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I like the Advil analogy.....the algae is painful; but what is causing the pain? What kind of top-off water are you using? How old is your tank - FO, reef ....?? Lighting? Cean-up crew? Start with the basics, and go from there...."I wish I knew then what I know now".....

I have three blue hermits - replacement shells are available, however, two of them seem to be fighting.....or are they getting their freak on?!?

I have glass tops, which decrease evaporation and allow maximum light penetration when kept clean.....JMO

Be patient....I thought the same thing when I first recieved my LR. Try sneaking up on your tank, with a flashlight, at night - you will be surprised with what you will find. Your purple coraline will spread in good conditions - just give it time :)

I recently moved and as I was placing the rock back in the tank I found a brittle star that was the size of my thumb nail - I'm amazed that it survived my cycle and the move!!!!

Hmmm...I'll answer what I can....as for lighting, you are all set for a FO. I keep my temp. at 79 and my lights on for 7.5 hrs. - opinioins usually vary on this. You can definately add LR; it will enhance your cycle - If you can, I would add it now and replace any fake plants, etc. I have...

Do all hermit crabs need a replacement shell to grow into? What do they feed on?

What do you recommend that will best feed on detrius? My tank has been established for a little over a year, however, I recently moved and had to start a new sand bed (LS, but not a DSB), therefore, I don't think I have any worms, etc. that will help. My livestock (55 gal.) is now only 3...

I agree with col....nothing will happen with your cycle until you you add a source of ammonia (waste product). Alot of people used to start with damsels, however, it is now preferred that you start and complete the cycle with a raw shrimp from the grocery store....and I've heard of some people...

I'm trying to ignore this rainy Memorial Day weekend that has ruined all of my plans...that's not working, so I guess I can't ignore this again either...lol:p

I have always had good luck with IO - "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I think someone on this board told me that !;)

Ok - I can't resist this one! My friend had me eating "pork scratchings" or "pork rinds" as he called them (I think they are the same thing). After about 5 of them he told me that it is fried pig skin......is this true?....I almost tossed when he said that. Needless to say, I have not eaten...

I also agree - I added cured LR to my tank, shipped from this site, and experienced an ammonia spike due to an expected die off..... luckily, I had not yet added livestock. It would be worth it to go through the curing process - you have some nice fish!

I've never had this happen, but now I'm worried because one of my peppermints,"Lola", has been pregnant twice since I've had her (4 months? - ballpark) I guess my other peppermint, "Frankie", has been keeping her happy. Could "Lola" be a snack for my brown brittle? (and please tell me that...

Sounds like you bought good base rock. It will clear up and provide increased density/surface area to your DSB.:)

One of my false percs. took a flying leap a couple of months ago. There was a small section of my tank that was not covered and he somehow managed to find it. I was devastated........needless to say, my display is no longer open for jumping!

LOL :D Glad I'm not the only one that needs marine"iacs" anonymous! You'll love your 100gal. - have fun researching and getting set-up (esp. with your house first!) Keep us updated!

You are already doing my first piece of advice - research! Other than that, I would start with at least a 75 gal. (save your pennies for a while if you have to). I have a 55 gal. and am finding that I'm limited on the type/size of fish that I can keep (I would love a Tang) Welcome to a...

Damsels & clowns churp?!?! I had no idea - I'll have to listen to them more closely.....it won't be the first time I've been accused of not listening!!!!:p :rolleyes:

I have a snail that buried itself into my DSB the day I added him and has not surfaced since, however, I can see that he has been moving around by the disturbance in the sand bed. I'm not sure what type of snail he is - I first thought he was a cerith snail but now I'm doubtful. Anyway, will...