated pic is just with the actinics, but you get the idea, it...

I may be interested in the 405 fluval. How much?

Why is it that the hitchikers always do well, but the ones that we buy are most likely to die? Beautiful picture. I have a similiar species, but it is purple. Came in on live rock, not bought, and doing wonderfully, has even grown.

I feel your pain, just dropped about $375.00 on 3 150w 20k, and 4 96w actinics..........My pocketbook is feeling the pain........... Not really sure why they should cost so much, but loosing expensive coral because of bulbs is just not my cup of tea. I just plan in advance for it.

big....I would move your duncan up into the rocks if it were mine. Sand can definately injure corals.

49, and staying that way for along time.......... No birthdays for me, ever again.