| Subject | Date Asked |
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| fish | 11/26/2009 |
Q: do you know a fish that will readily munch on diatoms? something small enough for a 28 gallon ...
A: Hey nick, Glad to hear about your clown and her new mate... As for diatom munchers, NO... but, ...
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| Regal blue tang | 11/26/2009 |
Q: Im taking care of my boyfriends fish, his regal blue tang seems off, it eats well, but its coat is ...
A: Unfortunately i dont have enough info to determine what it could be. Is all the equipment working? ...
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| fish dying | 11/26/2009 |
Q: We were cleaning our tank, scraping off the algea, some green , some brown, some purple and all of ...
A: I am sure your Salinity is not 1.26 Please tell me it isnt!!! (Maybe 1.026??) heheheh The test ...
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| Snow Tip Green LT Anemone | 11/25/2009 |
Q: how much light they need ,waterflow,acclimation,what they are compatible with please answer back ...
A: I hope i am replying quick enough, but not sure when you posted.. heheheh I am not familiar with ...
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| reef or fish | 11/25/2009 |
Q: i have a 2000l fish tank fully set to be a reef tank or only fish, but i dont know what would be ...
A: Ususally foalks dcide which direction they are going before they buy most of the equipment you have. ...
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| 30 gallon saltwater | 11/25/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill I just have a couple of questions about my 30 gallon saltwater aquarium. I have a ...
A: I changed hte question to public so others may read the information we discuss.. Power filters are ...
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| fish | 11/25/2009 |
Q: ammonia nitrate nitrite= 0 sg= 1.024 28 gallon nanocube hi bill! just bought a fish (percula) but ...
A: Hey nick, how old is your tank? and he is just scared and not sure where he can go without pissing ...
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| My saltwater fish tank has taken a turn for the worst | 11/24/2009 |
Q: Why has my saltwater fish tank has taken a turn for the worst. I have had my fish tank for 4 weeks. ...
A: .. I have not so good news for you... so i will apologize upfront, and please know i dont fault or ...
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| wooden ledges | 11/24/2009 |
Q: can i build wooden ledges in my saltwater tank and if so what wood would be the best to use inside ...
A: some people use acrylic to use as 'frag racks' you can buy frag racks already made, with magnets ...
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| Cost of running a fish tank | 11/24/2009 |
Q: my wife and i are in the market to buy a 55 gallon fish tank, and we are planning on making a ...
A: good job on researching the costs.. these are usually a big surprise and point of contention later ...
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| Fish dying | 11/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 55-gallon saltwater aquarium with a 15 gallon sump/fuge, I use a seaclone protein ...
A: and thanks for the info.. please clarify and find the 'crackling noise'.. is this coming from the ...
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| Fish dying | 11/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 55-gallon saltwater aquarium with a 15 gallon sump/fuge, I use a seaclone protein ...
A: can you describe your acclimation process? also, there are some online suppliers that have longer ...
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| wooden ledges | 11/22/2009 |
Q: can i build wooden ledges in my saltwater tank and if so what wood would be the best to use inside ...
A: I would not advise using wood in an aqurium... it will ultimately rot and decompose and add harmfull ...
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| live rock | 11/18/2009 |
Q: hey I have live rock and some of its a beutiful dark purple color and some of them arent I was ...
A: (I changed the question and answer to public so others may read it too) The rock will color up over ...
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| mushroom polyp | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill, I got a mushroom polyp about a week ago and it looks really healthy and opened up in my ...
A: Hey luis. congrats on the mushroom coral... got a picture you want to share??? I like mushrooms ...
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| Tank Volume for Salt Water | 11/18/2009 |
Q: What tank volume should I consider for a good salt water operation. We currently run freshwater in ...
A: tank volume is important, but i am not sure thiere is an ideal size to target. It might be best to ...
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| my percula | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I'm taking care of my friends tank, today I put in eight pellets for four fish and was going to do a ...
A: the fish wont die with that amount of food, no worries. when you sprinkle the pellets, try to pinch ...
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| metal framing | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Bill, I have just found out that saltwater will corrode the metal boxes, conduit, and studs ...
A: Sorry there is nothing that will prevent it.. BUT you can slow it down to a crawl.. Proper ...
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| Sumps | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill, I just started my saltwater aquarium (40 gal)and I've had it for about two weeks. I'm ...
A: I really like reefkeeping.com as it is usually well written adn they have been around long enough to ...
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| Sumps | 11/15/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill, I just started my saltwater aquarium (40 gal)and I've had it for about two weeks. I'm ...
A: sumps is a broad and deep discussion, but you have picked on the right questions to ask... I will ...
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| eggs in my tank? | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I just discovered small white cone shaped sacs, polyps,eggs~really not sure, things attached inside ...
A: hehehe, The picture is fuzzy, and my eyes are old... I will post this picture on my forum at ...
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| eggs in my tank? | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I just discovered small white cone shaped sacs, polyps,eggs~really not sure, things attached inside ...
A: Hey deana, I would love a picture...it could be anything really. Egg sacs usually are in ...
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| Keeping Corals | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I currently have a 60 gallon salt water tank cycling (Dimensions 48 inches long, 19 inches deep, 18 ...
A: Did your nitrites go up at all??? And no, you dont need a skimmer. i know several reefkeepers that ...
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| live rock | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I am setting up a 55 gal. saltwater tank.Is it O.K. to add regular lava rock with some live rock??
A: It would be okay to mix some lava rock with your live rock, as long as the rock was clean and pH ...
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| Project | 11/14/2009 |
Q: What is the turbidity level a clown fish can live in?
A: hey Tyla, Wow, i had to loook that word up?!?!?! hehehe good word... I am not sure of the ...
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| sea slug | 11/13/2009 |
Q: would it be possible to have a Glaucus atlanticus (bluedragon sea slug) in an aquarium? have you ...
A: PS --- ytea the blue ring was venemous also, but that was what i was referring to.. the deep blue ...
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| my fish always die | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal tank,the filter is penguin bio-wheel 350,35lbs live rock 4 month old. Nitrate = 0 ...
A: 4 months is still a bit new... I am guessing you need to test the water that the fish arrive in, and ...
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| my fish always die | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal tank,the filter is penguin bio-wheel 350,35lbs live rock 4 month old. Nitrate = 0 ...
A: Hey Wagner, dont give up yet... you wont find the answer if you give up! heheh can you please ...
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| saltwater tank | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 75 gallon saltwater tank that is well established (over 3 years) I test the water twice a ...
A: Can you please submit your water peramters?? btw: very dedicated of you to test so often... Also, ...
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| Clown bonding | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I know it is normal for damsels to be very teritorial, and pecula clowns (ldentical to Nemo) to be ...
A: Hey mitch.. sounds like you are totally into this... how great... I love making up 'back stories' ...
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| switching 40gal fresh water tank to saltwater | 11/13/2009 |
Q: i also would like to know if i can reuse any of my current equipment. i have 40 gal tall, eheim ...
A: hey noel, i live in socal, please share the names of the store you went to... you can skip the ...
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| Blue mussels and cockles | 11/12/2009 |
Q: , I'm just starting my guided research on cockles and blue mussels. I only have the materials ...
A: i changed the topic to public, instead of private, so others might see the question and answer I am ...
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| switching 40gal fresh water tank to saltwater | 11/11/2009 |
Q: i also would like to know if i can reuse any of my current equipment. i have 40 gal tall, eheim ...
A: Switching a tank over to saltwater is possible. you would need to clean the tank well, nothing ...
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| Marine hermit crabs | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I am in science research at my school. I wanted to know what the PH should be in my salt water for ...
A: I am not familiar with the 'scale' you are using. pH is usually measured on a scale from 1-10 with ...
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| beginner | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I just bought my saltwater aquarium 2 days ago. It's a 20-gallon aquarium, can you give me an advice ...
A: Congrats on joining a really cool and beautiful hobby... and also kudos for taking hte time out to ...
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| life rock | 11/7/2009 |
Q: i have a 28 gallon cf quad aquarium with crushed coral and 7 lbs rock. my ? was do i need live cured ...
A: I am not familiar with LIFE OCEANIC, but, if they say it is cured, then there would be zero ...
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| Green Wolf Eel | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I need to know the specifics (salinity level, ph, calcium, temperature, etc.) to maintain healthy ...
A: What a beatiful fish... wow... i want one... hehehe They are also called 'Carpet Eel Blenny' ...
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| life rock | 11/7/2009 |
Q: i have a 28 gallon cf quad aquarium with crushed coral and 7 lbs rock. my ? was do i need live cured ...
A: Is your tank currently established and you want to add more rock?? most rock you get is cured... ...
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| Reef Lighting | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I currently have a 60 gallon salt water tank cycling (Dimensions 48 inches long, 19 inches deep, 18 ...
A: 80 degrees is a bit on the warm side. it's ok, but, i try to run my tank between 76-80, although ...
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| saltwater temperture drops | 11/6/2009 |
Q: the level in my fish tank is below the level to accurate,what should i do to make it level accurate ...
A: I am not clear on your question. You seem to be asking about temperature, but then you ask about ...
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| I am a beginner in terms of marine aquarium and wanted to check if I could use natural sea water to establish my tank. | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I am a beginner and wanted to check if I could use natural sea water to establish my first sea water ...
A: (REVISED ANSWER) You are welcome. Thanks for the feedback ratings. I will try to answer quicker ...
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| Diatom | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I've had a Red Sea Max for 13 Months and have a nasty Diatom problem. I've done a 50% water change ...
A: Diatoms are a pita... What water are you using for top off or for mixing saltwater??? if the water ...
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| Clownfish | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My percula clownfish is losing the black color along his fins and the top of his body. I have one ...
A: It has been reported that clowns lose thier color in captivity and when hosting in anemones... ...
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| How to set up a quarantine tank | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I need some advise in setting up a saltwater quarantine tank. I've ordered a small clown ...
A: There is a difference between Quarantine tanks and Hospital tanks, QT/HT You should not use ...
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| white spot | 11/4/2009 |
Q: i have been told to remove the carbon from my filter and keep the lights switched off. i was just ...
A: I am not familiar with 'oddinex' treatment. but typically carbon is used to clear out/filter out ...
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| new growth in old tank | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 120g saltwater tank. I've recently added some new live rock, as well as an anenome (Pink ...
A: The 'new growth' looks like sponge. This is usually a good indication that your system is doing ...
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| Compatibility | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Would A Volitan's Lionfish be compatible with a Miniatus Grouper or would this be a bad idea ...
A: I think it maybe ok, but would have to let you know my experience with agressive species is a bit ...
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| Porcupine Puffer | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a question regarding my porcupine puffer he is about 4 inches from head to tail and I've had ...
A: I am sorry that i do not know that much on specific deseases or parasites. I would suggest a couple ...
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| chromis | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I bought 2 green chromises 2 days ago. Unfortunatly one died this afternoon. I'm pretty sure ...
A: you say that nothign is wrong with your tank, but yet you are saying you have Nitrate and Ammonia. ...
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| alge problems | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal saltwater tank, and i can't seem to get rid of the algae in it. some of it is like a ...
A: cool, thanks for the info... On a three month old tank, it is normal to develop algae. It will ...
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| why did my DAMSELS die | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a 28 gal quad nano fish aquarium. I bought live rocks and live sand. The live was ...
A: Regina, Sorry to hear about your problems... The people at the fish store did not help you the way ...
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| setup of a saltwater aquarium | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I would like to set up a saltwater aquarium and as of yet only have freshwater aquariums, Can you ...
A: Welcome to the world of saltwater reefkeeping... :) Almost everything is different then fresh ...
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| alge problems | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal saltwater tank, and i can't seem to get rid of the algae in it. some of it is like a ...
A: Algae is natural, and could be expectd at times. IT will also go away with proper care and ...
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| white things | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 125 gallon tank with lots of live rock,coarls and 4 fish. The tank has been set up for 3 ...
A: If they are sponges, then it is a good thing. sponges are filter feeders, so they are filtering the ...
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| I have a fire goby that has white (rice-like) things under its skin. | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have a fire goby that has white (rice-like) things under its skin. It first appeared on my fish ...
A: sorry to hear about your problem... Im not sure what it can be... usually white spots are ich, but ...
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| New Saltwater tank | 10/30/2009 |
Q: trying to save it from someone that wasnt taking care of it. Right now my problem stands asto ...
A: Whenever you move a tank, things are going to go south, and need a lot of hands on during the move ...
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| ich | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I am so desperate at the moment. Please kindly assist. I have inverts, coral, live rock and fish ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problems. Im not sure what a QT tank will do for you that cant be done in ...
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| High Temperature | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon salt water tank with a Corallife 65 gal. protein skimmer, Fluval 305 70 gal. ...
A: Ok, thanks for clarifying for me... All pumps generate heat... to find out how muc, you can assume ...
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| High Temperature | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon salt water tank with a Corallife 65 gal. protein skimmer, Fluval 305 70 gal. ...
A: first off, is this a fish only system the water salinity is a bit low for corals.. im not sure i ...
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| My blue tang | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I am new to the salt water world but my tank was already established for over 2 years when I ...
A: im glad that you are taking on this project and hope/believe things will work out well for you and ...
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| upgarding our tank | 10/27/2009 |
Q: As it stands we have a 90 gallon with corals and fish and inverts but we are upgrading to a 125 ...
A: sounds like you have a big project ahead of you....i am jealous.. usually an inwall has some more ...
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| lion fish | 10/27/2009 |
Q: just got the cf quad nano cube added crushed coral rock and salt yesterday just wondering if 2 adult ...
A: im really not sure if they would be comptible or not, 9sorry, i have no experience with lionfish, ...
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| corals | 10/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 90 gal. tank which none of my corals do well in. before this i had a 29 gal. nano and ...
A: hey brian, well, i am going to suggest a couple things, but really, at this point with the info i ...
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| corals | 10/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 90 gal. tank which none of my corals do well in. before this i had a 29 gal. nano and ...
A: hey brian, wow. you sound bummed... cheer up.. it will ge tbetter... i promise... hehehe can you ...
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| Strange invertibre | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have this orange (I think)invertebrate in my saltwater tank. It has a mouth & an antenna just like ...
A: Sorry, but i would need more info and or a picture to be able to ID the critter. Please try to ...
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| sick puffer | 10/21/2009 |
Q: my dog faced puffer was fine and when i came home from work he had a huge area on his head and back ...
A: sorry to hear about your puffer... but unfortunatly i do not know what could be wrong. BUT, i do ...
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| marine tank | 10/21/2009 |
Q: i have added 2 blue chromis 1 yellow fin damsal 1 dolmino damsal and 1 red hermit crab. i have got ...
A: Typically, folks dont put fish and livestock into a tank until it is done cycling for a reason.. ...
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| live rock | 10/20/2009 |
Q: This past weekend I bought some live rock from my LFS and I am trying to id a few hitchhikers. ...
A: hey nick, Sorry, but i need more info to id the critters... black and white insect things describe ...
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| Skimmer | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if you need a skimmer for a salt water aquarium. Im planning on keeping a ...
A: Skimmers are not necessary for fish only systems... they are more important for reef systems... and ...
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| saltwater snails | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My daughter found a snail (shell is approx. 1 1/2 inches in diameter) in the cold Atlantic Ocean ...
A: I would need to know what type of snail it is. Anyway of posting a picture of it, or finding a link ...
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| Is my marine tank ready for fish? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: i hope you can help. I found this site through a google search. We have a marine tank that is new, ...
A: it is possible you 'missed' the spike, but typically that is kind of hard to do... Please submit ...
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| skimmer | 10/15/2009 |
Q: i have a 2000l salt water fish tank with a protine skimmer of 4000l per hour the water is 85% clear ...
A: Typically during a new tank setup, there is no need to use a skimmer...(there isnt anything to ...
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| Fish Food | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Good day! I'd like to ask if you have known any web sites which I can visit regarding algaes as ...
A: i dont have much experience with sharks, nor with lots of algae/macro-algae. I would suggest ...
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| anemones and slime | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I purhcased a rather large anemone and it as perfect for weeks, I have lately lost 2 and dont know ...
A: Please let me know what your water tests are. You state your NITRITEs but you shouldnt have ANY. ...
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| yellow tang | 10/12/2009 |
Q: We just bought my yellow tang 2 days ago and tonight we found it lying on the floor breathing very ...
A: Please let me know more about your system? Also let me know where you got the yellow tang andif you ...
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| Pool filter sand | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 90g display 125g sump, I have pool filter sand in the main tank and have diatoms all the ...
A: umm, seems like you are getting ready for a major project... you might want to log onto my new ...
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| salinity dropped | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon FOWLR tank and started about 2 weeks ago, after 1 week with the live rock, we've ...
A: Can you please tell me what your salinity is currently? And what salinity did you target when you ...
