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Anywhere would be fine, as long as the coral is facing upwards rather than on its side. Evedently, they won't survive if placed on their side. Also make sure to give it proper amounts of current and lighting. Graham

What was the scientific name of the tree coral? Or, if unknown, what's the genus or family? Graham

Originally posted by sandman12 what kind of clams r those? R maxima clams rock dwellers? The clams pictured are T. crocea. T. maxima is also a rock boring clam. Graham

Mike, It looks like you're going to be receiving some very colorful frags! I esspecially like #3 and #6! Graham PS. I'll get in line after Kip ;)

All of those clams you've pictured are rock boring clams, and they shouldn't be placed directly ontop of the sandbed. You would be best off placing them high up on the rockwork, where they will be able to receive ample amounts of lighting. T. crocea the strongest byssal gland of the tridacna...

I'm sure you could put hundreds of tangs in a 120 gallon. But, as Squidd stated, many would be extremely stressed due to the lack of space. I would personally aim for 2 tangs in a 120 gallon tank, depending upon the demensions and species of tang. Graham

The most colorful fish, in my opinion, would be the Blue tang (P. hepatus). Graham

Originally posted by Bang Guy Graham, I could be wrong but I didn't think Hippopus was a Tridacna Clam. Yes, you're right. H. hippopus was the correct name. Thanks for the correction. Clams need what min 400 prefer 450? I would aim for 450ppm. Also check alkalinity regularly, as that can...

Gina, That's some amazing coloration! May I ask where you received it from? Graham

Very nice pictures! How big was the carpet compared to the fish? Graham

Did you do anything prior to when the anemone moved? Any changes in current and/or lighting? Graham

T. gigas and H. hippopus are two clams that will often thrive under VHO and power compacts. H. hippopus is highly sensitive to any sudden changes in salinity or pH, so it's recommended that the hippopus is kept under only the best conditions. T. gigas is one of the bigest of the tridacna clams...

I agree with Bang, if it's growing it should be fine. Poor mantel extention, to extent where the mantel is almost completely withdrawn, may be taken as a sign of stress. Graham

Debi, Very nice! It's obviously very happy in your tank! Graham :)

Originally posted by brian90vette Also, I have 260 W of PC is this enough for these live rock clams? Brian Yep, that sounds fine. These clams are most likely non phtosynthic, or are found in deeper waters. I also agree with what others have said about the feeding. Graham

The best aclamation process, in my opinion, would be to start out the halides 2 hours a day. Add 30 minutes every 2-3 days, depending how the corals react, until you get to your normal lighting period (usually 8-10 hours). Adding an hour at a time can often shock the corals, therefore it would...

Originally posted by Bang Guy Keep in mind that the Gel version is a LOT easier to work with. MUCH less chance of glueing your finger to a rock. I completely agree! I've always used super glue gel, and have found it to be much easier to work with. The glue usually doesn't run down the branch...

Originally posted by Ty_05_f Wouldn't MH burn up things. I mean MH are made to be for larger tanks and for the light to be distributed throughout the tank. Correct me if i'm wrong. Actually, no. 150wts of halide on a 25 gallon tank is releasing the same amount of intensity on a 100 gallon...

C'mon Reefnut, you're not fooling anybody! Those first two pictures aren't frags...they're more like small colonies :D Great shots! :) Graham

I would like to get some SPS coral, nothing to difficult, Most SPS corals are considered difficult to keep :) As far as lighting goes, I would always recommend halides for keeping SPS (and tridacna clams). If it's impossible to install metal halides into your existing hood, I would recommend...