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Moving to San Antonio to go back to school....can't take the tank. This tank has been up and running for over 3 years. Needs some TLC, but overall in good condition. Tank, stand, (homemade) hood 36' 2x96W Coralife PC lights (less than 1 year old) Magnum HOT filter (needs cleaning, etc.) LR LS...

I was wondering if I should add fish first, or corals? I have a 50 gal. that was running for 1.5 years. I upgraded lighting to 2 96W PCs, and switched to LS. All LR is mature from the old setup. Levels are stable now, and cleanup crew is in place. I want to add: 2 percs 1 yellow coris or 1 6...

I just moved my tank, and switched from cc to ls...during the move, I added two new pieces of LR as well. My tomato clown is acting crazy. He's swimming all along the bottom edges of the tank, and up and down the corners. He hasn't eaten since I put him back in the main tank Saturday. He...

I have a bicolor pseudochromis that lives nicely with a tank-raised clown and a coral banded shrimp. I had two bangaii cardinals, but the pseudo attacked them terribly (to death). Should I remove this fish? Or will something else be able to survive with it? I was thinking of a goby or a...

I've moved tank and changed from cc to ls...how long will fish be ok in a 22 gal tub w/ LR, sponge filter/powerhead, and heater? should I do water changes? Also, what's everyone's opinion on running filters and powerheads during the settling of aragonite sand (seeded with ls)...to filter or not...

I am building a canopy for my 45 gal. FOLR/LS and installing new lighting so that I can slowly convert it to a reef tank in the future. Here are a couple of questions...thanks for any help! (I can take the heat...let me know if I'm doing something totally wrong!) 1. Lighting...I've looked into...

I have a 45 gallon FOwLR that I am moving this weekend. During the move, I'm going to switch from CC to LS. I'd also like to do a lighting upgrade soon. I only have two fish (a clown and a royal gramma) along with a Banded Coral Shrimp. I've been waiting for upgrades before adding anything...

I'm thinking about adding a diamond goby to my 45 gal. tank. Right now, I have two cardinals and a tomato clown. I'm concerned about the goby not having any sand to "sift"... I have crushed coral substrate. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks...tina

I have a 45 gal tank w/ about 35# live rock and CC. It has been up and running for about 14 months. Everything is going fine. I have these little snail-looking things that are popping up everywhere. What are they and are they harmful/helpful? I assume that they indicate good conditions, but...

1.5 year old 45 gallon setup with Magnum H.O.T., SeaClone (I know, bad choice!) skimmer, two florescent strips. Inside, 30+ lbs. live rock, 2 cleaner shrimp, two bangaii cardnials, one tomato clown...all in good condition/health. All livestock in tank for 6+ months. In Austin area. I will...

I did a search looking for information, but I'm still needing more. I would like to upgrade my lighting system. I'm only planning on having an anemone for my clown...but I know I need more light. Here's what I have: 45 gal 2 20 watt florescent bulbs (two different Coralife) What would be a...

I added this fish to my display tank on Sunday. He was fine yesterday and eating well last night. He has not appeared today, though. I don't know whether to go "hunting" for him, or keep waiting a while longer. I just fed the rest of my fish, and he didn't appear then. I have two cleaner...

I have an established 45 gallon with a Flame Hawkfish, Maroon Clown, 3-spot wrasse, and a Flame Angel. There is a patch of purple/black stringy algae on a small part of the substrate. What could this be and is it harmful? Thanks for the input. Tina

I have a bicolored dottyback in my FO/LR tank. The tank is 45gal. It bullies my three spot wrasse incessantly! I also have a flame hawk, a maroon clown, and a small damsel. The LFS recommended the dottyback, but he has made most of the tank his territory. All my other fish get along fine...

I bought this Gold Stripe on Tuesday, and he seems to be doing fine. He swims all over the tank, and sleeps near the powerhead. He hasn't eaten the mysis shrimp that the LFS recommended. But, I think that he DID eat one of my yellow-tail damsels. Maybe he's just full??? Any suggestions are...

Hello all...this is such a great board - lots of knowledge. I am planning my tank additions way in advance (my tank is cycling w/3 Damsels and LR). I would like to just have a few beautiful but fairly hardy fish. Would clowns and a dwarf angel live happily together? A pair of clowns or a...

I have a 45G tank w/20 lbs of live rock and 4 damsels. I have just begun cycling. I was wondering about lighting for the live rock. Right now I have one 20 watt bulb that was given to me as a "bonus" by the tank vendor. I can't find anywhere what kind it is, so I assume it is basic...

I have just set up a 45G tank, and am going to begin the cycling process. Last time I cycled a smaller tank w/2 Damsels. Can I cycle w/ both LR and Damsels? Should I add one first? Thanks in advance for the info! Tina