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I was having the same problem. What I did was increase the water change frequency. It brought the bad levels down enough to inhibit the growth of cyno

Welcome!!!! The Best advise I can give you is to check on these forums BEFORE making discisions. I have found out the hard way myself. Do a search for any questions or post and you will have great success. By the way, I also have a 29 BioCube w/ an additional powerhead and Protein Skimmer...

I used the 2 part B-Ionics and time. Tank is now covered. It seems the balance you get on a constant level helps alot. Once you get the coralline started, scrapping some and letting it float around does help alot also. Good luck!

My six line hides when I put my hand in the tank.

Originally Posted by austin i wish my clowns were like that every time i walk by they dart into their cave i wish they would get more aggressive They seem to be more aggressive if they have a host and you get too close. My brain coral is almost too big for his area but I hate to remove him...

Good Luck Steel. Hope all works out for ya.

Originally Posted by WangoTango Do you have good coraline growth? Things like xenia, zoos, mushrooms, and green star polyps grow quickly and spread over the rock. -Justin Yep!!! Good idea.

Originally Posted by Al Mc RO will help remove nitrates, but I had similar problem with nitrates and phosphates. Once I added the DI filter it removed them completely. I would test your water before filtration, after your 'old' filter, then again after you have changed the filters to see how...

I have one of my Clowns that likes to bite when you get to close to HIS open brain coral.

I have a 29 gallon BioCube with the Sapphire Aquatics 29. I love it and think it should be standard equipment on these tanks. It is unbelievable how much stuff it takes out. A little pricey but worth it to me.

I think I would be lowering the water level ASAP. Find a temp home for the critters and fix or replace the tank. I can also bet it will break at a bad time otherwise. Like not at home and everything on the floor dead when you return. By the way, what brand of tank?

Speaking of the well water you use, are you in a farming area? If so this could cause high NO3 (Nitrates). This is do to farmers fertilizing and it seeping into the ground. Check your tap (Well) water first. This should give you the answer.

Originally Posted by seamandrew Pistol shrimp cannot be kept with other shrimp. If you value your cleaner shrimp, wait until it expires before investing in a pistol shrimp. My Pistol Shrimp and Fire shrimp have been doing fine for over 8 months.

I had a emerald crab eat a xenia before. Come to find out the xenia was dying and nature took over. You might want to keep an eye on that coral even with the crab out.

I have used AntiRed a couple of times. Please read the dosage closely if you use any chemical.

Originally Posted by cpbirds407 ...and on top of all that, there are a lot of "opinions" in this business. Other than the facts of parameters of the water quality and other vital things, most of the things that we discuss here are just opinions. For example; Should I keep an anemone under MH or...

I have used Kent Tech I for 1 year now with no problems. There is a noticeable difference in my coral appearance and growth. I just wouldn't overdose. Use less than it says is my rule of thumb.

Originally Posted by LazyPinoy *****'s specialty has never been fish. it more of the dog cat type of thing. Its a bad management thing. IF they were smart, they would hire people that know how to care for fish, stock it up properly and they would make a killing. It would be just a matter of...

Originally Posted by 1journeyman Folks, we've said this before. If you don't like the way a major chain treats their livestock don't purchase from them. Any of them...Anything. Corporations are in business to make money. If they start losing business they will change their practices to...

Looks like diatom to me. How big is your cleanup crew. I had this problem and increased my cleanup crew and problem solved.