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Those are definitely Q-tip Sponges. I have them all over my glass and on the underside of rocks. They reproduce fast and are harmless.

I would avoid Blue Leg Hermits all together, they fight too much. I'd stick with the Zebra or Scarlett Hermits. Your bioload will be fine as long as you have a good protein skimmer and you stay on top of your water changes. I wouldn't suggest adding anymore fish however. I have a friend who...

Horseshoe crabs are awesome. However, be aware that they grow quite big.

Nope, you're doing nothing wrong. Skilters are very loud and do make tons of micro bubbles.

I wouldn't say that your Pygmy is aggressive, I guess it's different for each individual fish. I've heard stories of Pygmies being aggressive and others about how they're very docile. I don't forsee a compatibility issue with your fish wish list. IF the Pygmy becomes aggressive, then...

Pros: Great personality, entertaining to watch. Cons: Will destroy your aquascaping by burrowing.

You can try taking your Pygmy out for a while and re-introducing it later. BTW, where did you buy your fish from?

Sounds like white sponge to me.

Originally posted by swimrnum1 so waht do you recommend for the order that i put in my stuff? sand? live rock? fish? what if any special thing do i have to do to live rock when i get it Get about 20 lbs of Live Sand and put that in first. Then add the Live Rock. The tank will stay cloudy...

Originally posted by minitrucke Why does everyone bash *****'s name? Every salt water fish that I have bought from there has thrived (except my anenemes), sp? What the deal guys? You are one of the lucky 1% who actually have a ***** that doesn't neglect their tanks and livestock.

I have a Blue Star Leopard Wrasse (Macropharyngodon bipartitus), not the regular one you're talking about (Macropharyngodon meleagris). From what people have said, they're very hard to keep. Luckily, mine has been eating like a pig from day one. I feed her frozen Mysid Shrimp and Blood Worms...

Your fish list is good for a beginner. I probably wouldn't get anymore fish than that, you may be pushing your bioload. Also, don't buy all 4 fish at once, the sudden dramatic increase in bioload can throw your tank into a spiking haywire. I'd get the 2 clowns first and your cleaner crew...

You can very well have more than one clown in a tank. However, not all species of clowns will get along. It really is a matter of luck sometimes. The best thing to do is to introduce all of the clowns at the same time. Corals ARE NOT for beginners and require well established tanks. Stick...

Yellowhead Jawfish. Personality = though the roof

Damsels are all aggressive in general. They serve one purpose in life: to cycle!

That would be up to you. All I can say is the one I had was very docile. I know some descriptions of this star say semi-aggressive but I have yet to see any aggression from the ones I've seen, including the one I used to own. If you want to spend the money, the African General Star is well...

I have one, he's the personality of the tank. Such a wonderful fish. Be sure to have a good 4-5 inches of sand for him. I'd say get the Jawfish, there's just too much personality to pass up on.

Originally posted by Socer03dud i don't think it's the acclimation because the fish usually die about a week after i get them. I get my fish from a lfs. I know they sell sick fish because i've asked a lot of questions there and they also usually have the sick ones with a do not buy sticker...

Originally posted by Gilpil I have heard that red knob starfish are very aggressive, and I have had a chance to get one, wanted it but did not want to lose all of my snails, so passed. If you're referring to the African General Starfish, I would have to disagree. I had one and it never...

cubs89, the only thing you have to worry about is the starfish. Your snails and urchins will get along just fine. Certain starfish can be aggressive when they get larger. Olive Brittle Starfish and Serpant stars have been known to prey on other inverts and even small slow moving or sleeper...