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Hi JunkF15 If you can, spend a couple extra dollars for a 15g tall. The little extra space helps a lot. As far as mech. filter, I've had good luck with the AquaClear 150 for that size tank. It has a compartments for both a sponge filter and carbon. Price ~$15. I don't think you need the cc (or...

My personal preference, which is not on your list, is the Maroon Clown. cheers....

Hi flame, As much as I'd like a Flame Angel, I don't really have the room for one at this time. Too bad, their great looking fish! As far as floating the bag in the tank, no, I don't do this. The bag is placed in a bucket (presumably on the floor below the tank), therefore a siphon is easily...

Hi flame Basically, what you're trying to do with the drip method, is introduce your existing tank water to your new addition with a slow water drip. I use a short (~2m) length of flexible airline tubing (green silicone tubing works best, 3/16" diameter) with an adjustable valve inserted...

Wow! Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Does your GFI check out OK when tested?

Hi again Hemmie :), So we can probably conclude that due to your small amount of LR, that your system relied more heavily on your AquaClear for filtration, which was compromised when you rinsed it in tap water, which in any event was stuggling with the bio-load due to over-feeding. Whew! That's...

Hi Hemmie, A few of questions; 1) How much are you feeding the tank? It's not only the fish that add to the bio-load. Your high nitrate level hints at over feeding. 2) When you do water changes, do you remove excess food from the substrate? 3) You mention that you rinse the foam on your...

Hi Old Yeller, Livin' north of the 49th has many advantages, but cheap marine fish is not one of them. ;) Best regards....

Hi clowning around ! Congrates on your new addition. When I first introduced mine (Digger :)) , he made a bee-line for the substrate where he stayed for the next three days! He then emerged and leisurely toured his new surroundings. Digger retires every night around 8 o'clock, in the sand, not...

Flame Just FYI, Big Al's in Newmarket (Davis Drive) just received a livestock order with some great looking Flame Angels(~4 or 5 to choose from). They're asking CAD$69.99. No CB's in stock though. cheers...

Kevin, you can use the old stand-by tool, the turkey baster, to clear the rock of any sand. Tip: buy a new one for a couple of bucks and keep it for future aquaria uses. cheers...

Hi Kevin, Don't fret, the water will clear in a few days. cheers...

Hi Doc One of my wrasse favourites (and very under-rated, IMO) is the Canary wrasse (a.k.a. Yellow Coris, Golden wrasse) with its' brilliant yellow colour. Usually sold in 1" to 1.5" size and grows to 3"- 4". Very peaceful. What I know of the six-line wrasse is that it is also very peaceful...

Hi Becky IMO, a great filter for that kind of setup is the (Hagen) AquaClear 150. It's a self-contained hang on the back unit with foam & carbon inserts. Very simple, quiet and reliable. Cost ~$15.00. It's good for tanks up to 30 gallon. cheers... :)

Hi John Adult grunts (Sweetlips) range in size from 60 to 100 cm (25-40 in.) cheers...

Wow, now there's a beautiful tank! Job well done! :)

Sorry, my previous post does not belong to this thread. It was meant for 'Dead Fish'. Strange...

Hi Denise Just wanted to mention that typing in 'all caps' is really, really, REALLY hard to read. It also denotes shouting in cyberspace. Good luck with your setup...

Only 1 Gramma, 1 or 2 Firefish.

Yes, but also heed Andy's advice. Both these guys need lots of cracks and crevices to hide in (which live rock usually provides). Good luck...