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| Starting a Saltwater Aquarium | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I am soon going to start a saltwater aquarium and I need to know how to start it. It will be a 10 ...
A: Your question is really a big question, and i would prefer if you could read up on starting a ...
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| saltwater tank | 10/6/2009 |
Q: my tank is a year old.and my fish either live awhile or die within a week . my tank is thirty ...
A: Please list all the test results here so i can verify what you believe is good as you think they ...
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| my levels | 10/6/2009 |
Q: wat should my Nitrate -Ammonia = Salinity/S.G. = Temperature = pH = levels be at please email me ...
A: i changed the question and answer to public so others may see the question and answer nitrate and ...
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| Pool filter sand | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 90g display 125g sump, I have pool filter sand in the main tank and have diatoms all the ...
A: UMMM, Bill not bob? YEa, silica sand is not good. I would suggest syphoning the sand out, maybe a ...
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| Predator Tank | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I got a 300 gallon saltwater tank and I want to put 2 Volitan Lionfish, 1 Panther Grouper, and 1 ...
A: I apologize as i am not familar with predator/agressive tanks. BUT, i have some wonderful friends ...
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| Tanks bacteria levels | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I'll try to keep it as short and sweet and to the point as i can. I've had my tank about 6 months ...
A: Ammended answer Maybe i misunderstood??? I thought you stated you dried ofv your rocks for several ...
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| Pool filter sand | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 90g display 125g sump, I have pool filter sand in the main tank and have diatoms all the ...
A: sorry for the delay, it's been a week from hell. almost done with my 'forced remodel'... (flood ...
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| calcium | 9/29/2009 |
Q: At what point are calcium levels dangerous mine are at 600 ppm but all fish are doin well whats the ...
A: I have not heard of any level that is DANGEROUS, BUT, I would verify the results with another test ...
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| spiders in salt water tank | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I am trying to identify a spider living in the rock in the tank... likes to stay in the zoo ...
A: SPIDERS, ewww, gives me the 'eeby geebies' <shivers> Maybe they are mini brittle starfish??? ...
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| Iodine Treatment | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Good day! The question is in regards with our 344.70 cubic meters Shark Tank Community. The tank ...
A: I appreciate your message, but will not be able to help you fully. I do not know what the ideal or ...
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| nitrate spike... | 9/28/2009 |
Q: This question is in regard to a 110 gal community tank. Heres some info on the tank : The tank has ...
A: Hallo Anoop, I guess there is a typo in your original message, as you state you have had the tank ...
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| nitrate spike... | 9/27/2009 |
Q: This question is in regard to a 110 gal community tank. Heres some info on the tank : The tank has ...
A: that helps a lot... I think i might have some good news and maybe not so good news... i guess i ...
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| How can I convert my 75 gallon fresh water aquarium to a salt | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I would like to be able to have a reef tank but I'm not sure if I need to buy a different tank. I ...
A: (I changed the question and answer to public so others may read this) The tanks are basically the ...
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| saltwater and cleansing | 9/26/2009 |
Q: My tank is 45 gallons and have live rock in it and some other non live products. I had a clownfish, ...
A: can you please tell me a bit more about yoru tank/system? What type of filters do you have? How ...
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| How many fish | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My question actually comes in 2 parts. I am new to salt water tanks and I currently have a 29 gal, ...
A: I am surprised your water quality is as good as it is for only three weeks old... (this will lead ...
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| STOCKING | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 gallon FOWLER tank that has been running for 2 months. I have never had a salt water tank ...
A: i usually suggest feeding so that NO food gets to the bottom of the tank...ifit does, then you are ...
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| STOCKING | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 gallon FOWLER tank that has been running for 2 months. I have never had a salt water tank ...
A: you can probably add another small fish, but I would keep an eye on the ammonia levels at first, and ...
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| Measuring Salt Water | 9/20/2009 |
Q: How can I make seawater for my fish tank and what tools will I need to measure it?
A: Use ReefSalt, purchased from a local fish store or from online sources...Depending on what corals ...
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| Salt levels in my tank | 9/20/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I bought a salt water tank about 2 months ago, and everything was going ...
A: Can you please clarify if the 30gallon tank is the tank you setup 2 months ago, or if you setup a ...
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| salt water tank | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 220 gal salt water tank with fish and corals etc. recently I am getting alot of clear slim ...
A: Can you please tell me a litttle bit about your tank/system.??? What type of filter is it? What ...
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| Brain Coral losing colour | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Ryan Davies writing you. 10 gallon micro reef, 10 lbs of live rock, crushed coral substrate, penguin ...
A: well, sounds like you have a couple quandries... having a sun polyp 'breed' / propogate is a good ...
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| Newbie - Am I missing anything | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I will be starting up my first saltwater aquarium - fish only. Have had a 10gallon freshwater in the ...
A: well amy, if you are going to be a regular questioner/participant you should log onto my new forum ...
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| nitrate | 9/16/2009 |
Q: the nitrate in my tank is currently at 5, i was wondering how big of a water change should i do for ...
A: sounds like you go pretty much everything that will fit into your tank, :) I would suggest ...
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| Newbie - Am I missing anything | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I will be starting up my first saltwater aquarium - fish only. Have had a 10gallon freshwater in the ...
A: .. You have some great questions, and I will try to address them in order.. 1. The aquaclear 500 ...
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| nitrate | 9/15/2009 |
Q: the nitrate in my tank is currently at 5, i was wondering how big of a water change should i do for ...
A: do not sweat it if you dont have a skimmer. I know of many folks that run 'skimmerless' and have ...
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| puffer fish | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i have fussy spot on forhead
A: Hey MAtthew. Im not familiar with puffers, but, you might want to try making sure he is eating ...
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| Slight shock | 9/14/2009 |
Q: 90 gal salwater tank . When I put my arm in my tank and touch the T5 light fixture at the same time ...
A: The discussion of Ground rods is a deep and involved discussion. There are pros and cons to the use ...
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| my tank set up | 9/14/2009 |
Q: thanks robert
A: The need of higher flow/circulation for a fish only tank is minimal. I would put a smaller ...
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| Interesting critters | 9/13/2009 |
Q: My tank is newly established (4 weeks roughly). I have these critters crawling all over my rocks, ...
A: sorry for the delay. I been a bit busy dealing with a remodel due to a plumbing leak, (not related ...
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| how to keep starfish hard | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I found a starfish on the beach and brought it home. It had gotten hard and when I cleaned the ...
A: I am guessing the starfish is dead? And you want it for decoration?? If so, i apologize that i am ...
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| salt in saltwater tank | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I already have water in my tank what is the best way to add my salt it is a 30 gallon tank?
A: it is ok to add salt to water in a new tank if there isnt any fish or critters in the tank. I would ...
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| Saltwater fish tank | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I would like to start a new saltwater tank. I've had freshwater tanks before. I hear so much about ...
A: hey john By chance was the tank they were trying to sell you a JEBO? Anyways, they, tanks with ...
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| Saltwater fish tank | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I would like to start a new saltwater tank. I've had freshwater tanks before. I hear so much about ...
A: Very good for you to do research like this in advance. I see so many folks buy the first thing the ...
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| oxygen | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I recently noticed that all of my fish are breathing really fast compared to what they usually do, ...
A: can you pleaes tell me a bit about your setup? do you have a skimmer? A sump? and hang on tank ...
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| zebra eel | 9/8/2009 |
Q: .. What is the best food for the saltwater zebra eel? thanks
A: I am not thatfamiliar with eels, but would think anything live that will fit into it's mouth would ...
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| green. | 9/8/2009 |
Q: but here is my problem my tank was really cloudy for about a week and I threw some phos-zorb in a ...
A: Im not totally sure what is going on, but i do have a question/comment. Most of the 'seashells' ...
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| saltwater hermit crab | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I've just returned from vacation in Destin, Fl, while there I caught some saltwater crabs. I have ...
A: It is not very 'eco' friendly to take critters from local beaches, in fact it is usually against ...
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| Something on my live rock | 9/6/2009 |
Q: Can you identify this organism for me, and let me know if i need to get rid of it or keep it around? ...
A: There are different types/ways to setup a saltwater aquarium. If you got your equipment/setup from ...
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| Something on my live rock | 9/6/2009 |
Q: Can you identify this organism for me, and let me know if i need to get rid of it or keep it around? ...
A: Your tank dont NEED it. But, it sounds like a MACRO Algae, which is probably a good sign your ...
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| Previous Reptile tank? | 9/6/2009 |
Q: i heard somewhere that if a tank has previously had reptiles in it that it can never be used for ...
A: oh, yea, sarah!!!! My memory is just TRASH... Yea, Im thinking the reptile thing wont be an issue. ...
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| Previous Reptile tank? | 9/6/2009 |
Q: i heard somewhere that if a tank has previously had reptiles in it that it can never be used for ...
A: you will really want to rinse/soak the tank in vinegar/water, about 1/cup vinegar for 2gals of ...
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| Something on my live rock | 9/5/2009 |
Q: Can you identify this organism for me, and let me know if i need to get rid of it or keep it around? ...
A: It is hard to see and id that 'organism' when it is out of the water. Can you tell me if that is ...
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| dead leather coral | 9/5/2009 |
Q: i think my leather coral is dead, its gone a white colour(orange originally) and has wilted and has ...
A: Dont get to upset yet... I am not convinced it is dead or is even stressing... LEathers freak out ...
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| High Nitrate Salt Water | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Tank 11 yrs old 46 galreeftank-nitrate about 80-alka4.5-salin.from beginning ...
A: hey rich, not sure what problems you are having over there, but you dont need to email from that ...
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| Previous Reptile tank? | 9/3/2009 |
Q: i heard somewhere that if a tank has previously had reptiles in it that it can never be used for ...
A: sorry for the delay, but it has been a bit busy here, (still cleaning up after a non-reef related ...
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| Hermit crabs snails cc starfish dying | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon saltwater tank. I have 2 clown fish 6 hermit crabs 4 snails and 1 chocolate chip ...
A: look up glass anemone, or aptasia. if they are those, then let me know and we can address it. the ...
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| Hermit crabs snails cc starfish dying | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon saltwater tank. I have 2 clown fish 6 hermit crabs 4 snails and 1 chocolate chip ...
A: Well, im sorry i can not explain why you lost the snails and starfish, other then to say that snails ...
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| High Nitrate Salt Water | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Tank 11 yrs old 46 galreeftank-nitrate about 80-alka4.5-salin.from beginning ...
A: Hey Rich, Thanks for reaching out to me, but i am guessing your 11 years will outweigh my 5 years ...
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| starfish | 8/31/2009 |
Q: i have a red knobbed starfish it hasnt moved for 3 days, and all it tenticals have dried up.. is he ...
A: Im not sure if your starfish is okay or not. try flipping him over... if is ok, he will right ...
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| metals | 8/28/2009 |
Q: My tank health of mu tank is good. I was just wondering if brass, stainless steal, or aluminum is OK ...
A: IM not familiar with any harmful affects of other metals... I know metals will corrode and will get ...
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| Hermit crabs snails cc starfish dying | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon saltwater tank. I have 2 clown fish 6 hermit crabs 4 snails and 1 chocolate chip ...
A: The nitrates may have gone up due to the die off... of it could be the cause. Can you tell me the ...
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| metals | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My tank health of mu tank is good. I was just wondering if brass, stainless steal, or aluminum is OK ...
A: I am not sure i understand your question.. But, typically metals are not good for aquariums. ...
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| good tank mates for a cow fish | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering, in a fifty five gallon tank i want to get a cow fish for my first salt water ...
A: I donthave experience with cow fish directly, but would suggest you dont go with them for your first ...
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| Saltwater Aquarium- First Time | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I am trying HARD to decide between Saltwater and Freshwater for my 120 gallon aquarium. Please see ...
A: A couple points first: I have no experience with fresh water, so it will impossible for me to make ...
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| breeding moon jellyfish | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I'm working to a project of breeding moon jellyfish. I've got already the polyps, what should I do ...
A: "Hello annie, Sorry i am unable to help you other then to refer you to a friend of mine who I ...
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| worm | 8/21/2009 |
Q: what type of worm is ...
A: the picture/link did not work, but,i am familar with polychaete worms. They are commonly called ...
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| hi i need ur help!! | 8/19/2009 |
Q: i brought the live coral rocks already, and i already had a regular filter. i haven't brought the ...
A: I assume you bought LIVE ROCK, not coral rocks. (not sure what coral rocks are, maybe dead ...
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| lion fish | 8/18/2009 |
Q: my i put a lionfish in with clown fish and the dora fish
A: Typically the clownfish will eat anything it can get into it's mouth... but, it may try to get to ...
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| Apatasia? | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I recently asked you a question about green hair algae, your advice was great, no more algae; ...
A: No, i actualy did answer this via, allexperts, along with several other questions, that somehow got ...
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| hi | 8/16/2009 |
Q: after giving birth of a male sea horse, does it need any special care?
A: (like that name, does it mean something?) I will have to defer your question to a freind of mine ...
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| choclate chip starfish | 8/15/2009 |
Q: our choc. chip has a hole in him between 2 legs. It looks bad. he's still alive but we put him into ...
A: sorry to hear about your chocolate chip... I would really wonder if his wound is mortal/fatal or ...
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| Can GSP be kept with Figer 8 long term? | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have 1 GSP 1 inch, and 1 figure 8 1 inch.. They are both in 1.005 salt.. But.. My question is.. ...
A: I am sorry I am unable to help you. I am not familiar enough or knowledgable in brackish ...
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| Substrate Change | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I was reading through some of your answers and came across a subject on changing sand/substrate in a ...
A: This is how i would go about swapping the substrate 1. get some plastic and roll it out on the ...
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| Substrate Change | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I was reading through some of your answers and came across a subject on changing sand/substrate in a ...
A: Well,that depends on the tank and how you approach it... If your tank is small, and you think you ...
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| salt water problems | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I wrote in about 2weeks ago about the water in my 75 gallon salt water tank the water is still ...
A: sorry for the delay in responding,but I have had a minor emergency at my condo. I had a broken ...
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| my eel attacked my shark | 8/10/2009 |
Q: my co worker has a huge and i mean gynormous saltwater tank with various sharks and two eels .... ...
A: Sharks are pretty tough... you see them in the wild with all type of scars on them.. I would ...
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| set up | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I am going to set up a 10 gallon nano reef tank in the next year or so. I have diecided that I will ...
A: edited to respond to comments left on feedback: T5 is a great choice. Lots of choices on bulbs, so ...
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| set up | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I am going to set up a 10 gallon nano reef tank in the next year or so. I have diecided that I will ...
A: Color is somewhat subjective. Although it is true that the 'whiter' the bulb the more usable ...
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| Feather dusters vs corals | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Can the growth of feather dusters, harm existing corals in my 14 gallon Nano Tank. I had a great ...
A: Can you tell me a bit morebout your aquarium? What corals are you talking about, how long have you ...
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| help setting up salt water fish tank | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I bought a salt water fish tank and did exactly what the guy at the fish store told me to but yet ...
A: So Cal, huh??? There are some 50+ stores in the area... I would suggest calling Ali, at Amazing ...
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| set up | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I am going to set up a 10 gallon nano reef tank in the next year or so. I have diecided that I will ...
A: welcome and please to talk with you about this as you are planning so far ahead, i can tell you will ...
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| temp | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Heyy I have a green spotted puffer and I believe the temp for there water should be 76 78 degrees. I ...
A: ... To me, 76 feels cold... But it will really be relevent to the 'ambient' temperature. What ...
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| Best type of filtration media | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 120L nano tank with built in skimmer and 4 stage filtration 1 area has sponge then 3 boxes ...
A: sorry for the delay. (My house is tore up. I had a plumbing leak, not realted to my tanks), and ...
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| Beleived to be sick tomato clown fish | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have a large tomato clown fish, and all of a sudden the fish started swimming funny. Vertically, ...
A: It means something is going on...Can you please let me know a little bit about your tank? what ...
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| dying fish | 8/3/2009 |
Q: One morning I woke up and noticed that the plug was unplugged and there were two fish dead. the next ...
A: sorry for the delay... I had a little emergcy myself you need to figure out what the plug is ...
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| White cloudy tough growth all over rocks | 8/2/2009 |
Q: We inherited a 35 gallon salt water tank with many fish and live rocks. We have successfully kept ...
A: Yes, that spongy material is probably sponge. They usually look soft and may have larger pores here ...
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| Dead Hammerhead!! | 8/2/2009 |
Q: Set up my 1st Marine tank 6weeks ago. I have 6 fsh, 1 shrimp, 6 snails and 3 hermit crabs. Coral: ...
A: You are welcome, and unfortunately, this last weekend has been miserable, and I didn have time to ...
