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I was curious to know what is a good guideline for lighting. I have read that 4 watts/gallon is a good starting point. What is your opinion? Presently I have 2 55watt PC's, but plan on purchasing another set (without the blues). That would put me at 4watts/gallon. Just curious, cause gosh...

you know, that's weird. my sebae clown plays in the hairy mushrooms during the day (lights on) but at night (lights out) he will bite down on the corner of the rock or glass and just start paddling away! I mean, he digs a hole. Then he bobs up and down all night in the hole. Then daylight...

painting the back of the tank. now that's an idea! :D

I've noticed those of you who describe their tank(s) set ups in your inscrip. My question is, how do you know when you have enough lighting? When you can't fit anymore on your canopy? When you come to where you can barely afford the power bill? Just teasin ;) Really, my 55gal tank is only...

could someone explain this, Southdown sand? what's so grrrreat about it?

baking soda (really cheap) and make sure its diluted 1st :)

in my experiences with mine. i split mine in two, attached the cutting on a piece of rock. they grow like weeds. are they in alot of current? try placing them somewhere with not alot of current, they'll "pulse" again :)

mine too, Ags. i moved my closer to the top of the tank and now they are walking off the rock i purchased them on. and yes, like golfish said, they'll be a time when you want them to stop. but i want mine to walk on my back glass. wouldnt that be sweet! to have red and purple mushrooms...

i just resently purchased this beautiful orange decorator crab. he is the coolest little guy! my question is, since i introduced him to my 55gal reef, he has been hiding against a piece of live rock. it is not apparent he is eating (unless at night, when lights are off). is there anything...

sorry to hear of your sick fish. i removed a neon dottyback not long ago. i went to my LFS, great guy he is, let me borrow his fish trap. all it is is a 4" diameter cylinder. the back closed off, the opposite side is a slide door tied to a fishing string. put some food in the back of the...

what would be the worst to happen if i dumped a packet of brine shrimp eggs in my 55gal reef tank? i got the packet of eggs from a LFS.

my critters came today, the bristle star that came with my order is torn apart. it's legs are everywhere but body intact. the water smelled horible. is it dead? help! of course i havent entered it in my tank. what do i do?