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Originally Posted by dmjordan increase water changes... what are your water parameters (ammonia, trite, trate, phosphate) DM is right, your water should smell fresh and salty not like bad fish. Do you use a skimmer? If not they are really worth while. I have a 55gal on a 5in live sand...

I wouldnt be suprised if that is how he shows the goby that he is ok to be cleaned. I had a cleaner goby for a while and he was cleaning a copperband and it would point his head down and look like he was swimming funny.

Originally Posted by MaxSmart All urchins, or just black spiny ones? I had one of those, he died... I heard later that they get large fast and topple your live rocks. I have a purple short spine one and he cosumed half a LR worth of coraline so I had to move him to my other tank. I wouldnt...

I have a 12-14 inch Dragon Moray that I need to sell immediately. It cost over $750 and need to sell for $650 (neg with partial trade for lighting). It is much more attractive than the one listed for sale for $800 on this site. He is eating very well and if you do any research on these eels they...

Originally Posted by whyamisofl btw, I have been using only ro/di from the start I read that I can put plants in the sump to clean this up......what plants can I put in the sump that will clean this up? Firstly your clean up crew is really small. I have a 55 gal and first purchased 50 snails...

I have had a coral banded shrimp for 8 months now and have had my smaller fish 'disappear' (fire fish and neon cleaner) he also made quick work of a fire shrimp (I was going to move him but thought the shrimp would be safe for at least one day) nope he was gone the follwoing morning. I also...

If you are going to use any live natural filters ie sponges than it should be in the first section. LR also. Then you will make the most of the mechanical filters to clean up what is left over. Also make sure you have alot of flow around the sponges, they are not so easy to keep but if the...

I purchased a blue spiny lobster about a month ago and he is out all the time. He even stole a clam from my snowflake eel the other day. He is usually hunting for food. In the few weeks that I have had him he has also already molted twice! The shell is very cool because it is much harder...

I have had alot of success with clams on a half shell. They are not primarily fish eaters (look at their teeth) so it would not feed him fish. That way he doesnt consider the fish in your tank food. I also feed him krill and whole clams right soaked in nutrients. Good luck.

Originally Posted by Drewsta I was thinking about an eel as they are my favorite maybe a dragon eel but I want something that will move around, and allow my customers to view. Its not really a draw if all you see is its head I have a dragon eel for sale, and he will draw attention with his...

Bristle worms make a good snack for some shrimp, (ie Coral Banded) and are a part of the clean up crew eating ditreous and other dead thing's however they have been known to attack and eat anemones and very sick, injured fish. They can also get really big so their presence isnt as big a deal as...

I have picture of my Dragon Moray in a 55 gal species only tank. His teeth are so big he cant close his mouth. Check him out at http://geocities.com/rsejohnson/MainPage. By the way he is for sale.

Originally Posted by ophiura Is this a standard 105? Which I believe is another 4' tank though tall? The problem if it is is that there just isn't much room for active fish like that. Many fish do not use vertical room so much as horizontal. I would agree to take at least one back, personally...

Originally Posted by SaGxMAN I assume you mean nitrates? Chaeto and clams will help reduce trates, but keep in mind that by doing water changes, you are also adding depleted nutrients back into your tank. I wouldn't stop doing water changes altogether. You might be able to get away with being...

Originally Posted by kedabo Ever since my brittle star died there has been this redish brown stuff forming on my live sand. Can anyone tell me what this might be and what to do about it? I can post pics if needed. It very well could be cyno bacteria which can appear reddish brown. Are there...

Originally Posted by Stanlalee try to get em down at least 10ppm and make sure calcium is 400-450ppm. Stanlalee is right on, esp if you are considering delicate corals.

Do you have a cleaning crew?(snails and hermi's that have cleaned the sand over the 4 years you have had it? If it isnt full of ditrius which your tank wouldnt survive very long if it was not 'cleaned' for four years than it would be a great addition to your new tank because you will get all...

Please follow the link provided, I am looking to sell this Hawiian Dragon Moray Eel. I live in CT and pick up if preferred but I do have the means to ship it overnight if required. He is about 12-14in long, very aggressive eater and is absolutely cool. price $700. Follow the link to see what...

Originally Posted by AW2x3 Obviously, the larger the tank the better as you you'll have territorial issues, in a smaller tank, especially if you're not sure the --- of the specimen(s). Just a short list of fish my female has been with, without any problems: Triggers: Queens, Clowns, Durgeons...

Originally Posted by AW2x3 Let me know if you're also interested in trades, or just want $$$. Sorry I need the cash, I have a 135gal reef also that is full and want to redistribute some of the wealth of life in that tank. Like the eel said I am going to set it up to host an anemone and pair...