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| Dead Hammerhead!! | 8/2/2009 |
Q: Set up my 1st Marine tank 6weeks ago. I have 6 fsh, 1 shrimp, 6 snails and 3 hermit crabs. Coral: ...
A: Sometimes these hammers go into shock for a bit. give it some time, (about a week or two. What ...
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| White cloudy tough growth all over rocks | 8/2/2009 |
Q: We inherited a 35 gallon salt water tank with many fish and live rocks. We have successfully kept ...
A: I would love a picture... any chance you can upload one? If notmaybe you can join my new forum at ...
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| saltwater fish tanks/ fish | 8/1/2009 |
Q: there is a large saltwater fish tank at my work, lets say 6ft width by 4ft. There were about 10 ...
A: So, did the office assistants feed the fish frozen, unthawed food, and if so, why? I would also ...
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| saltwater fish tanks/ fish | 7/31/2009 |
Q: there is a large saltwater fish tank at my work, lets say 6ft width by 4ft. There were about 10 ...
A: Julia, sorry for the delay, I am having one of those weeks, (flooded condo, and no, it isnt tank ...
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| Orange film | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon fish tank that we decided to switch over to salt water we have one great big live ...
A: Can you pleae tell me more about your tank. How long ago did you switch it over? How long has it ...
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| cloudy saltwater tank | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 70 gal saltwater tank. It's established as it's about 3 yrs old. I have a wet/dry filter ...
A: Can you please tell me more about the type of sand you used? Where did you get it? Is it reef safe ...
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| green spotted puffer | 7/29/2009 |
Q: my two month old puffer looks like he is sheding near his top fin. its on bolth sides of his body. ...
A: Please join us at my new forum. There are a couple folks there that are way more knowldgable about ...
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| my star polyp corals | 7/28/2009 |
Q: my star polyp corals have taken a set back and are not oppening up at all ... what should i do ? i ...
A: (btw: I changes the message to PUBLIC so others may read the questions and answers we discuss) I ...
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| protien skimmer | 7/27/2009 |
Q: i just purchased a pro skimmer from ebay, it was a cheapo. i am haveing trouble getting this thing ...
A: yea this is a venturi skimmer. I would turn off the air, or block the airline tube so no air ...
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| protien skimmer | 7/26/2009 |
Q: i just purchased a pro skimmer from ebay, it was a cheapo. i am haveing trouble getting this thing ...
A: sorry for the delay in the response, (I had some flood issues, not reef related, but my condo had a ...
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| saltwater small aquarium | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 gallon fresh water aquarium. i have this setup for 2 years. I wanted to set it up with ...
A: .. Yes it is possible to have and maintain a tank of that size, BUT, it is much harder and needs ...
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| totally confused reef tank | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a saltwater/reef aquarium. I have read several pages, spoke to a few people and ...
A: You have only read several pages??? You have a lot more to read. hehehehe But, yea, this is a ...
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| sand turning black | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 gallon salt water tank, and the sand is turning black? will a goby fish clean that up? ...
A: Can you please tell me more about your tank.?? What type of filtrations and type of powerheads and ...
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| my puffer fish's left eye isnt blue anymore | 7/23/2009 |
Q: the salanity is perfect and nitrate levels are standing at about 0.05 . i have had the puffer fish ...
A: Well, Im not sure to what lengths you are prepared to go, but, if you could sepeerate the puffer ...
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| Nitrates | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Have had 75g tank in full action for 3 months now. All levels (ammonia, pH, nitrites) are normal ...
A: Can you please tell me a little more about your system? what type of filtration equipment/setup do ...
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| anemone | 7/22/2009 |
Q: if i have a 20 watt 18,000 kelvins fluorescent light will i be able to keep anemone? maybe corals? ...
A: I really dont think that bulb will work well. What size tank? How deep is it? Most anemones are ...
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| snowflake eel | 7/22/2009 |
Q: he is in a 30 gallon tank but will soon be moved to a 75 gallon. well he doesnt come out much at ...
A: wow, thats a lot of anemones... I wouldnt have that many species in that size tank, actually it ...
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| Protein skimmer | 7/20/2009 |
Q: http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Systems-SeaClone-Protein-Skimmer/dp/B000255NLE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid ...
A: You dont need a skimmer. When you start getting ready for lots of corals, not just starting off ...
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| Nitrates | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I recently set up a 10 gallon tank. I put in live rock about a week ago, and used live sand to help ...
A: protein skimmers are not going to cure nitrate problems. it shouldnt matter wher eyou take the ...
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| Calcium in saltwater | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have several questions. Does a calcium test have a shelf life? I am getting bright pinks and ...
A: can you please start another new question, so people can follow along and or read the subjects that ...
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| Nitrates | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I recently set up a 10 gallon tank. I put in live rock about a week ago, and used live sand to help ...
A: Hey Spencer, can you please detail the history of your tank. explain what 'recent' means. Iwould ...
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| Calcium in saltwater | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have several questions. Does a calcium test have a shelf life? I am getting bright pinks and ...
A: people tend to have differnt ideas of what FINE is. I would not ask if I didnt want to know.. as ...
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| change reef from 29 gallon to 75 gallon | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I currently have a 29 gallon tank that has been running for a year and want to put everything I have ...
A: it is inevitable that folks go to larger tanks.. .its just a matter of time. hehehe your plan to ...
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| Clownfish | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I'm about to get a new clownfish and just had two of my fish die in one week so i would like to get ...
A: i changed the question to PUBLIC so others may read the question and answer. can you pleae tell me ...
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| size for salt water tank | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I want to set up a salt water tank for my children. they are both young enough to be enamored of ...
A: cleaning hte tank isnt expensive. a little bleach, a little vinegar and some water and elbow grease ...
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| size for salt water tank | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I want to set up a salt water tank for my children. they are both young enough to be enamored of ...
A: Im not sure how old your children are, but i know some freinds that have children (4 year old) that ...
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| blue leg hermit crabs | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I would like to convert my 5 gallon freshwater tank to a saltwater tank. I plan to have live rock ...
A: acutally, you need to know a lot... you will need to wash the tank very well. I suggest using a cup ...
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| quikrete all purpose sand | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I WANTED TO KNOW IF THE ALL PURPOSE SAND BRAN DNAME QUIKRETE THAT IS USUALLY SOLD AT LOWES AND HOME ...
A: (all caps is like yelling in internet speak) no, you can not use that sand.. that is 'silica' sand ...
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| Calcium in saltwater | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have several questions. Does a calcium test have a shelf life? I am getting bright pinks and ...
A: Yes, test kits have an expiration. it should be stamped/printed on the bottom of teh bottle or ...
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| NH3 & NO2 levels | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what the normal NH3 & NO2 levels for a saltwater aquarium. I appreciate any ...
A: nh3 = Ammonia = ZERO Ammonia is toxic and a criter killer no2 = nitrite = ZERO (or damn DAMN ...
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| red in my sand | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a new 30 gallon saltwater tank. Ive noticed a red growth on one of my live rocks. Now i see ...
A: i changed the setting to PUBLIC so others may see the question and answer ...
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| red in my sand | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have a new 30 gallon saltwater tank. Ive noticed a red growth on one of my live rocks. Now i see ...
A: I changed the status to public so others may read this question and answer.. I would need more ...
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| Compatibility of Rose Tip Anenome & Shrooms | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Very new to saltwater tank (in 4th month). Have a rose-tipped anenome for about two weeks now. ...
A: in my opinoin, 4 months is not enough time to 'establish' an aquarium to be able to handle inverts ...
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| Sea urchins and live rock | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Are sea urchins bad for live rock? We just got one and where it eats leaves the rock bleach white is ...
A: Hey chad, no urchins arent bad for rock, well, maybe... hmmm they are eating the algae... but ...
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| reef tank | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I bought a reef tank recently , actually it was the whole set up.i am very new to salt water ...
A: the substrate being crushed coral is something most US reefers dont do. There are lots of European ...
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| reef tank | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I bought a reef tank recently , actually it was the whole set up.i am very new to salt water ...
A: can you please tell me a little more about the tank you got. what type of lighting, what type of ...
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| coral beauty | 7/14/2009 |
Q: not sure if you can help, but, I have a 29 gallon saltwater tank, it has been set up for a little ...
A: First off, i really hope you do not have any coral or inverts in the tank. Teh copper medication ...
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| Cyanobacteria | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Is cyanobacteria bad in a saltwater aquarium? Seems to me it would be an effective nutrient export.
A: Glenn, You sir are or must be kinda edumacated.... :) This could be discussed/argued in a ...
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| copepods | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have a full bloom of copepods in my live rock (which supposedly is good) but they are crawling on ...
A: Yea, anemones 'shrivel' up when eating, stressed, sleeping, etc. I am glad to hear that things are ...
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| blue mussels | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal reef tank and have recently introduced blue mussels. Their shells are turning ...
A: (sorry for the delay. It was sunday, all day!!!) You can post hte online source so i can identify ...
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| blue mussels | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal reef tank and have recently introduced blue mussels. Their shells are turning ...
A: Can you please give me more info on your tank and system? How old is it, what kind of other tank ...
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| changing the sand in an existing tank | 7/11/2009 |
Q: just wondering how i would go about changing the sand in an existing salt water tank its a 300 ...
A: I changed the message to public so others may read the questions and answers.. If you dont take the ...
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| 90Gallon tank and fish situation | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me out. :) I've had saltwater tanks for several years now, and recently ...
A: Hey Francesca, sorry to hear about your loss. I dotn have much of a guess, but would like to know ...
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| saltwater | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I am new. Just bought my aquarium. How long does the the salt need to stay in the tank before I ...
A: the average salinity of the reefs around the world is 1.026 that is lower then what you have, so i ...
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| fish | 7/9/2009 |
Q: i am thinking of starting a new salt water tank but i dont know what to do because i want clown fish ...
A: I changed the message to PUBLIC so others may read and learn from the questions and answers Clown ...
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| saltwater | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I am new. Just bought my aquarium. How long does the the salt need to stay in the tank before I ...
A: I am not sure whre you read about adding 'damsels'?? I certainly dont agree to adding any fish, ...
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| saltwater | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I am new. Just bought my aquarium. How long does the the salt need to stay in the tank before I ...
A: There are many things to do before now and adding fish. the first is to read and research and ask ...
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| ?? ABOUT ANETOMEYS | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a bubble anetomy that i just purchase.. And it is near some other anetomy that is in my tank. ...
A: (I changed the message to public so others may see and read this message) ANEMONE heheh I would ...
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| copepods | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a full bloom of copepods in my live rock (which supposedly is good) but they are crawling on ...
A: I have never heard of any issues with copepods and anemones either. I wouldnt think it would be a ...
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| Tank Temperature | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Lately, my tank's temperature has reached 85%. How can I keep it cooler. The room temperature is ...
A: Hey Craig, glad to hear you got the fan setup quickly. this will help. Be prepared to add FRESH ...
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| Tank Temperature | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Lately, my tank's temperature has reached 85%. How can I keep it cooler. The room temperature is ...
A: Do you have a sump? And is the 'tank lids', are those glass? If so, remove them forever. They not ...
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| Saltwater aquarium | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 100 gal saltwater aquarium, fully set up. There is a lot of rock, sand, damsels, a ...
A: Well, I am guessing you need to do a lot of reading/research quickly... I have never been too happy ...
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| very shy blue and yellow tangs | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I just got a used 75 gallon tank and it came with blue and yellow tangs (just one of each) I'm not ...
A: Please check the nitrates and all that... PLEASE It is very important. It is like poison, and if ...
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| Cleaner Deaths | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I dont have any water parameters. I take my water to be tested at the fish store. I have a new nano ...
A: First: Just because a tank is 'cycled', or that it hit some magic date or time or water condition, ...
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| Hemrit Crabs | 7/4/2009 |
Q: What would be the proper way and can I introduce a wild hemrit crab to my fish tank?
A: I beg you to contact the local figh and game/wildlife representatives to your home country and the ...
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| new tank setup chem levels | 7/4/2009 |
Q: i run a small aquarium and we have recently added four 20 gallon tank all on the same system. It has ...
A: First off.. CLAP CLAP CLAP.... APPLAUSE!!!!!!!!!! STANDING OVATION!!!!!! OMG.... Thank you ...
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| turbo snails | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have an established tank (30 gal) with one big turbo snail who has done very well, a clown fish, a ...
A: Couple of questions and comments... you say you have taken out the rock? That is not good. teh ...
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| new tank | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I am on the verge of acquiring a new (salt water)tank.I have decided to go for a 20g tank.would ...
A: No problems on the number of questions. You can use dry sand, but it can not be 'silica' sand. it ...
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| new tank setup chem levels | 7/4/2009 |
Q: i run a small aquarium and we have recently added four 20 gallon tank all on the same system. It has ...
A: Im a little confused, are you saying you run a small 'aquarium store'?? I would like to get more ...
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| turbo snails | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I have an established tank (30 gal) with one big turbo snail who has done very well, a clown fish, a ...
A: (your are a great mom btw) And just so we are clear, can you please tell me the test results for ...
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| fish tank volume | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i have an octagon fish tank and am trying to figgure how many gallons it is. the tank is 24inches ...
A: I still didnt get the info i need, so I estimated a few things, and came up with approx 18 gallons ...
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| starting a salt water tank | 7/2/2009 |
Q: so i have a 55 gal aga tank but thats it.. i know i need a filter and a skimmer and the light and ...
A: you dont really need a lot to start off, so unless you can get a package deal I would just start off ...
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| fish tank volume | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i have an octagon fish tank and am trying to figgure how many gallons it is. the tank is 24inches ...
A: I also need some more information to determine the volume... Please let me know the following: ...
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| salt water lighting | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I am getting ready to setup a 55 gallon salt water tank. Can i use the lighting that came with my ...
A: I am ont sure what lighting came with your tank, so not sure if what you ahve will work. I do ...
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| adding a canister filter | 6/30/2009 |
Q: i have 90g salt.w/oversized sump, protein skim designed for 220g and a turbo uv/9w. i want to add a ...
A: I am nt sure i understand your questions/comments. Adding more filtration should not increase the ...
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| snowflake eel | 6/30/2009 |
Q: he is in a 30 gallon tank but will soon be moved to a 75 gallon. well he doesnt come out much at ...
A: Nah, i think he is okay. they like to stay hidden unless they are hunting for food, or sex??? as ...
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| Ailing Lionfish | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am new to the saltwater hobby. My first timer's 55 gallon tank was set up April 27, 2009. It has ...
A: I am going to defer this question to a friend of mine. He and his partner are the true lionfish ...
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| AXIXPLASIA RUNNING WILD IN MY TANK | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I HEARD THAT THERE IS AN ANGEL FISH THAT EATS THESE GLASS ANEMONES, OR FANS. IS THIS TRUE? AND WILL ...
A: (btw: all caps is like yelling in internet speak) yes, there are some angels that do eat aptasia, ...
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| snowflake eel | 6/29/2009 |
Q: he is in a 30 gallon tank but will soon be moved to a 75 gallon. well he doesnt come out much at ...
A: Im not sure what your question is? But, yes, those fish are pretty much hiding all the time. to ...
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| found eel like fish in tank | 6/29/2009 |
Q: i have a 29 gallon tank, parameters are all in line, healthy tank with anenome, pair of percula ...
A: I am not sure what it could be without more information and or pictures... how long have you ahd ...
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| Fireworms | 6/28/2009 |
Q: It's not a very good picture but are these fireworms ? Should I remove from tank and if so how. ...
A: yes, some folks refer to these worms as 'fire worms' or Bristly worms would be the more common name. ...
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| red algae | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have recently set up a new tank, which is still cycling. with live rock, last night I noticed some ...
A: not sure what type of algae yo uhave, but it is normal/common for new tanks to have some algae break ...
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| salinity | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I am a new reef tank owner, so am very new at this. I have live rock and sand, snails, shrimp and a ...
A: the salinity is not THAT low. to raise it just dont add fresh water each day to replace the ...
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| Weird creatures in saltwater tank. | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I found two round, disk-shaped amber colored creatures. They move or creep like snails & starfish. ...
A: if you can get pictures of them onto your computer, you can then attach them and upload them to this ...
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| Something wrong with my starfish | 6/25/2009 |
Q: My starfish is the only thing in his tank, besides living sand. I've continuously have been having ...
A: I am so sorry for you and your starfish. It would be nice to know a bitmore about your tank and ...
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| Is my seahorse sick? | 6/25/2009 |
Q: We purchased a mated pair of seahorses today. They seemed fine in the store, and looked healthy. ...
A: Seahorses spend most of thier time 'locked' onto a branch or something other something. It is ...
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| Lion Fish | 6/24/2009 |
Q: can I add a small radiata 2-3" lionfish to a tank with a large volitans 9". i guess in short, will ...
