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Originally Posted by meowzer It's not a watts per gallon issue...it's an intensity issue or (PAR) do not ask me to explain You Rock!.. As the Virginia slim saying goes .. You've come a long way baby! WPG is the worst rule ever invented for this hobby!!!! I have a 10' tank that is only 12...

Natural hosts for percs are Heteractis crispa; usually H. magnifica; Macrodactyla doreensis; Stichodactyla gigantea. H. crispa will usually find its spot at the sand/rock interface H.magnifica will usually perch itself on the highest rock in the tank (or sometimes the tank wall) M.doreensis (AKA...

Originally Posted by Mr.clownfish that has happened to me for every clown fish i have ever had. if i bought a clown 3ins long that is kind of on the dark colored side, and bought a smaller 1.5in bright orange male, in about 2 months or less it all ways gets as dark as the female. I'm saying...

Some folks do OK with silversides. But remember a lot of splits is usually stress related, and one that expels often is being overfed It dont think its a natural food for BTAs, and I have heard a lot of horror stories, so I thought that Id share my thoughts..

there are 3 natural hosts for ocellaris clowns. Unfortunately 2 of them are very difficult to keep (or get a good one), and the 3rd is rarely imported (gets huge). Those anemones are H.magnifica. (difficult) S.gigantea (difficult) S. mertensi (rare) Having said that, clowns dont need their...

you all have these ideas/answers, but without even knowing or asking what type of clown? Yes, some species can and will turn darker with strong lighting (onyx pers for example).. YEs, some will darken as they become female(with age).. (tomatoes for example).. some will have stings/spots from...

Originally Posted by TruPerc So I guess my next obvious question should have been, what is too much and what are improper/proper foods for a BTA. most of them do best by eating small plankton size particles IME. In the scientific journals that I have read (very few) have said that when the...

Yep, I understand.. just wanted to through some caution out there.. , many ways to skin a cat ( .. Just kidding.. I have 3 myself )as with everything in this hobby,

Originally Posted by meowzer Spanko has an acrylic lid...so the brainstorm came from him And I asked my husband if we had a drill that could drill 1/4" acrylic and he said yes.....or I would just have the glass shop do it....I already have to measure around the filter and skimmer... and if it...

Originally Posted by MR.reef which nem would be ur favorite???? i am looking for one i have 250w 20k lighting its a 125g. and i got a bta and it hide all the time i am looking for one for my clowns I guess if I have to pick, I have to say one of my giganteas, and probably the brown. However...

The sun or any lighting is not the cause of the algae. Nutrients (phosphate, nitrate) are the limiting factor. Not lighting. Julian sprung/Charles Delbeek said it best in TRA vol 1.. Something like this Car stereo.. if you leave the power button off, you can turn the volume knob as much as you...

Cool. Congrats! Seeking a little comfort and shelter from the re-arranging yesterday

I put mine in my tank, and its never moved. My H.crispa (sebae is term often used with a few different species , but most commonly H.crispa) does get some food everyday, but only small portions that make it past my fish when I am feeding. I use a high quality "complete reef food" H. crispa is...

what type of anemone?

Originally Posted by AQUARIUM125G is Rotifeast any good for breeding clowns??????? Question is too broad.. Is it a good product, Yes. Is it good to add to the display tank that holds the broodstock? Yes Will it work well for feeding larva? You might get a survivor or 2 but the success rates...

Experts?? I dont think that there are any in this hobby just as there are no (or very few) absolutes.. Some have more experience than others, but this hobby is still so new.... BTW, I hope I didnt offend with the growth thing.. I was just trying to inject a little humor I just had my giganteas...

Yes, regaining its color is a good sign. You should feel comfortable when the anemone finds its spot and says put. It will "deflate" on occasion, but if it is continuously deflating, I wouldn't be comfortable. 3 months is pretty good, but does not necessarily mean thatits out of the woods. I...

I have seen anemones take over a year to slowly starve/consume themselves. The saddest part is that they often starve because they are being feed too much or improper foods. Sometimes it takes more energy to consume what they are being fed than the energy gained. A year would be an OK benchmark...

there will be some aggression whether the new addition is male or female, so its hard to say at this point. The fact that they were together this morning is a good sign.. good luck

Originally Posted by ynotme4886 I got these a while ago.....previous owner said they were a pair of B/W true percs. Didnt think anything of it at the time but got into a discussion about them with the wife earlier today and then did a bit of research. I am now thinking they are a pair of black...