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It's been a long time. I originally joined because I couldn't set up any tanks and thought disscussing them would be better than nothing. Turns out it was downright heart breaking. I'm moving in a few weeks and can get things going soon. The houses electrical system needs updated first...

One of the greatest resources for the salt water enthusiast is local clubs. They usually only cost a few dollars a year and you get; access to many people with years and years of varied experiences, auctions for equipment and livestock, workshops conducted by known experts, and on the social...

Pricey hockey stick I wonder what he'd pay for puck.

Every book written about the hobby says somewhere between these guidelines: feed 2 to several times a day, no more than your livestock can finish in 2 to 5 minutes. The amount per feeding guideline is very important.

A captive raised Komodo Dragon in an England zoo is pregnant and has never even seen a male. Apparently, another virgin one in a London zoo is also pregnant. Although around 500 know species are capable of this, they are unsure if this trait has developed or always existed in Komodos. Komodo

I see people ask about this a lot. Here's a list of standard glass tank sizes with their dimensions.

I see people ask this a lot. Here's a list of standard glass tank sizes with their dimensions.

Who here has the most mature tank? I'd like to see some pics of tanks that have been up for years. Does your Sally Lightfoot Crab need orthopedic shoes? Has your Sebae Carpet Anemone grown to be the biggest rug in your house? Are your power heads that bump in the coraline in the back? Let's...

I have read many threads where people say they do changes in various percentages at various intervals. I've never seen anyone say they do them when nitrate hits x ammount. Removing notrate is the reason you should change water. Water changes are stressful to your livestock, IMO, you should only...

Moderators, please make this sticky as it's asked at least once a week The anemones are listed in order of the fish species preference Percula, real and false: Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla gigantean) Ritteri (Maroon) Anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Saddle Anemone (Stichodactyla haddoni) Clarkii...

Moderators, please make this sticky as it's asked at least once a week The anemones are listed in order of the fish species preference Percula, real and false: Carpet Anemone (Stichodactyla gigantean) Ritteri (Maroon) Anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Saddle Anemone (Stichodactyla haddoni) Clarkii...

I was on my computer which is by a dormer on the 3'rd floor. I looked out at the tree by my window and there sits a hawk at least 10" tall. The bluejays weren't happy and 5 of them started flying at him. They left when he effortlessly lifted a talon and snagged one right out of the air. Thats...

I did not design this, I found it. I have one improvement. Make the outlet out of 2 pieces that fit snuggly inside eachother so that you can adjust it by simply raising or lowering the top half instead of recutting it. 1) Here it is assembled (Click on the little pics to see the full size...

Heres a site that test aquaria products and posts the unbiased results. EDIT Some very in depth analysis of phytoplnkton products I found interesting.

Go down to "slug of the week"Nubis

I notice that on swf.com, they say "likes to be in pairs" do they mean "in twos" or actual pairs? If they mean pairs and you order 2 do they actually send a pair, or just 2 fish? You know, are they a boy and a girl.

When asking for help please start with, or at least include, this info in your post. You will get help faster if we dont have to ask.

The problem is when you refer to these fish this way instead of their real names people may assume that you impulsively got into this hobby based on the cuteness of animated movie characters. Please look up their real names and call them by them, and familiarise yourself with their care...

Heres some seamless backgrounds I made for web pages or whatever. Right click and choose "save image as". Dont sell them or include in a package for sale.

Everyone should read a book before doing anything, including buying a tank. What are some good basic books you would recommend? Please post full title and auther.