A: Helo Graham, I dont THINK it will be a problem, but please let me do a little more research. You ...
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| pink mushroom leather coral | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I saw this coral on the web site and wanted to know if anyone has frags of this species for sale ...
A: Well, i guess i will have to stumble across it someday. btw, you can save pictures you find on the ...
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| New salt water tank | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I just purchased my first salt water tank and although Ive done lots of research, I still have a few ...
A: Hey Ryan, I believe that if you do regular water changes and have minimal corals, hard skeleton ...
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| setting up an aquarium | 6/24/2009 |
Q: i already have a sea clone 100 protein skimmer and a power head but is their any other filters that ...
A: well depending onthe size of your tank and the amount and position of your rocks, yo may need more ...
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| Quarantine? | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I'm just about to set up my first tank and have some concerns regarding quaranitne. I believe my ...
A: Yes, I would quarintine everything if i could, (sorry, but i dont have a QT setup) And the purpose ...
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| salt water tank | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 gal saltwater tank, only recently have I been getting an excessive amount of brown ...
A: Can you tell me a little more about yoru tank? How old is it? what is the average temperature ...
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| Weird creatures in saltwater tank | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I found two round, disk-shaped amber colored creatures. They move or creep like snails & starfish. ...
A: I am sorry, but I would need a much better description or a picture to help me id anything. Does ...
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| New salt water tank | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I just purchased my first salt water tank and although Ive done lots of research, I still have a few ...
A: Is it possible the purple/green/other colored growth is 'Coraline Algae'?? If so, then it is good. ...
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| Need help badly... | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 20gal saltwater tank in my room that's been running for about 1 month and 2 weeks now. It ...
A: I will start off by saying that you RUSHED this way too fast... for fish and corals to survive and ...
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| nitrates and Fresh spring water | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have a very hi level of nitrates and I have done 2 water changes of 20%. It did not lower them ...
A: I would check the fluval filter and replace pads. I would suggest replacing them every two months, ...
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| Converting my tank | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank that I am thinking about converting. Right now I have it set up for FW, but ...
A: Hey Spencer Yea, getting 'established water and sand and rocks will definately help, but you will ...
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| nitrates and Fresh spring water | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have a very hi level of nitrates and I have done 2 water changes of 20%. It did not lower them ...
A: Please tell me more about your tank, what type of occupants, how old is the tank, what type of ...
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| Converting my tank | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank that I am thinking about converting. Right now I have it set up for FW, but ...
A: keeping a small tank is a little more work then a larger tank. Fish would be easier but corals are ...
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| Porcupine puffer fish with white film | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Good morning, We have a 140 gallon saltwater aquarium with one large lionfish, one clownfish, one ...
A: sorry to hear about your lionfish, but seperating him was probably wise. You can try to treat him ...
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| air bubbles | 6/21/2009 |
Q: You had mentioned adjusting the skimmer. How? It looks like the bubbles are comming from the inlet ...
A: please refresh my memory with the type of skimmer you have? Most skimmers have an adjustment to ...
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| aquarium water | 6/21/2009 |
Q: sorry about some many questions, but i have the 29 gallon freshwater aquarium already set up and it ...
A: as i said above: '...You can use any light to start the 'cycle' process in the saltwater tank..." ...
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| aquarium water | 6/20/2009 |
Q: sorry about some many questions, but i have the 29 gallon freshwater aquarium already set up and it ...
A: No problem on the number of questions. Just because it is or was a freshwater does not mean it is ...
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| Grey/black algae | 6/19/2009 |
Q: My first attempt at saltwater tank. I started my tank end of February 2009. I have a grey/black ...
A: Can you please tell me a bit about your tank, what type of equipment, filters, powerheads, lights, ...
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| 300 liter juwel tank powerheads | 6/19/2009 |
Q: weeks ago added all my mature rock and 30% of my water from my old tank so added a few test fish ie ...
A: I dont agree with using 'test fish' or sacrifcing fish or livestock unnecessarily. Testing the ...
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| aquarium water | 6/19/2009 |
Q: what is ro/di water? if i were setting up an aquarium i would fill it up with water add ...
A: clorine is only ONE small issue with the use of tap water that not many folks worry about it. ...
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| High Salinity!!! | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I bought a hydrommeter to measure the salinity of my water. When i put everything together i put ...
A: You can not nor should not use tap water to use in a marine aquarium. Sorry. I am not sure how ...
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| aquarium water | 6/19/2009 |
Q: what is ro/di water? if i were setting up an aquarium i would fill it up with water add ...
A: I dont know if your house has an 'RO/DI' filtration system. I doubt it though. most house filters ...
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| aquarium water | 6/18/2009 |
Q: what is ro/di water? if i were setting up an aquarium i would fill it up with water add ...
A: RO/DI stands for Reverse Osmosis / De-Ionized filtrattion system. The water is purified with ...
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| Light in aquarium | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I want to have coral in my saltwater aquarium but I simply do not know how strong the light needs to ...
A: You are correct. corals love LOTS and LOTS of light. I am not sure if there is TOO much light. the ...
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| setting up an aquarium | 6/17/2009 |
Q: "hi t.j.! i am setting up a saltwater aquarium but i only have a sea clone 100 protein skimmer, an ...
A: I think i answered most of yoru questions earlier with the exception of the amount of fish. the ...
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| eels | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon tank that I am in the process of changing to a saltwater tank. How much live rock ...
A: Glad to help, if possible. The amount of rock is flexible, and dependant on many things, Usually ...
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| How to keep the pH at 8.0 | 6/16/2009 |
Q: its at 6 how do i raise it? also how do i get the hardness of my water to meduim? mine is very hard.
A: Hopefully you got the info to your earlier question??? as for raising your pH. I would suggest ...
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| HELP CONVERTING TO SALT | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I NOW HAVE A 120 GALLON TANK WITH CICHLIDS AND I WOULD LIKE TO CONVERT MY TANK TO A SALT WATER TANK. ...
A: (all caps is like yelling, in 'internet' lingo, btw) you can convert your tank with little ...
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| setting up an aquarium | 6/16/2009 |
Q: j.! i am setting up a saltwater aquarium but i only have a sea clone 100 protein skimmer, an eclipse ...
A: It's Bill, not sure what happened to Tj, but just noticed a bunch of questions in the question ...
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| My puffer fish has little white dots on him, | 6/16/2009 |
Q: i bought a new skimmer cleaned the filter and added salt, i have in my tank at the moment a puffer ...
A: Helo, I dont know of any 'treatment' for nitrite / ammonia poisoing. You could always relocate ...
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| My puffer fish has little white dots on him, | 6/15/2009 |
Q: i bought a new skimmer cleaned the filter and added salt, i have in my tank at the moment a puffer ...
A: Hey Tim, Welcome to my world...hehehe I am going to need some more information and hoepfully not ...
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| 20g Long Lighting | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I am setting up a 20g long mini reef aquarium and need advice on lighting. All parameters are good: ...
A: yes, metal halide and or T5 lighting.. 24 watt isnt really high output though i would shoot for ...
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| skimmer | 6/13/2009 |
Q: im the guy with the eshopps protein skimmer that was having problems earlier with the water lvl. Now ...
A: hey, yes, it should be a combination of air intake and water level... you can turn the air all the ...
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| skimmer | 6/13/2009 |
Q: im the guy with the eshopps protein skimmer that was having problems earlier with the water lvl. Now ...
A: arrrgh, seems we adjusted it too much??? you have to lower hte water level Dont bother trying to ...
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| Setting up a Tank | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I am thinking of getting an Aquarium. I can't make up my mind on which one to get, the salt water ...
A: Hey Chris, I changed the message to public so that others may read your questions and my answers. ...
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| dog face puffer - Help! | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Recently bought a dog face puffer. Approx 4 days ago. On ist day of putting him in tank - got bad ...
A: Hey Ann, without getting all the information that you think is perfect, i cant do anything but ...
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| Saltwater Help | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have 2 green spotted puffers in my 20g marine tank with an anemone, 1 clown, 2 yellow tail Damsels ...
A: 20 gallons is jsut way too small for an anemone. and not sure about yoru lights as $20 isnt realy a ...
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| Saltwater Help | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have 2 green spotted puffers in my 20g marine tank with an anemone, 1 clown, 2 yellow tail Damsels ...
A: Matthew, I am really concerned about your tank. Can you PLEASE confirm some things for me.... ...
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| setting up an aquarium | 6/11/2009 |
Q: would it be ok to set up a saltwater aquarium with some coral, a sharpnose puffer, a banner fish, a ...
A: Hey nick, I am not sure what size tank you are talking about, BUT, it would have to be HUGE... 300 ...
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| Yellow Boxfish with Ich? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: We have a new yellow box fish, we have had him for about 4 weeks and he seems very happy. However ...
A: I dont usually reccomend quarantining a fish anyways, (unless it is the last ditch option) Ich is ...
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| Thanks for your help | 6/10/2009 |
Q: i used this site about 3 months ago now and it set me uup for my first SW aquarium,i then joined a ...
A: Hey Tom, I am so glad you were able to get information and feel comfortable enuf to make the leap. ...
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| Saltwater Aquarium | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 gallon aquarium and I am doing a saltwater. I have the live sand in it and i have water ...
A: Hey corey, yes, i would go ahead and put some Live Rock in now, and let it mautre with your tank ...
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| Saltwater Aquarium | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 gallon aquarium and I am doing a saltwater. I have the live sand in it and i have water ...
A: if you added to much salt to the fresh water, and now the salt level is too high, then you need to ...
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| Skimmer | 6/7/2009 |
Q: We just replaces our old skimmer with teh Octopus NW-150-6350B. The instructions are simple, you ...
A: . congrats onthat skimmer. i have heard lots of good stuff about octopus skimmers.. And to answer ...
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| Snail death | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I recently had a bad bacteria bloom in my tank and lost all of my snalls, soft corals, and a madarin ...
A: The cyanno and snail death probably arent related, considering how quickly the snails die. I would ...
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| Marine saltwater fish | 6/7/2009 |
Q: i need a page of answers for a question.would you please help me?what is the best way to release a ...
A: Well, i am not sure i should be doing your homework for you?!?! I guess i would start off by saying ...
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| Multiple Tank DIY | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I am trying to figure out what is the best way to plumb 2 tanks together. I have a 75 gal and a 30 ...
A: Yes, this is a great use for an older tank. You can install 'baffles' to create compartments so as ...
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| What do I need?? | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you you know somewhere i can get cheap aquariums and stands also planning on a ...
A: Hey seth, Where do you live? Im not sure if i can help in locating cheap tanks and stuff other ...
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| Setting Up saltwater Aqurium | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I want to setup a saltwater aquarium but i have no expereince. I want to keep live rock and i have a ...
A: hey Rohit, Yea, you have a lot of questions and although they are specific, they are general and ...
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| fish | 6/3/2009 |
Q: How do you grow corals easy?
A: Hey Brooke, there isnt anything easy about growing corals. IT takes a good amount of work and ...
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| gift/abandoned tank | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Nitrite = 0 PPM Nitrate = 160 PPM Ammonia = 0.50 PPM Salinity/S.G. = 1.027 Temperature = 82 ...
A: If your tank currently is measureing ammonia, then your tank is cycling right now...How much, is YET ...
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| saltwater | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i have a 29 gallon aquarium with a seaclone100 protein skimmer and a marineland 150 filter. if i was ...
A: I would leave the 'bio wheel' part IN for a while, maybe two months. Then after that, go ahead and ...
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| gift/abandoned tank | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Nitrite = 0 PPM Nitrate = 160 PPM Ammonia = 0.50 PPM Salinity/S.G. = 1.027 Temperature = 82 ...
A: Ok, thanks for the info. that is a small tank, and I am absolutely surprised nemo survived that ...
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| gift/abandoned tank | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Nitrite = 0 PPM Nitrate = 160 PPM Ammonia = 0.50 PPM Salinity/S.G. = 1.027 Temperature = 82 ...
A: WOW, talk about survivor... that little clown is one lucky guy... before i answer your questions, ...
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| saltwater | 6/2/2009 |
Q: i have a 29 gallon aquarium with a seaclone100 protein skimmer and a marineland 150 filter. if i was ...
A: I guess you can keep the 'bio wheels' until your tank is cycled and running for a bit, (maybe 6 ...
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| saltwater | 6/2/2009 |
Q: i have a 29 gallon aquarium with a seaclone100 protein skimmer and a marineland 150 filter. if i was ...
A: You dont want fake rocks. They dont look real and they dont act real. Saltwater tanks use ...
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| ich reef tank | 6/1/2009 |
Q: how do i cure my reef tank of ich?
A: Actually I dont know if it is possible to CURE ich. You can treat it, you can keep it under ...
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| Mushrooms?? | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I am a beginner saltwater aquarium owner. Everything has gone great so far and I am really enjoying ...
A: Your peramters look good, but your temperature is on the low side. Not low as in bad, just low as ...
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| Ammonia | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 40 gallon that has been set up for for almost 1 month. my GH-180 KH-240 PH-8.0 CAL-520 ...
A: On a new tank, you really shouldnt have corals. And in a one month old tank, you really shouldnt ...
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| setup for a porcupine puffer | 5/29/2009 |
Q: i want to get this p0orcupine puffer i am putting him in a 100g tank and i was reading that the ...
A: you need a lot. well, not really, but it will take a bit more research then just asking me. I can ...
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| Saltwater Aquarium | 5/29/2009 |
Q: 2 days ago I purchased a blue tang like Dory, he didn't start off very good with my clowns picking ...
A: Dory was a girl. (not a he) hehehehe to answer your question about the anemone, no, he is fine. ...
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| why fish sperm dose not effect by saltwater? | 5/28/2009 |
Q: why fish sperm dose not effect by saltwater? ANSWER: Hello Abdullah, btw: I changed the message ...
A: I would guess that the sperm is surrounded by material that protects it and allows it to survive ...
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| Fish not eating | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Hey, I've had a clownfish for like two weeks. He was eating normally before, then he had the white ...
A: It would be hard to identify with the infor you have given, but, I would suggest trying different ...
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| why fish sperm dose not effect by saltwater? | 5/28/2009 |
Q: why fish sperm dose not effect by saltwater?
A: btw: I changed the message to public so others may read and learn from your question. I am not ...
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| wilting flowerpot | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I bought a flowerpot on mothers day 2009, where i first placed it it wouild open every day, and ...
A: regular feeding would be nightly for the flowerpot. it isnt like you have to hit each 'mouth' each ...
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| wilting flowerpot | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I bought a flowerpot on mothers day 2009, where i first placed it it wouild open every day, and ...
A: Flowerpot/ / goniopora requires a very mature tank, and most usually dont make it... Each ...
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| salt water | 5/27/2009 |
Q: i just set up another 65 and was wondering if 80 pds of sand was way overkill. I added 40 pds of ...
A: Im not sure where you heard that a deep sand bed makes filtration more difficult, but, I think it is ...
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| salt water | 5/27/2009 |
Q: i just set up another 65 and was wondering if 80 pds of sand was way overkill. I added 40 pds of ...
A: Actually, anythng less then 3-4 inches is a waste. Well, not really a waste, but not really a deep ...
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| Snowflake eel | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a snowflake eel that is just under 6' long i have it a 25g tank till it gets a little bigger ...
A: six inches is much better thanks... You shouldnt have ANY nitrates or Ammonia. If you do, then you ...
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| choc starfish | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I bought about 150 pounds of live rock and 50 pounds of live sand. The guy had a starfish in it ...
A: I think the starfish may survive that long before totally starving to death... They eat algae and ...
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| anemone | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have just bought myself an anemone for my fish tank how do i get it to settle in a place of my ...
A: I dont know of a good way to make the anemone act as well behaved as a dog. they just dont do ...
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| Snowflake eel | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have a snowflake eel that is just under 6' long i have it a 25g tank till it gets a little bigger ...
A: did you say 6 feet long??? that is huge in a 25gallon tank. To answer your question about needing ...
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| 300 gallon aquarium | 5/25/2009 |
Q: i recently purchased a 300 gallon aquarium, which was previously used to hose a snake. I have two ...
A: btw, i switched this message to public... I would clean the hell out of that tank... I would use a ...
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| red flakes | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I saw the post by Eliza on red flakes on glass. These are irregular, mostly square flakes that are ...
A: AHHH, got it... sorry. I am slow sometimes. Try searching for 'red bugs' or Flatworm and ...
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| red flakes | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I saw the post by Eliza on red flakes on glass. These are irregular, mostly square flakes that are ...
A: I dont recall 'Elizas' message. Can you please describe the 'red flakes'? Dragonnettes are very ...
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| There is something wrong with our fish. | 5/23/2009 |
Q: My dad put a 135 gal. fish tank in the house early April around the 13th. We took it off the hands ...
