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  1. poniegirl

    how long should a tank take to cycle

    Additional catch is that you will need to feed this cleanup crew, because as you might guess, with no fish there's not a lot to clean up. Feed them lightly, in an accessible area so that you can cleanup after them. By the way, keep an eye on your LR, it can be quite entertaining while you wait...
  2. poniegirl

    Reef startup questions

    You might try new hobbyist forum...bump, in any case. Sorry your questions are out of my league.
  3. poniegirl

    Red slime problems

    I don't think I ever saw a pet store, much less SW specific...it's been a long time, I'll ask my Ma. Rbrockm1, I have a 3 yr old tank that flares up when the skimmer is not working properly. I can always tell....
  4. poniegirl

    Spraying for Spiders

    Originally Posted by riafekim We just had our annual termite inspection and they told us that we have a large number (over 100) of Brown Recluses under our house. Yikes! :scared: We are going to have them spray under the house but they will also be spraying inside the house around the base...
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    Red slime problems

    Originally Posted by MichaelTX by red algae I assume you mean cyno bacteria. increase your water flow at the sand bed usually its caused from a lack of water flow that hels it get a foot hold. as a extreme measure they have a product called chemi clean that helps rid the tank of red slime...
  6. poniegirl

    red slime need help asap

    Are you running a protein skimmer? I have found that this is key in slime control.
  7. poniegirl

    Need Help ASAP!

    Sorry, I wasn't clear. Not propagating...gutting. Everyone who is anyone is in the rubbermaid, with powerhead, LR and heater..seahorse in a separate container. I snapped. And the yellow damsel will not be going back in. Not fishicide; she'll be at SeaScapes tomorrow at 11 sharp. I've had...
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    Need Help ASAP!

    YOU ARE AWESOME folks! Thanks a xellion!
  9. poniegirl

    fastest growing coral???

    Originally Posted by reefreak29 Xenia That's a big YEP
  10. poniegirl

    Need Help ASAP!

    I am gutting my tank. I have xenia that are attached to two rocks...what do I do? TYIA!
  11. poniegirl

    is this dangerous?

    If TX is around, I know he has had experience with this..
  12. poniegirl

    Why is my emerald crab missing a arm?

    https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/235900/how-mean-are-cc-stars
  13. poniegirl

    Why is my emerald crab missing a arm?

    I've heard CC Stars are quite opportunistic feeders. There was athread not long ago, I'll try to find it..
  14. poniegirl

    Wrasses?

    Well, if they aren't bothering anything and you like them, you should leave them! What were the wrasses that you removed? I have heard that bird wrasses can be rather nasty to tankmates?
  15. poniegirl

    sign guy's tank

    I love the shrimp! They remind me of kids who want to be sure the other doesn't get ALL of the M&M's!
  16. poniegirl

    Suggestions for compatible fish?

    My opinion would have to be that you are already full for a 55. The tang is a main reason. Sorry.
  17. poniegirl

    Favorite Book?

    Originally Posted by DragonZim Hmm, not favorite books, but favorite authors... Anne McCaffrey Terry Goodkind George RR Martin Robert Jordan Dan Brown Anne McCaffrey Crytal Singer series and of course the Pern/Dragonrider series! Also Vertical Run by Joseph R Garber
  18. poniegirl

    Mandarin pic

    I just love the way they move! Great photo, and very healthy looking.
  19. poniegirl

    Sponge with tubes?

    Check out my post in Photography forum, title is Getting There. I think we are trying to ID something similar.
  20. poniegirl

    Getting there!

    Originally Posted by mopar9012 oh ok. Well mine are MAYBE a month old so i dont think i could get a decent photo. Plus i can only get decent photos on my phone. But mine are the same color but just arent as big. They are also on this ONE rock by my leather. Have they always been "tubes"? Mine...
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