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Thanks for the info, Haven't got one yet...still gathering info. They are really cool though, lot's of different colors, shapes and textures.

Old Yeller, I saw the same research at -- and lmao. What a rip off. It should also be noted the research was by a lfs (on-line store, if I remember right)that wanted to see what that MM actually was. I'll go with a dsb, cheaper and if you get small enough particle sizes, its the same. MM is...

I would like to get one, but have no idea what to feed. I don't have any corals like them in my tank. I am curious as to what, and how, those that have them, feed them. I can't imagine feeding it silversides, krill etc, like I do all my lps and anemones. I know they have long sweepers at...

80-82 here. Broomer is right on the species issue. Some corals like it a bit warmer, some cooler. I have no sps corals, only lps, 2 leathers and one chili.

bump, I was still writing on an edit....

If it is taking food, that is a good sign!!! :D Hope everything goes well. The other thing I forgot to mention is sometimes they will release some excess zooxanthellae. (symbiotic algae) This is pretty normal. It looks like brown stringy snot coming from one of the mouths. Sometimes...

I have one. I've only had it a few months. They do not need light, they have no phyto living inside their tissue. In nature they are found in caves, near total darkness as well as in high light areas. I have mine in a high flow area, glued so it hangs upside down (It is in bright light I...

Are you talking about aiptaisa anemones (undesireable), or desireable anemones? If they are aiptaisa get a few peepermint shrimp. They eat 'em. Made short work of some I had on some rock.

Try reefcentral.com, they have a forum specifically for octo's.

I disagree with throwing more lights at it. Even thought it has photosyn. algae, light isn't the only answer, these corals have a good appetite. They come from a variety of environments, high light, low light, nutrient rich water and no so nutrient rich. Try getting it into a slower current...

Info-sponge, Ironreef found a study on MM. It turns out the MM is actually 60 + % quartz and or silica.It is posted on --. In other words it is the same composition as many dsb's, just very fine particles. I'm setting up my 140 and using quickrete sand for a dsb in the main tank, and in the...

I've heard of some folks using an ice cube and rubbing it on the base of the anemone. Some of the foot will detach, and then slide a finger under it and gently remove it. If you tear the base / foot of it it is a pretty tough thing for them to bounce back from. I have never done this but have...

If you are leaning toward a reef set up, definately invest in lighting before you invest in corals, and you may want to think about a skimmer and maybe a sump. If you don't already have 'em. Sumps make h2o changes, testing and any additives easier. They are also a good place to hide heaters...

Ask risc over in the aggressive forum. I remember seeing a few posts over there on bat fish. I don't think it is as much an "agression" issue as it is that these guys get HUGE.

I have a 40g FO tank with a 4-5in dsb, and maybe 15# of lr. My total water volume in the tank is less than 27g. Keep an eye on the h2o chem, might get an ammo spike, it can get wacked pretty fast, even with a 35 gallon sump.

I have mine high up in the tank and directly under my pc's. They are classified as an aggressive coral in that they will grow sweeper tentacles and sting other corals. Two things will encourage this, strong water flow and close proximity of other corals. You can put them next to a hammer...

Do a search for Mag pumps on this forum, also try Life Guard pumps, you should get plenty of info / experiences. The only thing about the LG pumps, I'm getting is they are not submersible. I think the Mag pumps are. The other thing with a CPR overflow is you may want to hook the siphon tube to...

I've got the same cpr on my 80, My return pump is a Rio 2700 @ about 700-ish gph. I also have 4 ph's in the tank to help circulation. I have no experience with Mag pumps but many here on the board use them. For my new tank I'm using life guard pumps. It all depends on how much tank turn over...

Shrimp, I would go with as fine a grain as you can. There will be some largerr grains in as wel, but as long as the majority is smaller grained, it should be fine.

Upgrading to a 140! Bought it today. Couldn't pass up the deal. Guy custom ordered a tank and then didn't want it. I was at the right place at the right time. Brand new, still in the shrink wrap, 140 acrylic - $350. Getting some stuff drilled on it, and the stand built. Wife and I wanted...