A: (nice name btw) Can you please tell me a little more about your tank and what equipment you have ...
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| Reef Chemicals | 5/23/2009 |
Q: What chemicals do I need to have for a reef tank?
A: I believe that unless you have an overly stocked aquarium or some type of coral farm, that you dont ...
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| metal halide fixture | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF 560 WATTS TOTAL WATT OUTPUT FROM A METAL HALIDE FIXTURE WOULD BE ENOUGH TO ...
A: Iknow you were referring to your light fixture, (btw, all caps is like yelling in internet speak). ...
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| metal halide fixture | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF 560 WATTS TOTAL WATT OUTPUT FROM A METAL HALIDE FIXTURE WOULD BE ENOUGH TO ...
A: It is not really practical to go by 'total watts' output for lighting.. 560 1 watt bulbs will not ...
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| heater | 5/20/2009 |
Q: i have a 400w heater i was using for my 100 gallon tank. if i set it to 78 degrees and move it to ...
A: If the heater and thermostat work, then NO,itwont over heat your smaller tank. BUT,if the heater ...
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| Help! | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I own a reef tank for probably 6 years and Ive being quite sucessfull with it. A couple of months ...
A: Sorry to hear about your troubles. Maybe we can help. (I hope) Please send me your water ...
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| Brown water | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I recieved a 75 gallon saltwater tank from a friend. I converted the saltwater tank into a ...
A: Im sorry,. but i dont have any practical experience with fresh water. I wish I could help. BUT, I ...
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| protein skimmer | 5/19/2009 |
Q: so far i was having problems to set the water flow on the skimmer so it wont overflow, i know you ...
A: I swear i searched that site when i looked for it first time around, sorry i missed it. The ...
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| Casualties Bulb in the UV sterilizer | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 73 gal, bowfront aquarium with corals and fish. The bulb in the UV sterilizer broke and ...
A: Hey BLOOP, (where did that name come from? hehehe) Yea, this doesnt sound good. bulbs are full of ...
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| High °dkH and low Calcium | 5/19/2009 |
Q: °dkH = 18 Calcium = 360 Salinity = 1.022 pH = 8.4 Phosphate = 0.5 Nitrite = 0 Nitrate = 0 ...
A: Hey, no problem for that link. I love reefkeepingmagazine... so, are you saying that you recently ...
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| High °dkH and low Calcium | 5/19/2009 |
Q: °dkH = 18 Calcium = 360 Salinity = 1.022 pH = 8.4 Phosphate = 0.5 Nitrite = 0 Nitrate = 0 ...
A: JOHNIE, You win the prize for the best information supplied in a question EVER!!!! You are a ...
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| previous question on tank circulation | 5/19/2009 |
Q: just writing to tell you that while I am still not sure what happened the system restarted. I will ...
A: I am glad to hear this. I hope you can understand that i cannot give out my email address here ont ...
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| plumbing problem | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I briefly unplugged my tank to do the weekly partial water change, and when I plugged it back in the ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your pump problems, and hope you have it fixed by now, sorry for teh delay ...
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| Fungal or Bacterial mat | 5/18/2009 |
Q: ..I have what has been described as a spider web like substance on a portion of my tank, it seems to ...
A: I would scoop it out. You can use your hands, but a better tool is a ktty litter rake. (A new one, ...
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| protein skimmer | 5/18/2009 |
Q: so far i was having problems to set the water flow on the skimmer so it wont overflow, i know you ...
A: I am not familiar with that skimmer, can you please upload a photo or link to that skimmer? ...
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| trying to identify a grass like growth | 5/18/2009 |
Q: we inherited a saltwater tank a few weeks ago. Since we have gotten the tank, all levels have been ...
A: It might be a MacroAlgae called 'Maidens Hair' algae. ...
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| tube worm things on live rock | 5/18/2009 |
Q: i figure that after searching the web for a few hours i would give posting a shot. so here goes. i ...
A: Im thinking worm is a good classification... there are numerous worms that create tubes like how you ...
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| whats wrong with my fish. | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have 3 fish that something is wrong with. My 3 stripped damselfish has a bubble over his eye. My ...
A: Can you please submit what the 'levels are' currently? Can you also let me know a little about your ...
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| tube worm things on live rock | 5/18/2009 |
Q: i figure that after searching the web for a few hours i would give posting a shot. so here goes. i ...
A: wow, quick reply... did you look at teh pictures on the page that i sent you? Did any of those ...
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| tube worm things on live rock | 5/17/2009 |
Q: i figure that after searching the web for a few hours i would give posting a shot. so here goes. i ...
A: Hey Mike, Are these tube worms on the rocks already and you are just now noticing them, or are they ...
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| help | 5/17/2009 |
Q: my step brother has a 29 gallon tank with a marron clown and a bubble tip anemone. he has a problem ...
A: and brother... I would need a lot more info regarding the tank and water conditions and routine ...
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| PLEASE IDENTIFY | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I found this guy on the wall of my tank moving very slowly. I am hoping it is a snail of some kind ...
A: Hey laura, I did send you a reply but now that i see it, i am pretty sure it is a limpet. Exactly ...
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| CAN YOU IDENTIFY | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I saw this guy crawling up the wall in my tank. I'm hoping it is some kind of snail. I did remove ...
A: Sorry for the delay in replying... I have no idea what it is without more description or pictures. ...
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| Live Rock | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have just inherited my sister 55 gallon salt water tank. She has some live rock in the tank and ...
A: (how is that pronounced, rashel???) I can not see the thick layer in the picture you sent. Maybe ...
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| coiled up tube like worms | 5/16/2009 |
Q: i figure that after searching the web for a few hours i would give posting a shot. so here goes. i ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. Your question got routed into the question pool, and i guess i didnt ...
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| Setting Up Saltwater Aquarium | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I just bought a Eclipse 12 gallon aquarium and I want to turn it into a mini saltwater aquarium. I ...
A: Hey Corey, You can use an Eclipse for a nano tank.(by somedefinition somewhere, tanks smaller then ...
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| Im new to the hobby and starting my firts saltwater aquarium | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Will boiling tap water remove all the impurities? Can i use tap water after boiling it? Can i use ...
A: Hey victor, You are getting so close...I know you are wantingto get something pretty going, BUT, ...
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| Bristle worms in Spinety Black Urchin | 5/14/2009 |
Q: The other day my long spine sea urchin was eating algae on the side of the tank and I saw a bunch of ...
A: hey, yea, it doesnt sound good for the urchin BTW: urchins have a skeleton, that looks and feels ...
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| Bristle worms in Spinety Black Urchin | 5/14/2009 |
Q: The other day my long spine sea urchin was eating algae on the side of the tank and I saw a bunch of ...
A: I have never heard of a bristle worm INSIDE an urchin. at least not while it was alive. I ...
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| Live rock in a new tank | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill, this is a great website! I am starting a new to the hobby, I started my 1st freshwater ...
A: Please dont apologize for the length, I am very wordy, and tend to write mini novellas myself... AS ...
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| clear film on top of rock | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have a rock that i just seen had a clear film over top of it had coral on at one time but has died ...
A: Hey Shawn, Imsory, but i dont understand your question??? Do you have a rock that had coral on it ...
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| water for salt tanks | 5/13/2009 |
Q: i have a one year old 125 g tank using only RO water that i have to buy in 12 gal increments at ...
A: Hey there, yea, this site only allwos one picture at a time, although my new forum will let you post ...
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| how do i ever get it to a reef tank? | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I just started a salt water tank, its been up and running for 2 months now I have a foxface, pink ...
A: Again, sorry, but no, anything that touched the copper can not be used for reef tank, rocks, sand, ...
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| Frag tank and Hospital tank | 5/13/2009 |
Q: i would like to set up a frag tank and a hospital tank to supplement my main tanks. What does a ...
A: A quarantine/hospital tank is usually empty. Minimal lighting, and no sand, rock or anything else. ...
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| setting up a saltwater aquarium | 5/13/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if i had a 29 gallon tank that has a penguin filter (which works saltwater and ...
A: Hey nick, Yea, you can setup a saltwater or brack tank with that equipment. You might need to ...
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| water for salt tanks | 5/13/2009 |
Q: i have a one year old 125 g tank using only RO water that i have to buy in 12 gal increments at ...
A: Hey carole. There is no 'magic' number for the amount/percentage of water change. There are ...
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| i need help. | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I just started a salt water tank, its been up and running for 2 months now I have a foxface, pink ...
A: Hey Mike, Yea, you gave me plenty of info. But unfortunately, i think you wontlike my answers and ...
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| water for salt tanks | 5/13/2009 |
Q: i have a one year old 125 g tank using only RO water that i have to buy in 12 gal increments at ...
A: Yes, I can see why you are confused. Hopefully i can try to help and clear some ofthe fog... Yes, ...
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| 75 gallon salt water tank | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon tank and am stepping up to a 75 gallon salt water reef and fish tank. Im going ...
A: Hey ron, Congrats. Movin' on up.... (ok, i will stop there, as i cant sing worth a crap and if you ...
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| Unidentified Coral pest | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a vine like growth, clearish white in appearance that is overtaking one of my zoanthid polyp ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. Your question got routed into the question pool, and i guess i didnt ...
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| My first Saltwater Aquarium | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have been thinking about starting a saltwater aquarium and I would very much appreciate some ...
A: Suggtesting tank size is a little personal,as that depends on many factors, personal taste being hte ...
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| Volitan Lionfish | 5/12/2009 |
Q: How fast will a Volitan Lionfish will grow will they reach 15 inches within a year and are they ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. Your question got routed into the question pool, and i guess i didnt ...
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| Snail death | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I recently had a bad bacteria bloom in my tank and lost all of my snalls, soft corals, and a madarin ...
A: Well, mysterys are aways difficult till you figure them out. dont get all frustrated yet. hehehe ...
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| Snail death | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I recently had a bad bacteria bloom in my tank and lost all of my snalls, soft corals, and a madarin ...
A: Im sorry to hear about your problems. I hope to figure it out, but,things like this are sometimes ...
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| setting up 55 gallon tank | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I am building a bar area and am planning to intsall a 55 gallon tank. Is there any special ...
A: I cant answer with complete assurance as i really dont know what type of floor you have, and how it ...
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| shark tank & care | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 10yr old 125 gal tank from a friend, complete & well kept. I want 3 pet sharks. I ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. Your question got routed into the question pool, and i guess i didnt ...
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| LIve Sand | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I just need to know will my live sand die because I have put the wrong salt in there with it. The ...
A: RELAX, breathe. in. out. in. hold it........... and out.... ok... First off, I dont think ...
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| is my conch sick? | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Suddenly my conch insists on sitting straight up and down against glass.He was feeding nicely a day ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. Your question got routed into the question pool, and i guess i didnt ...
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| i think my starfish is dieing | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I live in jamaica and i found a starfish near the shore at a beach two days ago, i took her home but ...
A: PLEASE, return the starfish to her home... Even very expereinced aquarium keepers have difficulty ...
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| CATCHING A GOLD HEAD SAND GOBY | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I am desperate to get this goby out of my 200G Reef Tank. Everyone said it was a good idea to get ...
A: TAmmy, I am so sorry for the delay. Your question got routed into the question pool, and i guess i ...
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| Im new to the hobby and starting my firts saltwater aquarium | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Will boiling tap water remove all the impurities? Can i use tap water after boiling it? Can i use ...
A: The productsthat state they remove this and they removethat, do exactly that. They dont 'purefy' ...
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| In one day - all my fish died | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have 200g tank and all was going great (6 months). 1 tang, 1 heniochius, 1 coral beauty, 1 royal ...
A: Hey Craig, Actually you can still add /impliment a sump.The same way the water drains to the ...
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| Salt water tank | 5/6/2009 |
Q: i have a 5 gallon fish tank and i was interested in turning it into a salt aquarium i have had fresh ...
A: a five gallon tank is extremely hard to maintain... the big issue with small tanks is that little ...
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| UFO | 5/6/2009 |
Q: 55 Gal tank 25 lbs live rock live sand marineland c-22 canister filter 2 glo 5 ho lights one blue ...
A: And i like your tank. You like your anemones, dont you?? hehe As for your ufo? (what does that ...
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| Heaters and Sumps | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Does a non-reef tank(90 gal) need a sump and can I use a submersible heater(300 watt) for my tank
A: marine tanks, reef or non reef, dont NEED sumps. I believe sumps are easier to maintain, and make ...
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| 12 gallon nano tank | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I just recently purchased a 12 gallon nano tank. I have not bought anything else. It included a 3 ...
A: Welcome to my little world... heheheh I would get all your rock at one time. You can mix, half and ...
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| Blue face angel colour loss | 5/6/2009 |
Q: he is housed with 5 yellow tail damsels, pink spot goby, magenta dotty and a lemonpeel angel. the ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay. Your question got routed into the question pool, and i guess i didnt ...
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| Im new to the hobby and starting my firts saltwater aquarium | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Will boiling tap water remove all the impurities? Can i use tap water after boiling it? Can i use ...
A: Victor, It sounds like you are geting a great start. I am glad to talk and answer questions in ...
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| In one day - all my fish died | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have 200g tank and all was going great (6 months). 1 tang, 1 heniochius, 1 coral beauty, 1 royal ...
A: dont beat yourself up. I know it is sad. I hate it, especially when i have to fish them out of th ...
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| Suitable Tank | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Hey there! What would be a suitable tank for these fish: Radiata Lion fish, Volitan Lion fish, ...
A: sorry for the delay in answering your quesiton. Your question went into the question pool for some ...
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| In one day - all my fish died | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have 200g tank and all was going great (6 months). 1 tang, 1 heniochius, 1 coral beauty, 1 royal ...
A: Hey Craig, Pleaes let me know more about your system. How long has it been set up, what type of ...
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| Nitrate levels | 5/4/2009 |
Q: We have a 29gl 'BioCube' set up since November 08. Currently we have a Clown fish, skunk shrimp, a ...
A: Well, idont think the nitrates would prohibit you from getting an anemone. I would be concerned ...
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| Tank Temp | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I am concerned about the temperature in my 100 gallon saltwater tank. The tank is 6 feet long and I ...
A: I answered thiss earlier but seeitagain, so not sure if you got it or not... Remove the plexi glass ...
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| Tank Temp | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I am concerned about the temperature in my 100 gallon saltwater tank. The tank is 6 feet long and I ...
A: Leave the heater where they are. They wont come on unless they need to. (you can verify if they are ...
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| Cloudy water | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 75 gal saltwater tank w/ 6 fish and many hermits, a sally and 2 emerald crabs. My sump pump ...
A: glad to hear it is clearing up. If things are going in the right direction for you, then no, you ...
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| New tank not taking off | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I set up a marine tank 3 months ago and have a lionfish in it. I have had marine tanks before with ...
A: Well, lets start off with teh easy stuff... Go to your lfs guy and tell him i said he has no ...
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| Sealing Brackish Tank for Fiddlers | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I currently have a 29 gal tank with 3 juvy monos and a goby. I have an aqueon 70 filter and a ...
A: Hey michael, Well i was going to tell you i dont know much about brackish tanks, but, i might be ...
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| New tank not taking off | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I set up a marine tank 3 months ago and have a lionfish in it. I have had marine tanks before with ...
A: I am not sure what your lfs salesperson meant by his assuance that coral will form on it??? If he ...
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| Cloudy water | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 75 gal saltwater tank w/ 6 fish and many hermits, a sally and 2 emerald crabs. My sump pump ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your problems, but i think it might not be somethign too bad... It sounds ...
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| Fish suddenly died! | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have had my 12 gallon aquapod for about a year. It has about 15 lbs of live rock and seems well ...
A: . I am so ssorry to hear about your troubles. I hate it when sudden things happen, as they are ...
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| white bugs | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have 150g salt water tank and I have live rock which is currently producing little white bugs all ...
A: Can you please describe the 'bugs'??? Do they look 'shrimp like'? if so, they are copepods, and ...
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| Chocolate Chip Starfish | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I had just bought 2 CCS, and they had put them in a bag with the grunt sweetlip fish. We acclimated ...
A: I thought i answered this already.. so, if this is a duplicate, i apologize... All this means is ...
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| Missing snails | 4/30/2009 |
Q: You recently helped me with my APTASIA problem. I sent you the pic of one of the big ones in my tank ...
A: Glad to hear the pep shrimp did hte trick... Shrimp and crabs and other scavenger type critters ...
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| Raising p.h. level | 4/28/2009 |
Q: nitrites - 0 ammonia - 0 nitrates - 5 S.G. - 1.024 temp - 78 ph - 8.0 cal - 520 + alk - 5 dkh is ...
A: Hey Kip, Well, that is good news for now. wphew.... YEa, no wories on the pH of *.0, that is ...
