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Not that I don't believe you but you do know what they say about those who make up pct stats of your nature, right? :D

Isn't that what carbon in filters are for?

I been reading posts on RO/DI units. Is it really required for my Fish + Dead Live rock system or is it merely a placebo effect? I've read success stories from those using tap water with PRIME conditioner as an example...

periodic water changes.

I noticed a few of my hermit crabs climbing all up one another. With no extra shells in the tank, maybe one is trying to steal the home (shell) of another? Have ordered a bag of extra shells on Amazon to help keep the peace :D My banded shrimp has become a lot more active so that's a good...

good to know, thanks

Have a coral banded shrimp mixed in with fish in a 30 gallon. Also 10 hermit crabs. Read Iodine is a nice supplement to have for when they are molting. Iodine safe for fish?

What are you testing for salinity? Stay away from those plastic 7 dollar gadgets where you pour water in and read the floating needle. Even the tiniest of air bubble will throw it off. I made the mistake of buying one and wasn't out of the norm to get 3 different readings on 3 tries. Suggest...

Thank you for the tips. Back in the day I used to have a Betta sorority tank and the recommendations there were to add more to spread whatever aggressions that came about. Using that same line of thinking, almost went out to buy a few more Damsels...glad I posted here first. :D

Wow these guys sure are aggressive to one another. I just started a 30 gallon, have plenty of live rock caves etc. for hiding places and what not. So bought 4 of these guys to help cycle the tank. There is one particular guy that I noticed who was picked on constantly. Even during food...

Okay cool, no snails here. Reason I ask was some guy had an invert 10 gallon setup on Craigs. Sold me 10 hermit crabs + 1 coral banded shrimp and around 15 pounds of live rock for very cheap. They all doin great so far in my 30 and obviously those little guys have an upgrade in housing as...

What's wrong with Hermits?

Inverts are low bioload, you can definitely fit a few more. Main thing is compatibility. I just added a Coral Banded shrimp in my 30 cause I got him real cheap on craigslist. Having read some bio about them, it sounds like he's best left alone and that's okay.

Thanks for the fyi. That said, just stopped by an Asian market earlier, these places are a smorgasbord for large carnivorous saltwater fish like triggers, puffers, etc. In their frozen seafood aisle. Picked up a bag of pre cut seafood mix of clam, scallop, shrimp, squid, octopus for just...

I have a Dog Face Puffer. I feed him freeze dried Krill, frozen shrimp and salmon

So basically you bought a bare bones used tank and had to buy the rest?

Scope Craigslist for bargains. There are many who are moving and don't want to lug their stuff around and/or getting out of the hobby, take advantage of it.

Me too, and it was far longer, almost 15 years, before the internet raised in popularity. The stuff I am reading now...boy I sure made a lot of mistakes back in the day. Surprised some of the habitants in my 95 gallons did as well as they did. I never had much luck with anemones tho, and...

I just ordered this on Ebay, should be arriving anyday now... http://www.ebay.com/itm/150-gal-Aquarium-Protein-Skimmer-w-530GPH-Pump-Filter-Powerhead-Tank-Salt-Water-/191217427927?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c857265d7

Forum success is all about the active posters. Posting a question and not getting an answer for weeks or months usually means those potential new members are going to look elsewhere to get their info.