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Ed R, When you mention Live Sand Activator-is this some kinda of beneficial bacteria? Will it help if I top up this "beneficial bacteria" into my reef tank say once a week?

Fishmissy, I'm not sure which hermits I got- Since it was during low tide-They could be the ones that live in water. But its been a day already-and I saw movements in the sand. Do they always hide in the sand and come out occasionaly? But if they are still alive after 24 hrs submerged they must...

Krusk,jakepilot and all others, I set out over the weekend to the beach and collected some fine sand to make my DSB bed.Due to my impatience I slowly half-emptied in my tank without washing it first. I now got some foam on my water surface plus cloudy tank! I think I'll prewash it for the other...

DamselDame, Looks like we more or less have the same problem. Check some replies under my question "hairy Growth" It might help!

Krusk, I'll be planning a trip down the beach and harvest those crawlies! One last silly question- Do I need to airstone them for the whole journey- 2hr drive! Cheers

Thanks everyone for the input I'm constantly learning everyday. Getting hook on this hobby. My wife is complaining..that I might turn into a hermit crab!

Krusk, Thanks for replying. "hermit crabs do crawl in Malaysian beaches" ..but read somewhere that we shd be careful putting live rock, sand etc straight into our acquarium...could pollute the tank it seems! Funny..doesn't the LFS stock come from the beaches as well? Anywany glad to hear that...

If my live rock is covered with hairy algae and I have increased 1. circulation and did substantial water change-but it keeps coming back. Do I cut the lughting for say 2-3 days Will that help? ..or do I need to change my bulb to a better quality one? Thanks Anyone

A few questions:- Is a 30 gallon too small for reef? In a country like mine-Asia Pacific (all summer) would all round 80F temp in the tankl too hot for reef? If our LFS do not stock clean up crew will it make sense to have DSB. BTW they don't have live sand either. will seeding from old tank...

Sammystingray, So what would be ideal if not 15k? other than halide! -I can't afford plus I don't know where to hang from, for a 30gal ?! Thanks

! have a 30 gal tank stocked with, currently 1 clown & 1 blue damsel, 1 anemone (not sure which type) with LR and CC. I am concern whether I have sufficient lighting its says 15watt- but members usually mention 18000K or something! Does my lighting suffice? Tks

Thanks Kris But I can't get to the website Dr..Something Could this be a wrong web address? e mail me at:- jed.chuah@impiric.com.my

Sinners Girl, I read that you have a 55 gal tank running on UGF with no skimmer. I'm new to this hobby. I thought skimmer is a must for marine tanks. Pl share your experience. You can e mail me at jed.chuah@impiric.com.my Thanks jed

My powder blue tang just died. Iwas told that PB tang are quite difficult esp in small tank (30 gal) but was adamant in getting it. Learn a bitter lesson. When I first started, I was very impatient and wanted every fish that was avialable. Some fish died of aggresion against the same kind. My...

I have heard of this skimmer many times in the forum and would like to purchase one. Does anyone know whether they will ship to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia? My LFS does not have it./ Is there a website that I can go into to find out? Greatly appreciated! God Bless!

so while the deep sand bed can come alive..not so the rock? If I'm using sand bed don't i have to use undergravel filter to push the dirt down the sand? Anyone, thanks

How do I know what my LFS has is Live Rock or Live Sand. If I have rocks and sand in the tank. and bacteria colonise it doesn't this makes the rock & sand live? Or is it not the same. If I collect it from the sea (which is 60km away) how do i distinguish or is any sand and rock that is...

Sorry guys, can anyone tell me this marine terminology that I always come across? Forgive my ignorance!

I am having a hang on skimmer that uses diffusing stone. The cup is not collecting foam as much before. What could be wrong? My tank is a 30 gal tank. Should I change to a better skimmer For the size of my tank which skimmer do you suggest? Anyone?

Thanks for the reply. Now I'm ready to experiment!