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| Biocube 29 | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have a 29 gallon biocube. Its been running for at least a year now and he checks ...
A: Please do not worry about spelling. I am pretty good at spelling myself, but typo everything ...
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| skunk shrimp | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have this skunk shrimp in my 40g breeder tank. its been in there for about 3 months and it now ...
A: I love my cleaner shrimp. they are so fun and playful.. do you have the one, or a pair? If just ...
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| Raising p.h. level | 4/28/2009 |
Q: nitrites - 0 ammonia - 0 nitrates - 5 S.G. - 1.024 temp - 78 ph - 8.0 cal - 520 + alk - 5 dkh is ...
A: Hey KIP, WHOA!!!! Stop adding the buffer... First off there is zero problem with a pH of 8.0 ...
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| tankmates for puffers and monos | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 120 (4x2x2) with a 4 gallon sump. I currently have 2 GSPs and 4 monos (two argentinuos and ...
A: Did you typo the size of the sump? 4 gallons is kinda small? As for tank mates, and your desire ...
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| salt tank filtration set up | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I'm getting a 75 gallon ready to potentially be a reef tank. I will have live rock and sand. I'm ...
A: I would reccomend the biggest tank/sump you can afford, both in price and in space. It doesnt have ...
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| I need help putting a 55 gallon tank together for 2 spotted puffer fish | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Starting from pumps, filtration system, type of salt to put in tank, names of products you suggest, ...
A: There is no perfect setup or combination. All items have pros and cons, some are easier but less ...
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| salt tank filtration set up | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I'm getting a 75 gallon ready to potentially be a reef tank. I will have live rock and sand. I'm ...
A: there are many different factors and vairables to make a blanket reccomendation. Each component you ...
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| chocolate chip starfish | 4/27/2009 |
Q: my chocolate chip starfish has a circle looking hole near his mouth and it is losing its skin and i ...
A: Is there anyway to send me a picture of this mark? Is the star still eating? If so, I would think ...
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| Sick Lionfish | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i have a Dwarf lionfish, we've had him for nearly a year and recently he stopped eating. my partner ...
A: Sorry to hear about your lionfish. It really didnt sound very good after the second /follow-up ...
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| Red Mushroom Corals | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have LPS, Serveral polyps, and some Red mushroom corals. Everything was going well. Some of my ...
A: Hey Brian, Water changes is reccomend to be 10-20% a month. (depoending on yoru bio-load) the ...
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| Sick Lionfish | 4/26/2009 |
Q: i have a Dwarf lionfish, we've had him for nearly a year and recently he stopped eating. my partner ...
A: Hey R and K, I am thinking that it sounds like a fungal infection. API makes a product called ...
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| SHRIMP IN SALTWATER TANK | 4/26/2009 |
Q: HEY THERE...STARTED THE CYCLE ON MY SALTWATER TANK TWO WEEKS AGO ..WANT TO GET FISH ASAP .SO I PUT ...
A: I have not used the raw shirmp before, but have suggested it to folks instead of using a sacrifical ...
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| Frogfish behavior | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a frogfish that has been doing well, but all of a sudden, over the last day or so, the ...
A: I am not familiar with anglers other then to say I love the way they look. I will assume that all ...
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| Fog | 4/26/2009 |
Q: do you have any tips of stopping fog on my aquarium. ANSWER: Hey TOM, FOG on your aquarium? Can ...
A: Hey Tom, Sorry, i dont have a clue onthe prie difference. Is it really the same shrimp??? Are ...
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| Sick Lionfish | 4/26/2009 |
Q: i have a Dwarf lionfish, we've had him for nearly a year and recently he stopped eating. my partner ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your lionfish not doing so well. That must suck to have him be there ...
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| Email didnt work? | 4/26/2009 |
Q: please try and identifiy this coral that cam on my lr.sorry for bad quality as it was taken with my ...
A: Yea, no problem i have several 13-15 year old reefers in our local community... Cleaner shrimp are ...
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| Email didnt work? | 4/26/2009 |
Q: please try and identifiy this coral that cam on my lr.sorry for bad quality as it was taken with my ...
A: PORES? HOLES? Jus tbcause it has holes does not mean it is alive. IT could be a skeleton. I dont ...
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| Red Mushroom Corals | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have LPS, Serveral polyps, and some Red mushroom corals. Everything was going well. Some of my ...
A: WOW. I would be getting confused too... And this is really a problem. When you do something ...
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| Email didnt work? | 4/26/2009 |
Q: please try and identifiy this coral that cam on my lr.sorry for bad quality as it was taken with my ...
A: . Sorry for the glitch. We really dont have much access to the 'behind teh screens' information. ...
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| Salt levels rising :O | 4/25/2009 |
Q: why would my salt levels be rising ?
A: your salt levels could be rising because you keep adding salt water when the water level drops??? ...
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| What is this- is it a type of sps | 4/25/2009 |
Q: about 5 weeks ago i purchasedand setup a sw nano,about 10 gallons when i purchased the rock it came ...
A: I can not tell if it is coral or not. Can you see 'polyps' or litle hairs or fuzzy's sticking out ...
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| Aptasia?? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have been have a problem with my salt water tank my water is cloudy white with a brownish color it ...
A: The pic is not the best but yes, it does look like aptasia, kinda of... I have had good luck with ...
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| bleaching coral | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased some coral frags of hard corals as well as a pink birds from a very well ...
A: Moving into SPS is an excersize. You need to start off slowly and work your way up to it. One of ...
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| moving... | 4/25/2009 |
Q: Im moving a nano tank that i have just recently set up...it only contains a live rock, sand and ...
A: Hey Brandon, I saw your subject and thought, hmmm, not going to be fun.... BUT, since your tank ...
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| Flooding | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a very old system - I guess you would call it a wet/dry trickle filter system. The one that ...
A: I am not sure i understand you and your comment about the water stop flowing when it reaches below ...
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| Flooding | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a very old system - I guess you would call it a wet/dry trickle filter system. The one that ...
A: yes, I have several ideas and solutions for you. I would like to get some more info from you also. ...
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| Selecting Fish | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have had a saltwater tank for about nine months. It seems that selecting fish is providing to be ...
A: What type of clown fish is he? tomato and or maroon clown are fairly aggressive, and ...
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| Sump set-up help! | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I am a newbie to sump and am totally lost as to how I set up! I was using canister as it was a fish ...
A: You will probably need an 'overflow' box or device to put onto your fish tank. What happens is, ...
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| dead rock | 4/24/2009 |
Q: i just put in my 100 gallon tank that only has two damsels,80 pounds of dead rock.,what should i do ...
A: . It is usually a good idea to read and learn before actually doing, but you are not alone... Live ...
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| moving anemone | 4/24/2009 |
Q: i have two long tenticle anemones, one is a pink tip and one a purple they both seem to be doing ...
A: Anemones move to look for better 'digs'. They want to find the perfect home. The things they look ...
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| Chromis eating | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I can recently bought 3 blue green chromis and I try feeding them formula one pellets but they seem ...
A: It may take a while for them to get used to eating prepared foods if they are wild caught... It is ...
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| Skimmer keeps filling with water | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Why would my skimmer keep filling up with water instead of just foam. I have a sedra ksp 3500 pump ...
A: What skimmer is it? Do you have a model or brand, or can you describe it better? It sounds like ...
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| worm | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 40gal tank that is just over a year old. I have noticed lately that there are something ...
A: The 'worms' with spindly legs, could be starfish. Brittle starfish... They have very small central ...
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| What is this? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a well established marine rock only tank, I have about 8 various fish in it that are all ...
A: Congrats. I dotn know the natural or captive lifes span of peppermint shrimp, BUT, I have one in my ...
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| soft coral, leather | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have an established tank with a leather soft coral that is very large. It has a split in the ...
A: Heheh, I have visions of a SNL sketch with mike meyers, madonna, barbra streisand... '... Like ...
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| Blue Spotted Puffer - Has it killedmy fish? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have (or rather had) a saltwater tank with 2 clown fish (babies) a Cleaner Shrip, a Hermit Crab, ...
A: Sarah, OMG. This sounds so bad. I am so sorry for you... To lose fish sucks, but to lose little ...
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| Sea horses | 4/20/2009 |
Q: How big do sea horses get? How many litres per sea horse is needed? How could i turn my tropical ...
A: (I switched your question to a PUBLIC question so others may browse through and maybe get sooething ...
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| strange things | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a new 30 gallon salt water tank...I have over the coarse of the last few months discovered ...
A: Try using a smooth bottle, and place a small piece of fish or bait into the bottom and angle the ...
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| purple snail? in new tank | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I converted to salt water. added live rocks 2 months ago. cycling through brown diatoms. now I have ...
A: welcome to our reef world. Congrats on all your cools sounding critters. Keep an eye out at night, ...
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| Two questions | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I don't want to waste too much of your time, but wanted to ask two things: Recently, in a trip to ...
A: No woris on the multiple questions, i am here to help when and if I can... As for your personal ...
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| Live rock and sand tuning green | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I recently set up a 75gal saltwater aquarium,I started it out with about a 2" base of live sand and ...
A: For your info... whenyou add rock or sand or even change the rock around, (re-aquascape) you are ...
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| question? | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 75 gal. i have had it for almost a yr no problems until about 1 mnth ago a bubble aneme ...
A: I am so SO sorry for your and your family. I will do my best to try to get the answer, as i think ...
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| clear flowerlike creature appears in tank | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 30 gallon fish only marine tank. I have some live rock and the tank has been up over a ...
A: Things pop up all the time. They will pop up on dead rock, livce rock, the side of the tank, inside ...
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| Protien skimmer help | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Hey i have a jebo 180 hang on tank skimmer that works with a powerhead and its been running for over ...
A: I am not familiar with that brand or model, but have looked it up and it looks surprizingly like the ...
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| fish | 4/16/2009 |
Q: iam use formula two flakes(ocean nutrition) and my sohal tang and raccon butterfly fish don't ...
A: I am very sorry for you also. Poor fishies, now in fishy heaven... I would not know where to begin ...
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| Reef lighting | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 48 gallon bowfront fluval aquarium that was started as a reef tank. I would like to ...
A: Hehehe, no problem, ZOANTHIDS do look like real mushrooms. And Buttonpolyps in particular look like ...
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| strange things | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have a new 30 gallon salt water tank...I have over the coarse of the last few months discovered ...
A: (or is it tyracloset?) You are the first person I have heard call a tank new that has been setup ...
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| Reef lighting | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 48 gallon bowfront fluval aquarium that was started as a reef tank. I would like to ...
A: BTW, i changed the settings to be a public message so others might read this and maybe get help from ...
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| salt level | 4/16/2009 |
Q: my salt level in my tank is 1.030, i need to know if this means i need to add salt to my aquarium or ...
A: Canyou please tell me how you measure your 'salinity'/ salt level / S.G. (specific gravity)?? If ...
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| Reef lighting | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 48 gallon bowfront fluval aquarium that was started as a reef tank. I would like to ...
A: Dawn, I must apologize. I really dont understand your question here. What is 'toufa rock'? And I ...
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| Reef lighting | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 48 gallon bowfront fluval aquarium that was started as a reef tank. I would like to ...
A: Hey Dawn, Sorry for the long explanation for something you already have done and obviously ...
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| What is this? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a well established marine rock only tank, I have about 8 various fish in it that are all ...
A: and good call on not wanting to introduce more problems... I was not sure what fish you had and of ...
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| Debris flowing back into tank | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Several weeks ago I had red algae slime taking over my tank so I did major water changes and ...
A: Sorry to hear about all your problems. Can you please tell me how old your tank is? how long have ...
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| Reef lighting | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I purchased a 48 gallon bowfront fluval aquarium that was started as a reef tank. I would like to ...
A: Hey Dawn. Welcome to my world!... Reefing is a cool and never ending hobby... Your lights are 'ok' ...
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| soft coral, leather | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have an established tank with a leather soft coral that is very large. It has a split in the ...
A: You can cut the leather with anything sharp. I usually pull the leather from the tank and use ...
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| What is this? | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a well established marine rock only tank, I have about 8 various fish in it that are all ...
A: WELL SORRY TO BE THE BARRER OF BAD NEWS BUT, those are called APTASIA, or Glass anemones, and they ...
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| New setup | 4/14/2009 |
Q: my question is how long do i have to wait before i can transfer from my other tank that is leaking? ...
A: I would use some or a lot of the water from your old tank. (Unless you know of some not so good ...
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| New setup | 4/14/2009 |
Q: my question is how long do i have to wait before i can transfer from my other tank that is leaking? ...
A: It would be nice to know what corals and stuff you are planning on moving and how big they are. My ...
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| rock changing colors in saltwater aquarium | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I started a 55 tall 7 days ago and my rocks are starting to turn yellow, orange and brown. I also ...
A: oh, crap, sorry... TDS = total dissolved solids (junk in the water) With an ro/di filter, you ...
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| New Fish!!! | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Ok I'm so excited and I got tempted enough to go ahead and buy a sand flounder and porcupine puffer ...
A: congrats for making the plunge. I have not had either of these fish, but believe that other then ...
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| live rock placement | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 150 gallon saltwater aquarium with a queen angelfish,maculosus angel harlequin tusk fish ...
A: (beautiful name btw) I dont really think there is a way to say/suggest a better rocl placement for ...
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| rock changing colors in saltwater aquarium | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I started a 55 tall 7 days ago and my rocks are starting to turn yellow, orange and brown. I also ...
A: Welcome to the world or reefing... First off, you wont need to test for CAL or dkH for a while. ...
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| Ich | 4/12/2009 |
Q: looking at other answers I have noted that my fish has ich. and that neom gobies eat ich. Well I ...
A: Neon gobies and other 'cleaner fish' and shrimp are eating dead cells, which could be ick or could ...
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| workms in my aquarium | 4/11/2009 |
Q: What are the red/orange worms with spines on the sides? they are small, maybe under and inch or so. ...
A: I am thinking they are 'bristle worms' Try looking them up and getting a picture. they are ...
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| sand | 4/11/2009 |
Q: starting new 120gl tank I like the black sand was told it does not buffer could you explain #2 if ...
A: Black sand is actually volcanic rock, and is not the typical 'calcium based /aragonite material that ...
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| Saltwater Tank | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I am just setting up a salt water tank for the first time. can you tell me what my test results ...
A: If I am wrong, or gave wrong advice, it is because you did not give me all the information... ...
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| Saltwater Tank | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I am just setting up a salt water tank for the first time. can you tell me what my test results ...
A: There is no way a tank could be ready in a few days!. no way! HAvign ONE test result or even a few ...
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| Unidentifed fish | 4/11/2009 |
Q: my brother reccomened me this site and was wondering if you would happen to be able to tell me the ...
A: I WOULD NOT PUT ANYTHING LIKE THAT INTO MY REEF TANK. There are many things to consider here. ...
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| My dragon fish is breathing air!!! | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Is it normal for a dragon fish to stand up on its tail, and stick its face out of the water for 20 ...
A: I am not familiar with dragonfish personally, and have asked one person/friend that does. They ...
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| New Fish Tank Need Help Please | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I just bought a brand new 37 gallon fish tank,complete with filter. heater etc for a standard fresh ...
A: To be really successfull with the least amount of effort requires a tank that is 'reef ready'. this ...
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| Saltwater Tank | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am just setting up a salt water tank for the first time. can you tell me what my test results ...
A: Levi, For a sucessful aquarium you will need a good 'biological' fiter. If you have a 'cannister' ...
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| star fish | 4/8/2009 |
Q: my star fish has white patches all over his little body (at first I thought he was just clumbsy). he ...
A: Starfish require a well matured tank. Lots of food stuff for the everywere If your tank is ...
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| Saltwater Tank | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I am just setting up a salt water tank for the first time. can you tell me what my test results ...
A: Congrats on joining us reefers... I would suggest that there be ZERO in ammonia, and ZERO in ...
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| Marine Tank Cooling | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help. I live in a block of flats that gets very warm in the summer. Last year, ...
A: Yes, summer is here and it is hot as 'usual'... I strongly suggest two things. Buy a water ...
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| purple growth on live rock | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I added some live rock from my aquarium store and it had some purple growth on it and now it is ...
A: That growth is called 'coraline algae' Other reefers KILL for it. You might want to change your ...
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| what is this thing? | 4/8/2009 |
Q: We have a 40 gallon salt water tank. We got a piece of live rock, and we just noticed this ...
A: and son. I will need more information to identify this thing for you. Can you tell me how old your ...
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| seting up an tank | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Im interested in getting a saltwater because i really want those fish. I currently have 3 fresh ...
A: Well I got kinda good news and some bad news... (heheheh) I will start off with the good news... ...
