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A few weeks ago I posted that my maroon clown had taken up residence in my elegance coral, and was damaging the elegance in the process. After shifting the corals around and screening off the elegance, the maroon took up residence in my toadstool leather (Sarcophyton sp.). I thought, "Great...

For some reason, my post was replaced by someone else's post -- very strange (see below). In any case, I'm looking for help for a flame angel, added to the main reef two days ago, that appears to have a discoloration over half of his lip. Eating well and active. Right side of lip is paler than...

This weekend I added a flame angel to my tank after going through a two-week QT w/ no signs of ill-health. I noticed this morning that his lip appeared discolored on one side -- more pale in appearance than the other side of his lip. It appears to be rather mild, and he is eating well and...

You often read how one addition can upset the balance of the tank. Well, I never saw this one coming. I added a flame angel to my tank on Friday, watching him carefully to make sure he didn't pick on the corals. Well, the angel behaved himself, but my maroon clown suddenly took a liking to...

I don't need a full package, just a booster order, so I'd be happy to go in w/ someone. Send me an e-mail at r.sudol@chadbourne.com.

I've read many posts stating that cannister filters, bioballs, bio bale, etc. are "nitrate factories." Now perhaps this is true, but I would just like to set forth my own experience for you to consider. My tank has been up and running for a little over four months. To date I have lost no...

Just finished building and installing my first DIY hood w/ 250 W MH/PC retro kit from CSL. I had to basically buy everything from scratch, including tools, paint, etc., so the total cost ran me a little over $500 (all wood and most tools were bought in Manhattan), including the retro kit. Here...

After a successful run at blackjack at Atlantic City, I was able to secure the funds necessary to upgrade my lighting. Last Monday I purchased the Custom Sealife 250 watt MH/PC retro with 2 actinic PC bulbs for my 55 g tank. Currently, I am running 4 NO bulbs. I have 5 corals in my tank -- a...

My refugium is up and running, but currently sans flora and fauna. How do you recommend acclimating little buggers like juvenile mysis shrimp, copepods, etc. Is there any way to do this safely without transferring source water into the refugium (and hence into the main tank water)?

I started up the tank about a month and a half ago with the idea of making it fish-only, as I had done in the past. I've basically reached the conclusion over the last few weeks that I am going reef once I feel that the tank has matured. I'm running a DSB with an Eheim for mechanical...

In about a week, I will be setting up my first refugium. It will house macroalgae, detrivores, and feeder shrimp. Any suggestions on what the inhabitants should be fed, other than a healthy amount of light?

I just thought I'd let you all know that I bought a large bag of about 200 assorted shells (about 2/3 hermit friendly) at Costco for $4.59. Pretty good deal if you've got one near you.

I've noticed that you appear to be the fish health guru at this site, so I thought I'd pass on a story I heard over the weekend. My wife and I have a friend who is currently in her veterinary residency. Her hospital recently operated on a Koi with to remove a large tumor (from its swim bladder...

I just wanted to note that I purchased about half of my live rock from this site, and I found it to be great. The rock was well-cured, about 75+% encrusted in purple, green, and yellow coralline, and free of most sponges and other undesirables. No mantis shrimp or bristle worms that I have...

I'm about ready to make my first water change using R/O water from my Kent bare bones unit with a CTA filter. I live in NYC, so the water is treated with chorine, but not chloramine (I pulled the NYC drinking water test results off the web, which is one of the smartest things I've done since...

Random question -- do you permit people to smoke in the area of the tank? As my wife and I live in a one-bedroom apartment, and she smokes, this has become something of a hot topic in our household.

I am currently in the cycling process, and I would like to add a few more pieces of live rock to the upper quadrant of the tank. The rock I have added is all Fiji live rock with a few pieces of sturdy base rock for support. Any thoughts on the following varieties as accents: 1) Tonga Branch...

I have a 55 g High tank FOWLR with about 55 lb. live rock that is currently cycling. Right now I have a single Rio 600 about 1/3 of the way down the tank pointed slightly upwards for surface agitation. It seems to generate a nice horsehoe shaped current around the tank. Would it be advisable...

Hello, folks. This is my first "official" day here after a few weeks of lurking. After a two-year hiatus (not by choice), I have re-started my SW tank. I am determined not to repeat the mistakes I made the first time around. My 55-g tank is currently in its first week of cycling (2 green...