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Acclimation is key. Carnivorous stars are much easier to take care of but you can't keep them with any corals or other inverts.

Considered the most toxic of the cucumbers. They grow pretty darn big too, need a very large tank. There's one the size of a 10lb bowling ball at my LFS in a 580 gallon tank. I'd love to have one, they are beautiful. Not worth the risk though.

I wouldn't worry about it. Pretty slim chance on ending up with bad ones.

Originally Posted by ruaround then not one band deserves any respect... never heard that info... would love to see a source... cuz MetallicA was one of their biggest influences (along with several other bands) and the name GodSmack comes from Sully's beliefs... I wouldn't buy that if it came...

Wow.. one of those "My opinion is superior to yours" threads. Metallica was revolutionizing heavy music while the Toadies were in diapers. And if you came from Palo Pinto, you'd play rock-a-billy too. He has a unique voice, and Toadies is better than any Burden Bros. songs I've heard. Whatever...

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As long as your water quality is good and you have the proper equipment in place you have nothing to worry about. Those type leathers do this periodically to remove any buildup on them.

Originally Posted by Mech-a-nic cool Ill check on that, but they are where i get my water from thought it would be close After evaporation and top-offs and water changes... you'd be surprised.

Depends on the corals. Nothing stingy, so that rules out LPS. Softies are fine. Keep in mind, bright lighting that most corals require can cause the octopus to hide all the time. There's always an exception to the rule. Just remember, octopuses are very curious, and they are sometimes...

If they go into shock and die that quick it's probably a salinity issue. Next time you're at the store you should ask what the salinity of their invert tanks are and compare it to yours. I've had the same issue with cleaner shrimp.

Originally Posted by florida joe The goal of all business on line or not is to make money. In these times of a tight economy. It would be foolish not to comparison shop. There are many on line sites with great fish and a two-week guarantee. IMO it is foolish not to comparison shop. Loyalty is...

What's the difference in water chemistry between your tanks? Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, salinity, etc.

Anyone see the report that stated Al Gore used enough electricity in his house a month or two ago to power over 200 average households? How's that for an "inconvenient truth"?

Originally Posted by guzman825 the crowned thorn star fish is becoming way over populated. in 10 years or so it can cover the great berrier reef. not just cover it but FILL it. And so without human intervention it was meant to be. Survival of the fittest. Sucks for us in our own selfish human...

Originally Posted by stdreb27 I know how you feel, however, you're going to have to scrub those things and you don't have to scrub corals. Yup. My main issue with fake stuff. Builds up diatoms, algae. Has to be removed and scrubbed.

Originally Posted by tr1gger This is true, about $115 a piece but man they are stellar That's actually not bad considering some of the others I've seen that looked crappy and cost more. Would be great in an octo tank. Won't get destroyed by 8 curious arms, and won't sting the 'pus. Hmmm... I...

Not worth the risk.

No doubt mankind has contributed to a lot of natures problems, the majority of natures problems really. But Earths climate has shifted occasionally throughout history, even long before we began creating industrial waste. As others said, nature will balance itself out. Some creatures will adapt...

Pretty cool. Low maintenance! Won't die! Bet they're just as pricey as the real thing though.

Just to add to this: I have found that Abdopus aculeatus aka the "Bi-pedal Octopus" is fairly well-mannered in a peaceful community tank. I decided to test the theory myself after following the experience of another keeper who had an A. aculeatus in a tank with seahorses, sailfin tang, and a...