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| re Toadstool | 4/6/2009 |
Q: is it ok to keep xeina pulsing corals and hammerheads with toadstools? I bought my toadie bout a ...
A: I have had toadstools and still do. I like them a lot, and they are easy, hardy, and ...
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| Starfish parasites | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 135 gallon saltwater tank, Just recently I noticed miniature starfish growing. are they ...
A: I would like to get some more information from you about these starfish to confirm, or you can ...
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| Lionfish Setup | 4/2/2009 |
Q: So right now i have a 120g freshwater tank set up for cichlids and am thinking of eventually turning ...
A: Yea, if you want to start of with a smaller tank due to your new digs, then, yea, absolutely... ...
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| Lionfish Setup | 4/2/2009 |
Q: So right now i have a 120g freshwater tank set up for cichlids and am thinking of eventually turning ...
A: I do NOT agree with the 'sacraficial damsel theory' to get a tank cycled. sorry. You can get a ...
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| little bugs eatting coral | 4/1/2009 |
Q: there are lil bugs eating my coral i can see them and they are not pods. they look kinda hard to ...
A: Yea, there are little bugs called flat worms. Not all flat worms are bad though. They could be ...
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| i have a bta looking bad | 4/1/2009 |
Q: WHAT IS THIS?? ANSWER: HELLO FISH BUDDY420. (it takes one to know one! cough) Anyways, i have ...
A: Hey FB, IT is very normal for them to 'deflate' overnight. They sleep and relax, or rather they ...
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| Photoperiod | 4/1/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill, there has been many talks about different ways to run the "photoperiod". Ive been reading ...
A: REVISED ANSWER: You can look at my aquacontroller graphs and see the time schedule over the course ...
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| Marine ick | 4/1/2009 |
Q: What is the best treatment for marine ick in a reef tank soft corals clown fish rainfordi gobie ...
A: Sorry to hear your having ICK problems. I strongy suggest you regulate your routine, and feed your ...
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| filtration | 3/31/2009 |
Q: charcoal or live refugium what is your preference
A: I dont think it is one or the other. I am not sure why you present it as one or the other, but i ...
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| Belin X-2 Turbo Skimmer | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have 3 days running this product. I have trouble balancing out the water flow and the air vavle. I ...
A: Are you using the specified pump, (not powerhead)?? There has to be a way to control the water ...
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| Belin X-2 Turbo Skimmer | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have 3 days running this product. I have trouble balancing out the water flow and the air vavle. I ...
A: I do not have personal experience with this skimmer, but i doubt it is defective or needing of being ...
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| new set up | 3/31/2009 |
Q: can i have a live refugium with carbon what is your view onDSB
A: Yes, you can run carbon in a refugium. You can run the carbon in a filter sack/sock, or in a ...
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| mandarin green goby | 3/31/2009 |
Q: what is needed in my tank to keep a mandarin green goby alive? I have not yet recieved my live rock ...
A: Once you get your live rock, you will need to CURE it, it is probably already cultured. (cultured = ...
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| i have a bta looking bad | 3/30/2009 |
Q: WHAT IS THIS?? ANSWER: HELLO FISH BUDDY420. (it takes one to know one! cough) Anyways, i have ...
A: Anemones are very sensitive to water quality issues and they dont like being transported and ...
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| polyp | 3/29/2009 |
Q: It has been two weeks and my pollock is not opening all the way I would say 99% CLOSED. I use tec 1 ...
A: Please keep in mind that stores really do profit if they sell you something, and it doesnt work, and ...
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| tangs and lionfish | 3/29/2009 |
Q: can a yellow tang and a scopas tang and a dogface puffer live in the same tank as a lionfish
A: REVISED ANSWER: Hello Sandy, Thanks for the feedback and ratings. I am not sure what i did to ...
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| ammonia level went to 1 ppm | 3/29/2009 |
Q: i have a 45 gallon salt water tank that is 4 years old. i put a protein skimmer in about 2 weeks ...
A: Filters do not filter out ammonia... Cannister filters try to act like biological filters. ...
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| salt water fish tank | 3/29/2009 |
Q: do i have to have a bubbler in my 55 gallon fish tank if i have a filter
A: I am not sure what you mean by 'bubbler'. So you mean bubbling air, like they have in fresh water ...
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| I have a few legs sticking out of my coral and was just wondering what it could be? | 3/28/2009 |
Q: WHAT IS THIS??
A: (it takes one to know one! cough) Anyways, i have no clue. Any way of posting a picture? It ...
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| filtration | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have a oceanic biocube 14 gal. I put 20 lbs. of live sand and 15lbs. live rock. It has been going ...
A: .. And congrats on being patient...this will pay off for you inthe log run... The lfs gave you some ...
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| yellow tang laying on its side | 3/28/2009 |
Q: we did a water change today and the fish were fine, i come out to check on the fish and the yellow ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your tang. I know i am attached to mine and would be quite upset if ...
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| Hi bill | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Hey bill came by to check this site out...i think im going to go with the MSX 160 instead of the ASM ...
A: FOLLOW UP/ AMMENDED answer Hey joseph, Check out the recent discussion on that other site ...
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| Dog Face Puffer - white spot | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have a dog face puffer and has recently 'puffed up'. Since then I have noticed he has white spot ...
A: I am sorry to hear that your puffer, PUFFED. hehehe I am thinking/ guessing that the two maybe ...
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| Cloudy Smoky Water | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have been have a problem with my salt water tank my water is cloudy white with a brownish color it ...
A: You are welcome, i wish i could be more help. I did ask you about the 'top off' water. This is the ...
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| Cloudy Smoky Water | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have been have a problem with my salt water tank my water is cloudy white with a brownish color it ...
A: I changed this to public message so others may see and read this question and answer Do not give up ...
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| ammonia level went to 1 ppm | 3/27/2009 |
Q: i have a 45 gallon salt water tank that is 4 years old. i put a protein skimmer in about 2 weeks ...
A: Well, I am not sure any more info would help me. I dont think a skimmer would affect the Ammonia, ...
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| Cloudy Smoky Water | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have been have a problem with my salt water tank my water is cloudy white with a brownish color it ...
A: Well, it could be any number of things, from a spawning event, maybe if you have some Softys, or ...
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| Hi bill | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Hey bill came by to check this site out...i think im going to go with the MSX 160 instead of the ASM ...
A: To share some background with other readers. You were looking for a protien skimmer for a tank ...
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| ammonia level went to 1 ppm | 3/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 45 gallon salt water tank that is 4 years old. i put a protein skimmer in about 2 weeks ...
A: but I would like a list of all the parameters that you can give me... I would suggest that you ...
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| fish/invertebrates compatibility | 3/25/2009 |
Q: i'm starting my first marine tank and its 125 gallons. i have a lot of space to work with and i was ...
A: Im not sure what pointers i can give you on compatibility other then to pick a fish, then look it up ...
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| Water Movement | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Bill. I'm in the process of setting up a 155-gallon bowfront aquarium and need some advice. ...
A: ( btw, I changed this message to public so others may share the question and answer) Even before i ...
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| Fish | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I recentley brought a Clown fish that must of had a virus, it was fine for the first week then ...
A: Sorry to hear about your troubles. If it was Lymphocystis, then you should be okay to reuse yuor ...
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| nitrate levels | 3/24/2009 |
Q: i have a 55 gallon saltwater with live sand live around 30 pounds of live rock and some small coral ...
A: Please let me know what the 'levels' are. Specifically, i want to know what the Ammonia, Nitrate, ...
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| pollop | 3/23/2009 |
Q: It has been two weeks and my pollock is not opening all the way I would say 99% CLOSED. I use tec 1 ...
A: Sorry to hear about your problems. (an not to 'nit pick'), the proper spelling is POLYP. I am also ...
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| Clown fish pair first added to tank | 3/23/2009 |
Q: ..I'm relatively new to the hobby and have been doing a lot of research/learning. I am in the ...
A: I am glad you have been doing research/learning. (I hate it when folks research, and dont learn. ...
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| live sand | 3/23/2009 |
Q: would i be able to use sand from my local beach as my substrate and would this be as good as live ...
A: Sorry if i forgot to address this question before... I would not reccomend it for most folks, for ...
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| Foxface | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I purchased a foxface a few weeks back, he seems to be getting thin, what are the types of food I ...
A: Foxface/rabbit fish are pretty finicky, especially at first. They are mostly vegetarians, and LOVE ...
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| Aquarium Heaters | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I have a very basic question for you. I have a 100 gallon saltwater aquarium. Right now I have 2 250 ...
A: I am not sure what happened to everyone. It seems like a mass exodoeus doesnt it? Thre ereally is ...
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| saltwater | 3/22/2009 |
Q: ok thankyou, i dont know if i will proceed trying to create a saltwater aquarium but i will ...
A: James, Water changes mandatory. It is the most basic of steps/maintenance. Teh 'guidline' is to ...
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| my star and anenomi's died and I need advice. | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I visited my local pet store and bought a fish that was infected with ICH and totally decimated my ...
A: Copperis good for clearingup and treating FISH, but not for invertabrae and corals... That is why ...
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| saltwater | 3/22/2009 |
Q: ok thankyou, i dont know if i will proceed trying to create a saltwater aquarium but i will ...
A: First off, and i know you dont know, but COPPER is a bad thing... And additives are somethign that ...
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| saltwater sump | 3/22/2009 |
Q: ok thankyou, i dont know if i will proceed trying to create a saltwater aquarium but i will ...
A: (REVISED) as for reccomending a filter... I would suggest a 'cannister' filter. Something like ...
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| materials | 3/21/2009 |
Q: could you please name a list of materials i would need to start a saltwater aquarium and maybe a ...
A: Im sorry if i did not address this earlier and really, this is a good question. 'Filtration' ...
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| materials | 3/21/2009 |
Q: could you please name a list of materials i would need to start a saltwater aquarium and maybe a ...
A: Hey James, It depends. (Dang, i love it when i get to be ambigous) IT depends on where and which ...
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| materials | 3/21/2009 |
Q: could you please name a list of materials i would need to start a saltwater aquarium and maybe a ...
A: sorry, but i dont know any aussie fish sites. Try searching for saltwater aquarium and australia. ...
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| Nano Tank Stocking | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 20g saltwater reef tank that i have been developing over the past couple of months. There ...
A: well, i got scared there when i thought you were wanting to put all those fish into the tank... ...
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| my star and anenomi's died and I need advice. | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I visited my local pet store and bought a fish that was infected with ICH and totally decimated my ...
A: WEll sorry to hear about your troubles with ich and copper. Not sure that copper would be on my ...
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| Newly Cycled tank- advice | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have recenly finished cycling my tank. Been 1 week now. 20 Gallon High 10 lbs Tonga live rock ...
A: Sounds like you might be rushing things just a little. I doubt that a tank can ccle in a week. ...
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| about 6 or 7 mounth old 29 gallon saltwater | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon tank with about 20lbs of rock, I started with a four stripe damsle for about 3 ...
A: Sorry about forgetting to address the airstone question.. No, it is not advisable to use an ...
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| about 6 or 7 mounth old 29 gallon saltwater | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon tank with about 20lbs of rock, I started with a four stripe damsle for about 3 ...
A: (and gf) To address your qeustion i will have to say yes and maybe no. (I love it when i get to be ...
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| DYING IN SALT TANK | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have just started this hobby, been reading everything I can, tank has been up going on 3 weeks, ...
A: Im sory you are having troubles. Hopefully we can find out what is going on. Please let me know ...
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| setting up slatwater tank | 3/19/2009 |
Q: i am only 13 yrs old and am very interested in setting up a saltwater fish tank with live rock.Would ...
A: I would suggest some jawfish or or other types of goby's, but you also need to have a mature tank ...
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| my tang powder brown is dead, what do i do to keep my other fish from dieing? | 3/19/2009 |
Q: what should my nitrite levels be in my tank? can a powder brown tang live with a yellow tang? isn't ...
A: so sorry to hear about your losing your pb tang. They are soo cool looking. I wish i had one.. ...
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| Stocking the tank | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Where can I find information on how many this and that is too much for a certain size tank? For ...
A: There are numerous 'forumulas' for fish per gallon, and each one is different. AS is thesize and ...
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| PH | 3/18/2009 |
Q: What can cause the ph to raise in a reef tank? I have this tank for nearly 2 years and I haven't ...
A: Lots of things can affect the pH, including but not limited to ... closed windows and doors, poor ...
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| dead fish | 3/14/2009 |
Q: hi i have a large corner unit tank and up to lastweek the tank has been fine but lastweek everyday i ...
A: Sorry you are having problems, hopefully we will figure it out. I really need a breakdown of your ...
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| gravel | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I have a freshwater fishtank and I would like to make it saltwater. I was wondering if I could use ...
A: WElcome to the world of marine reef aquariums. I strongly urge you to read up on how to setup a ...
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| Salt Water Grouper Not Eating | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My Grouper is not eating consistently. I have had him nearly a year. He was a gift fish, given ...
A: Yes, you are mistaken about that formula, but although there is a formula out there, it is not good ...
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| Salt Water Grouper Not Eating | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My Grouper is not eating consistently. I have had him nearly a year. He was a gift fish, given ...
A: Please read up on 'maintaining a saltwater aquarium'. Just search for it online. Basically what ...
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| Salt Water Grouper Not Eating | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My Grouper is not eating consistently. I have had him nearly a year. He was a gift fish, given ...
A: I am not sure i understand something??? What size tank is he in? He needs at least a 100 gallon ...
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| about nutrition | 3/12/2009 |
Q: iam use formula two flakes(ocean nutrition) and my sohal tang and raccon butterfly fish don't ...
A: you should always try to get the fish store to feed the fish in front of you. This way you can make ...
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| High PH in my Saltwater Aquarium | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a question about dealing with high PH in my saltwater aquarium: Tank Profile: 55 gallon, ...
A: very great to have that available. Can you please let me know how you are testing your pH? Which ...
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| nitrites too high | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal. live rock set up in my newly developed tank.I am in the middle of the fouth week of ...
A: I am not familiar with bio-sira, but if you have ammonia in your tank, i would be worried. Any ...
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| nitrites too high | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal. live rock set up in my newly developed tank.I am in the middle of the fouth week of ...
A: MArk and Laurie, Thank you for admitting your problem. Impatience is a terrible disease, and ...
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| Injured Yellow Tang | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I’m not sure if this is a question that you could answer but I would appreciate your opinion. I have ...
A: I am not sure if you are asking me if I can identify why your yellow tang is beat up but, i can not, ...
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| Water Change | 3/10/2009 |
Q: When doing regular water changes in a SW aquarium to control nitrate, what steps are needed to ...
A: A couple questions for you... Is your tank a 'fish only'. If so, nitrates are not as important as ...
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| about nutrition | 3/10/2009 |
Q: iam use formula two flakes(ocean nutrition) and my sohal tang and raccon butterfly fish don't ...
A: I changed this question to PUBLIC so others might be able to review it and use the information ...
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| brown algae | 3/10/2009 |
Q: my tank has been set up for approximately 8 months. I had a problem with green hair algae so i ...
A: Well depending on what it is actually, some critters may eat it. Nudibranches/snails/crabs. Cyanno ...
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| Starting a saltwater tank | 3/10/2009 |
Q: and I was wondering if that would be a good choice. I understand that this will only be able to ...
A: You can have more then ONE fish in a nano tank. But they are generally smaller fish. I like ...
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| Lighting | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if you can explain what the "nm" means next to a number for a light bulb? For ...
A: (I changed this question to public as i hope it will help others) The nm designation is for ...
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| brown algae | 3/9/2009 |
Q: my tank has been set up for approximately 8 months. I had a problem with green hair algae so i ...
A: I will assume the water peramters are OK?? Did you check phosphates, or silica? How do you add top ...
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| Saltwater move | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a 150g saltwater tank on ebay and was wondering if you can give me tips when moving ...
A: I reccomend different salt mixes for different folks and different applications. If you have no ...
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| wolf eels | 3/9/2009 |
Q: need to know what you know about wolf eel?
A: (I answered this before, not sure if I hit the wrong button or something) Sorry, but i dont know ...
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| Snow like growth on rock | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My rock is being covered by a snow like growth. It looks like snow, but appears to be hard and ...
A: I presume that your peramters are all good, pH is fine. Do you have an urchin? Or other algae ...
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| Snow like growth on rock | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My rock is being covered by a snow like growth. It looks like snow, but appears to be hard and ...
A: Can you please tell me more about the 'growth'? What color is it? Is it even, or is it thicker in ...
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| Converting fresh to salt water | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I recently converted my 10 gallon fresh water to salt water. I put new water in the tank but i did ...
A: you really need to strip out all of the WET componenets that were in the fresh water system and ...
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| Sand and Rock, a must have?? | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Okay let me start by telling you what I have purchased at this point. I have a 55gal tank w/ stand ...
