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Almost forgot star polyps. They spread like wildfire. Not one of my favorites but visitors always like them because of the constant moving.

The easiest I've had so far are mushrooms, bubbles and polyps. One of my favorites has been welsophilia brain. I don't know what your lighting is but these do require a sufficient ammount. They blow up during the day with water and shrink at night. This coral is also a favorite for my fish...

I doubt cutting back will hurt the corals. They are low light corals. Just make sure you keep a close eye on the tank during the next few weeks. Gradually increase the lighting periods until you are back to normal and the algae has been defeated. I also made a mistake earlier. Emeralds are...

What kind of water did you use for the 50% change? I would add a couple of more emeralds and look into any other natural animal that combats that type of algae. I'd also cut the lights to 4-6 hours. It seems to me that they are the cause for this algae bloom. After a couple of weeks hopefully...

What would help us determine your problem a little better would be your water conditions. I've always felt that you have to tackle the problem from the source and going to a lfs for advice is many times the wrong thing to do. They like to offer quick and easy solutions for problems that they...

You are definitely in for some trouble. If I was in your situation I would feed the fish extremely little every other day or so and make extra water changes as soon as the readings start changing. The worst thing is that your tank was started less than two weeks. If it was an established tank...

It's good to hear something positive about a lfs after all the experiences I've been through and heard. Too bad they're not in my area.

From what I've heard and unfortunately experienced it is difficult to keep in the aquaria. The plants I had became white after a while. My opinion would be to go for the refugium with caulerpa.

I purchased a u-build it pkg about 8 months ago and all the animals are still around. Took a week to receive but the pkg was well worth it. Place your order and be patient, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend them.

I've always felt that if your tank is established and has great water conditions adding a few corals or inverts at a time won't affect the chemistry of the tank. Adding fish on the other hand at the same time can be a problem. I think it also depends on the type of corals you get. Whenever I...

All this time I thought that your firefish was dead. As long as he's alive theres a good chance he'll be ok. As far as the mandarin goes I would not recommend it to you. In my 29gallon I have over 60lbs of lr and he is tearing up my pod population. Luckily I got him used to frozen brine but...

The tomato and damsel are pretty territorial so adding another fish is going to be tough(especially in a 20 gallon). If it were me I'd add a fish that doesn't threaten their territory (a bottom dweller) or another hardy fish that would be able to handle the acclimation period and hold it's own...

I don't know how good that 4 bulb retrofit kit really is. It might be better if you wait and save up for better lights. There isn't any info on the ballast, bulbs or anything. I spent over 400 on my vho hood, fans + ice-cap ballast. If anything it might be better to wait, save up and get...

I have 2-95watt vho's on my 29 gallon and so far they're great. I would have liked more lighting (mh/vho) to have a clam or sps but the temps would have been way too hot. If you're going to get vho's make sure it's an electic ballast(change bulbs every 8-12months) verses tar which you have to...

It's not the clowns fault for being territorial. It is instinctive and natural. Adding a new fish to an already established tank is always a risk. Definitely keep the lights off, move around ornaments or rocks and feeding them some food always works for me(keeps them distracted). This...

I'm not sure if your system would support a mandarin for very long with only 40lbs of lr. In my 29gallon I have over 60lbs of lr and if it wasn't for my manderin eating frozen brine he would have a hard time eating. They chew right through your pod population.

Your ph and nitrates are a little high. Many inverts and corals can grow tolerant to higher levels. New additions, stressed by moving, will be more succeptable to parasites and sickness. They may also get damaged in shipping and when arrive in your tank. If the water is not perfect they would...

I upgraded from 2-40watt(no) to 2-95watt vho's. Incredible difference and everything I have is thriving but if I could do it over again I would have went with a vho/mh set-up so I could keep clams and sps. I didn't have enough for a chiller and in a 29 gallon I knew temps would have gone over...

I haven't ordered from tampa bay but have heard that on occasion you will inherit a mantis shrimp. Aquacultured lr is gorgeous but does weigh heavier than others. I ordered from Gulf-view and would definitely recommend them. I received 3 starfish, several crabs and snails, 2 urchins and a...

Make sure you examine it closely and smell it before buying it. You'll know if it's cured or not then.