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There is no doubt there are predatory types. No doubt. But that doesn't mean just because you see one that you need to destroy them

If you have a lot of bristleworms, it is because you have a lot of food for the bristleworms. Cut back on your feeding, and you should cut back on the population. Otherwise, they may well be doing you a favor.

I would be wary of keeping it in that tank - by the time you may notice a problem, it can be too late. It is better off in the 125. As a general rule, they can not be spot fed, and require lots of mature LR. I would try but most do not eat it. What they are eating on that rock is open to...

In nearly all cases they are harmless if Asterina stars. Most people with LR have them, and very few have issues. If there are problems, most people report damage to coralline. In most tanks this is irrelevant. The white patches on coralline is a natural response to grazing from these stars...

OK, I only have SO much sympathy for your predicament right now Nice upgrade!!!

Technically if I took a rock from my tank, that I've had for ages, and gave it to you, I would be giving you cured live rock. Clearly bacteria is well established. Uncured rock, though it still has bacteria, has so much die off that it overwhelms the capacity of the biological filter to use it...

Originally Posted by srfisher17 True; but when there are a lot of variables, its nice to see the ammonia spike and then disappear. You can then proceed, slowly, with complete confidence. Patience is very necessary in this hobby/addiction----but often a real pain in the dupa for people like me...

This is tough to answer because it depends on a lot of things, like my first floor is concrete slab because we don't have basements here. It depends on the floor configuration (eg a tank in the middle of the room against a non-load bearing wall) or which way the floor joists run relative to your...

Yes, she has a pic of a big polyclad...not like the small guys. Pretty scary, but... Would I risk killing off other stuff for it? Maybe not. It has been awhile since you've seen it. If you keep anything. get a bucket with a small powerhead with tank water, so you can shoot that off without...

can you get a picture? If it is uncured live rock, then die off and rotting can kinda look funcky...

It is typically not used in saltwater...even in freshwater it is generally not needed. I am assuming you have filtration and water movement. These are oxygenating the water (esp to have surface aggitation). Airstones can cause a variety of issues. In tanks without corals it is in large part...

In such a small tank, I would be definitely worried. How much live rock is there? Both of these guys are remarkably snotty little fish when it comes to territory. They look cute and harmless but boy, they aren't. Does your LFS have any sort of return policy? I would try leaving the lights...

While it is possible to use sand and fake corals, I will add that there is no substitute for live rock and it can work wonders for fish health, IMO. It provides natural grazing opportunities and overall establishes a more normal and natural system. There are some fish that, IMO, you should...

It is still entirely possible, if the LR was cured, that you will not see an ammonia spike in the tank. In which case you would be generally free to add the hardiest of your fish to the tank. But at a very slow pace...to allow the biological filter to always stabilize and not be overrun.

I am assuming you have circulation in the tank with powerheads? You do have biological filtration (which is your live rock). What you are lacking is mechanical filtration (which you may or may not need) or possibly chemical filtration (the option to run carbon or similar). All tanks need...

It is the only time I am ok with annoying pufferfish to get 'em to blow up...

Yes, I agree. I have a FW tank there as well...though it has supposed "sea" turtles in there. I just decided they are not sea turtles. Turtles and goldfish.... Yes, I have combined penguins and clown triggers.

Yes. Yes I have

Is this a fish only? What is your pH and alkalinity? Do you have any areas where detritus accumulates, or algae grows on the sand? How many gallons per hour are your existing powerheads? Do you have a sump with a return line?

Many people "plan on" a bigger tank and it never works. So it is a disservice to the fish. If you are getting one, then it should not be hard to wait a year. Besides, it can be stressful for fish to transfer systems. So I personally would wait until you have the other tank, for sure. The...