A: (3/7/09) Well, I can appreciate your apprehension, but, you wont do much harm in mixing the salt ...
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| turning return pump off at night | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 150G reef tank with 5 small fish and a lot of coral, thus a pretty low bio load. my sump ...
A: Hey Vu, I would put another heater in the main display tank just to make sure it does not drop ...
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| basically lost a chromis | 3/7/2009 |
Q: One of my chromis stay away from the group there belly is inflated and it has missing scales. Also ...
A: Seth, Sorry to hear about your chromis. IT definately sounds like nature is exhbiting natural ...
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| ORANGE SPONGE | 3/6/2009 |
Q: MY ORANGE SPONGE, SHAPED LIKE A FAN WITH A TRUNK BASE, WAS SO ORANGE WHEN I BOUGHT IT. NOW THE TIPS ...
A: (please understand that ALL CAPS is like yelling in internet speak) Sponges are a great ...
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| Saltwater confusion! | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Let me start by saying that I am new to saltwater. So many opinions and advice that my head is ...
A: Hey Beth, (3/6/09) (not sure why the delay in getting the message), sorry about it though!!! I ...
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| Moving my Tank Interstate | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am about to move interstate and would like to keep as much of my established reef tank as ...
A: What exactly are you planning? Just moving all the equipment, and was wondering if you should dry ...
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| Live rock | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am new owner of a saltwater aquarium. I have had my tank for a week now. My salinity level is ...
A: Welcome to the world of where we look at our money through glass... Yes, the algae film is normal ...
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| New 10 Gallon | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I recently started a 10 gallon marine aquarium. In the first week, I put 5 pounds of LR and about a ...
A: Your question is, 'Any Thoughts'? I will be blunt. STOP ADDING FISH! Please let me know what is ...
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| pneumonia in large unicorn tang | 3/5/2009 |
Q: hope you can give us a little advice about George our unicorn tang. We have had George for 5 years ...
A: sorry for the delay in replying, but I think Paul has retired. (not sure, but am trying to find out ...
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| Recommended Aquarium Lighting | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Im looking into buying some new lights for my aquarium. I have a standard 55gal, 4 feet long tank. I ...
A: I do have a question for you... What kind of corals are you going to want to keep? And regardles ...
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| nitrate levels | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i recently asked you how to reduce the nitrite levels in my 55 gallon tank i have a biowheel 350 ...
A: I am not familiar with the biowheel 350 filter system, but I assume it has ceramic beads or ...
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| trying to set up large saltwater tank | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My son and I are trying to set up this 150g as a saltwater. we dont have much money but have managed ...
A: Hey Michael, and son... Hopefully you understand that this hobby allows us all to customize our ...
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| Live Rocks die | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Good day. I have a 45 gallon saltwater tank. Everytime I purchase live rocks they seem to only live ...
A: (sp?) I am sorry for all the troubles you are having. I can hear some frustration. (Understandly) ...
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| Number of fish | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 200 gal that is completely empty I am still trying to plan things out I want to know ...
A: Well, i wish I had your challenges, hmm, how many fish is too many fish for a 200 gal tank??? Lets ...
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| What is it? | 3/4/2009 |
Q: OK. I am a beginner with a 30gal tank. All parameters are great. I have a lawnmower blenny, a ...
A: Hopefully YOU wont have any babies, (were you swimmin' in the tank again?) I am not sure, but you ...
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| cycling? | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I've had my tank set up for 1 month and the store I bought it from said they had it two-three months ...
A: Please clarify if it is NITRITE, and not NITRATE. Can you also tell me what you do for maintenance? ...
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| Recent multiple deaths in tank | 3/3/2009 |
Q: We have a 90 gallon saltwater tank and we have been doing well for a year. Occasionally a fish ...
A: That is great practice to have the store double check your results, as each test kit is slightly ...
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| Recent multiple deaths in tank | 3/3/2009 |
Q: We have a 90 gallon saltwater tank and we have been doing well for a year. Occasionally a fish ...
A: I a m very sorry to hear about your losses and troubles. I want you to know that although I believe ...
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| FISH COMPATABILITY | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I JUST BOUGHT A NEW 120 GAL TANK AND TRANSFERED FISH, LIVE ROCK , INVERTS, AND WATER FROM MY OLD ...
A: Hey RALPH, (btw, ALL CAPS IS LIKE YELLING IN INTERNET LINGO) AS for fish compatibility, I am ...
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| tiny animals or night creatures | 3/3/2009 |
Q: Mr Biil. I have a 26 gallon bowfront and i setup about 6 weeks and theres noting inside just rock ...
A: Hey Jerry, Thanks for the picture. (it is a bit blurry, but i think i was able to blow it up a ...
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| What is it? | 3/3/2009 |
Q: OK. I am a beginner with a 30gal tank. All parameters are great. I have a lawnmower blenny, a ...
A: I have to ask: How long have you been into reefing, and how old is your tank? I ask cause in one ...
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| what my salt water marines eat | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am told that some (all) marine fish will eat lettuce leaves !! is this true. My tank(240lt) has 3 ...
A: Some fish will eat lettuce, I have fed spinach and broccli too. But, i usually stick to feeding ...
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| Regal Tang bullying | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Both are similiar in size but the tang keeps bullying the Angel. I have noticed marks on the side of ...
A: Sorry to hear about your troubles. Fish are definately difficult to pick out which will be good ...
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| Glue?? | 3/2/2009 |
Q: O.K... i dont know if you can answer this by reading your 'bio'(i dont know)... but i read you can ...
A: BONNIE BONNIE BONNIE, I can answer everything!!!!!. (just that most wont be right!) Ok, I'm ...
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| protein skimmers | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Do protein skimmers help in reduce the ammonia in water?
A: The protein skimmer will help in removing all 'disolved ORGANIC compounds'. (ammonia/waste would ...
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| Filter/vacum | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gal tank it has been running for years(very pour water conditions until now). i finally ...
A: Hey Bill, Well, where to start..?? teh wet dry filters are actually pretty good. (please check ...
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| Saltwater tank disaster | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Bill...yesterday I purchased 4 new fish at Petco for our 100 gal. tank. A Belenny Lawnmower, ...
A: Hey Paul and Tamara, I am so sorry for your loss and headache. I love petco and petsmart and al ...
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| What size tank to start a saltwater tank? | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I was looking into starting a saltwater tank and i was wondering what size tank was good to start. I ...
A: look around craigslist or ebay (local), for good deals on reefing equipment. (dont buy from long ...
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| nitrate | 3/1/2009 |
Q: i just set up a 55 gallon saltwater aquarium i have live sand with three small soft corals and a few ...
A: Your suject says NITRATE, but you reference NITRITE a couple time in the message. Please clarify ...
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| Nano 12 Aquarium | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a nano 12 aquarium. I have the sanlinity level at 28 and my water temp is 74.5. ...
A: (thanks for the comments and feedback.) Hello Myra, You have this question and answer set to ...
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| sump | 3/1/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering why my return lines have alot of bubbles and its making my tank cloudy
A: Can you tell me more about your sump? What size is it, how many 'chambers', how much water is in ...
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| wet dry systems makingn lots of noise | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Jihad this system for several years with no problems.recently it's started what i call burping,the ...
A: I thought i just answered this, but i guess it didnt go thru?? I am glad you got it fixed, but ...
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| setting up a saltwater tank | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Bill I have a 55 gallon aquarium I am wanting to turn into a saltwater aquarium, I have 2 penguin ...
A: PROJECT. That is a key word as this will take some time and will be kind of ongoing, (some might ...
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| 55 gal salt setup | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 55 gallon tank that i want to use as Saltwater fish & live rock tank i have an undergravel ...
A: There are many things to know about keeping a saltwater tank. Not sure what you would like to hear, ...
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| saltwater-corals | 2/27/2009 |
Q: How long does it take for polyps to grow? And how long does it take for mushrooms to spread?
A: LEt me guess, You were the little girl in the back of the car, asking, ARE WE THERE YET? hehehehe ...
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| house Purifier | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a question, I have a house filtration system that I put salt in. I have purchased a new tank ...
A: (sorry for the delay in answering your questions) It is not best to use 'tap' water to mix for ...
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| Parasites? or Friend? | 2/27/2009 |
Q: , I have a 40 gal tank with Damsels, Percula clowns, "rock" blenny, sally crab, peppermint and ...
A: yes, you can follow up or start a new question with a picture when you get it. I am beginning to ...
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| Nitrogen vs. Ammonia | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have been cycling a tank that had already 1 year old cultured: Live Rock, Salt Water and Sand. I ...
A: Anytime you make changes to the tank, add/subtract/move rock or sand, you will possibly create a ...
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| wet dry systems makingn lots of noise | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Jihad this system for several years with no problems.recently it's started what i call burping,the ...
A: no problems for the typo, I make more then anything I have ever seen or recieved. Your description ...
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| What size tank to start a saltwater tank? | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I was looking into starting a saltwater tank and i was wondering what size tank was good to start. I ...
A: There are many factors in choosing the size tank you want. Convenience, cost, etc... I am not ...
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| massive die off of corals | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have had a 75 gal. tank for a about 5 years and had a good variety of soft corals growing in there ...
A: I appreciate your message, it is very complete with everything anyone can want and use to hopefully ...
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| Parasites? or Friend? | 2/27/2009 |
Q: , I have a 40 gal tank with Damsels, Percula clowns, "rock" blenny, sally crab, peppermint and ...
A: !! (hey Jon), I'm sure you knew what my first comment will be... I need more info... I can try to ...
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| turning return pump off at night | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 150G reef tank with 5 small fish and a lot of coral, thus a pretty low bio load. my sump ...
A: You can turn the skimmer off at night or for how ever you want. This will only affect the ...
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| wet dry systems makingn lots of noise | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Jihad this system for several years with no problems.recently it's started what i call burping,the ...
A: First off, i had to do a 'double take' at your message. The first word threw me for a loop? Funny ...
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| coral tank | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My water turned green first I got this red stuff on the glass them my water turned green i turned ...
A: I would need more information to hopefully figure out what exactly it is, but, from the little ...
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| Lighting | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a 55 gallon saltwater fish tank from someone who had to sell it because she ...
A: You raise a question that only you can answer. Your goal is the same goal we all have. I am not ...
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| cycling and ammonia | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I started my new 75g saltwater tank on 2/13, so this is day 13. (I also have an old 35g that I am ...
A: WOW, hundreds, huh. Too bad there isn't a market for them,, you could be rich!!!! hehe Well, if ...
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| Water Color | 2/25/2009 |
Q: but the night before I had treated the water with Erythromycin I have live rock and live sand. It ...
A: I can not explain why the color is red, but suspect it maybe a color associated with the ...
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| cycling and ammonia | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I started my new 75g saltwater tank on 2/13, so this is day 13. (I also have an old 35g that I am ...
A: I believe you are not understanding the biological cycle well. The process of 'cycling' is to ...
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| live rock | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I bought live rock for my new tank. It has already been cured, what do i need to do to it before ...
A: sorry for the delay. It seems there is some type of lag, and a lot of questions are ending up in ...
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| Scratches on a oceanic glass tank | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 215 reef ready tank, and I notice some surface scratches on the front (inside) of ...
A: WOW, (the website/webpage locked up on me twice after i tried to send you the reply. Sorry if it ...
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| Refractometer numbers | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 72 gallon bow front with about 90 lbs of live rock, a bunch of polyps, mushrooms,2 lethers, ...
A: Gotta smile at how everyone has different test results but yet, if you were to ask them, they would ...
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| Spotted Puffers - Sick | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am new at aquariums. I have a 12 Gallon Marineland Whisper with the filter at the top of the ...
A: Sorry for the delay, like you said, seems like a lot of folks are on vacation or are 'retiring'. ...
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| substrate in marine and nitrate | 2/24/2009 |
Q: i m an Indian, i had started marine aquarium after my six year fresh water tank 18 months ...
A: I am sure it is difficult to maintain an aquarium when you can not get supplies and equipment ...
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| starfish | 2/24/2009 |
Q: i was wondering can humans keep starfish as a pet. and do they live well in a tank
A: You can keep starfish alive in a fish tank if the tank is well maintained and pretty mature and ...
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| cloudy water in the morning | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon reef tank. In the morning the water appears very cloudy, but clears during the ...
A: WOW, Things are not going well for you, and i am so sorry. BUT, i am not sure i can help. I ...
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| transfering tank | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Bill, We will be purchasing an exisiting mini reef setup with coral and fish. It will need to be ...
A: Moving is always difficult, for you and the tank inhabitants. What size is mini reef setup? I ...
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| SALT WATER ANEMONE | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have 4 54w t5 lghts on the tank two actenic an to sun bulbs. I picked up an ANEMONE and two tomato ...
A: Anemones need a mature and stable tank to survive. Also, make sure your inlet to the filter is well ...
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| large worm | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I noticed large worm holes in the gravel of my salt water aquarium and I finally got a glimpse of a ...
A: I will need more info on what the worm looks like. Please try to describe the color and the type of ...
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| liverock | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I purchased a saltwater tank kit, 29 gallons. Its been running for 2 weeks. I also picked up a ...
A: (Jennifer isn't here right now) To answer your question, YES the local fish store manager is trying ...
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| small star fish | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Small star fish are appearing in my 55 gallon tank. I have to pick out 30-50 every week. How do I ...
A: I am not sure what kind of starfish you are having in your tank, but, if they are ASTERINA starfish, ...
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| Saltwater move | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a 150g saltwater tank on ebay and was wondering if you can give me tips when moving ...
A: sorry for the delay, seems there are some changes going on over here, and i just got this message ...
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| cloudy water in the morning | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 29 gallon reef tank. In the morning the water appears very cloudy, but clears during the ...
A: I would like to get more information from you regarding your question. Can you please let me know ...
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| Scratches on a oceanic glass tank | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 215 reef ready tank, and I notice some surface scratches on the front (inside) of ...
A: IF the tank is empty, it is possible to buff out scratches of glass. It isn't easy by hand, (dare i ...
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| ich | 2/22/2009 |
Q: i isolated my powder brown tang and i amusing copper power,how long would you keep her quarantined ...
A: I have never used any of the products so my opinion may not be the best to seek at this point. (I ...
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| night creatures | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Two weeks ago we purchased a 72 gallon salt-water tank and have added roughly 50 pounds of live ...
A: (This is Bill. I'm not sure what happened to Jennifer, hopefully she will be back soon) I would ...
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| care and feeding of a starfish | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I recently aquired a very nice pink fromia starfish for my tank, and I'm wondering what it's feeding ...
A: Starfish don't require feeding directly. They are grazers, as you have noticed. BUT, they do ...
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| canister filters | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 46 gallon bowfront salt tank with fish and coral. I have a refugium and a canister filter. ...
A: Hey Thomas, I am not a fan of cannister filters. BUT, many folks are. I would suggest to take out ...
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| SW tank new setup | 2/21/2009 |
Q: .. I have a 20 gal tank with 30lbs of LR that has been in my setup since Feb5. I am now starting to ...
A: Hey Jeff the NOOB. (heheh, i envision a group of guys all yelling back at the same time, 'Hi ...
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| growth in tank | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 55gal tank i have had for about 2yrs noticed white tubes growing on the rocks about 6 now ...
A: those tubes are worms, unfortunately i do not recall the name of them. They are a great sign things ...
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| ich | 2/20/2009 |
Q: i isolated my powder brown tang and i amusing copper power,how long would you keep her quarantined ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your 'ICK' issues. To answer your question, I am going to be general, as ...
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| Oh no! My MH light!!! | 2/13/2009 |
Q: The other morning I was awoken by a strange sound (my tank is located in my bedroom), and through ...
A: To answer your question regarding your corals surviving a few days without or with minimal light... ...
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| Starter Fish (corrected) | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I Jennifer, you say that exist some ways to cycle a aquarium and one of them is using one fish to ...
A: I have tried to answer the question before on using a fish to help with the starting and cycling of ...
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| nitrate | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 90 gallon reef tank that has been running about 10 months and I can't get the nitrates to ...
A: Do you have any corals now? Also, did you notice or did you test the nitrates just before you added ...
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| porcupine puffer | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I HAVE HAD A PORCUPINE PUFFER FOR JUST 4 DAYS NOW HE SEEMED OK FEEDING WELL BUT HAS JUST PUFFED UP ...
A: sorry for the delay, i hope someone has replied or that you have received the information you need. ...
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| Chiller | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 70 gallon reef tank with a 20 gallon sump. Last summer (without corals)the tank temperature ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I am new in town and will try to help. (please let us know if you have already ...
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| Green bubble anemone | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My green bubble anemone exploded last night, when I woke up, the aquarium was cloudy, I changed my ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. (you are my first question :) ) It has been a ...
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