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I think what you are referring to is more with freshwater snails. Supposedly, saltwater snails are very difficult to breed in captivity.

If it still has high ammonia there is still die off. I wouldn't add it to a cycled tank. Have you tried a water change, maybe 20%? Also, you have a powerhead and heater in with the rock, right?

Originally posted by mudplayerx you don't even need a filter provided you have at least 1 pound of live rock per gallon. I've heard you would want more than just 1 pound/gallon to ensure enough biological filtration. If you have a cansiter filter and never clean or rinse the media, you could...

Originally posted by jasonk when doing a water change you must add salt to the water, but when you're just topping off the tank, add plain ro water. This is correct, but just to clarify . . . you must pre-mix your salt and RO water to be used for the water change in another container (likely a...

ophiura, I realize that puffers are messy fish and need more room than others might, but I definitely appreciate your feedback. I'd much rather have someone tell me something I already know of than learn myself the hard way! :D I do plan to put him in his own tank and he'd likely be the only...

They only get up to 5". Following the 1"/5 gallons I should be fine, but thanks for the suggestion.

I have AquaClear powerheads and they've never shifted or moved on their own. As lefty said above, I actually have a hard time if I need to remove the suction cups because they stick so well.

I can't help, but I had to comment on reasons 3 through 6 . . . I'm shocked those didn't work!

Originally posted by bergamer and the price is significantly cheaper, as i picked mine up for $150 Great news! Thanks! Can you email me where you found it that much cheaper? Thanks again, mbrands@cox.net

Hey now. I didn't say I've done it or recommend it . . . just that I've heard of it. Let me know how it goes though. :D

It all depends on where you get it from. Mine mostly had corraline algae, but I got some nice sized pieces for a very low price.

They are not reef safe . . . thats why I've got to get a new home for Diddy. The toby puffers don't really puff much, if at all. Also you don't want them to puff. They only do this if severely stressed and think they are being threatened. This would weaken their immune system.

pyro - I apprecaite the suggestion, but the light I'm looking at comes pre-assembled. The moonlights, which I don't even necessarily want/need, are already installed. Again, I do appreciate the help! Mike

Originally posted by Willie_6 My tank has the light and balast that came with the tank. Is this sufficient? No. Look them up on the bar on the left of this page.

Originally posted by cvk531 I never trust pet stores like petsmart , and *****, etc. i always go to a marine store I don't even know of a PetsMart that sells marine fish. I think they are a good bet as far as pricing of hard goods, but I definitely agree that a smaller owner-operated marine...

Absolutely. I'm surprised they don't sell a basic one that tests just pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. Try some online retailers. I've been happy with Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (sp?), but a lot of people on here say that Salifert is the way to go.

If they wouldn't be healthy I wouldn't want to keep them. Thanks for the input and pic. Beatiful tank!

I can't give you a good solution, but can confirm the problem. My 304 was leaking when I first fired it up after not having used it for about a year. I replaced the rubber ring thinking it might have dried and cracked . . . still leaked. Out of frustration I practically shoved the top onto...

Seems like a lot of fish for a 30. Did you test the water after he died?

I've got mine in my 55, but he might be getting his own tank soon. I surprisingly talked my wife into a lighting upgrade, which means I can keep corals, which means Diddy needs a new home. :D