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I am interested in getting one of these. Some places say they are semi agressive. Others say they are good for a fish only tank. I have 2 clown fish, a marine betta, 3 cardinalfish, and 2 cleaner shrimp. (And my hermitcrabs and snails). Ive got LR and LS, but no reef elements in my tank. Its a...

Ever get a fish that was the total opposite of the described personality? Everyone told me to stay away from a marine betta as they are very shy and dont do well in c=ommunity tanks. I love them, and bought one anyway. He is so beautiful. Always out on display in the front of the tank, and is...

Thanks for responding to my last post. You said you disagreed with my classification of the fish. I am very new at this. The description on this site for the lemonpeel is peaceful, and the scott michael book said it is only aggressive tward other angels, or once it becomes established. Since you...

Ive had a marine betta fr 2 months now, and decided to make a final addition to my tank. (55 gallon) I bought a lemon peel angel fish. I did some research on both, and both were labeled as peaceful, hardy fish. I noticed today that there are some large pieces of the betta's tail missing. I can...

Whats the best way to get rid of spirorbid worms? Is there any permanemt removal?

My usual test kit was running low ( saltwater master drops). I borrowed some dipping strips from a friend (mardel). After using the strip I got a nitrate value of 40ppm, which is super high. I was surprised as last week I was at 0 on the drops. I used some of the drops I had left, and got a...

I added a diamond goby to my tank almost 3 weeks ago. I have not seen it since I put it in. What, if there is, is te best way to find it to make sure its still alive and kicking?? Being a newbie, Id like the reassurance thats it still alive before I get another fish

To those that have been in the hobby for a while, this posting is useless. However, I just wanted to give an fyi to the newbies, like myself. I bought a blood shrimp about 2 weeks ago. I came home today to find red pieces and antennae all over the tank. I immediately got upset and assumed...

How do I ensure all of the fish in the aquarium get food without overfeeding them? I have one fish that gobbles up all the food. What should I do to make sure the little guys get some too? Too much food = extra ammonia, = bad!

I have read in a few previous posts that people's cc seastars have eaten their snails. Should I reconsider purchasing one?

Does either of these fish have any major advatages or disadvantages over the other? I can not decide between the two.

I am interested in getting an angel for my tank. I have all peaceful fish. These fish are both so pretty. Does one have any major advantages or disadvantages over the other?

I have been told by my lfs to keep my salinty around 1.020 to prevent some fish diseases, like ick. I currently have it at 1.023, and have been told in a few posts this is too low, and 1.026 is better. I plan on having fish only, plus my snails and hermit crabs. Is .026 better, or .020?? Why...

Tank set up was in January, so its been going for a while. My cleanup crew has survived for a week now, so I am ready for my first fish. Best suggestions in your opinion? I have a 55 gallon, sg 1.023, 60 lb lr and 20 lb ls. Second question, do I go to the fish store that set me up with my lr and...

I have added some snails and hermit crabs to my tank after the long cycling process! My parameters all seemed to be in order, but for some reason, all of the snails are along the very top of the tank, almost out of the water. Should this make me nervous??

I an at week 7 of tank cycling my numbers have been great for 2 weeks now. I wanted to start tomorrow with some crabs... my hydrometer reads 1.022, right in the range where I should be. I decided to order a refractometer after browsing around this board. I used it for the first time today and...

I am still in the cycling point of my tank, so I have no fish in it yet. Due to a family emergency, I had to leave my home for a week. With no animals, I figured it would be ok to leave. Upon returning home, after only a week of neglect, the salt buildup was horrendus. Its in places that are so...

I'ver had my 55 gallon tank set up for two weeks. Per suggestion of my "how to"book I have been adding fish food everyday to provide some ammonia for the bacteris to grow. My readings have been 0 for 2 weeks now. Per suggestion of this site, I have just added a raw shrimp. How long do I leave it...

I am trying to establish a saltwater aquarium. I am having a lot of trouble with the hydrometer readings. I don't know what to do. Last night it was above 1.030. This morning it was 1.022. 3 hours later it was back above 1.030. I took it out and put it right back in and now it reads below 1.010...