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About Glenn Fritz
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Expertise
In the process of moving folks... I'll return soon! Can answer pretty much all questions regarding marine or freshwater aquariums.

Experience
4 years study in marine biology, 30 years as a hobbyist. I currently have over 3,000 gallons between the aquariums in my home.

Organizations
Mid American Aquarists Society

Education/Credentials
Bachelors in Structural Engineering from University Of Nebraska, Omaha. Bachelors in Psychology from Washington University, St. Louis.

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Questions Answered By Expert Glenn Fritz
In Category Saltwater Aquarium

Subject	Date Asked

keeping a live plants in saltwater	11/23/2009
Q: hey there, can you tell us the do's and dont's about keeping a live plant/s in saltwater aquarium? ... A: Hey Clark, Plants? Do you mean macro-algae? As far as "plants" go, Halophytes are plants that can ...
soft corals	11/10/2009
Q: i have a few questions , first a fast backround of my tank , i have a 55 that im trying to make into ... A: Sorry took so long to get back with you. I'm actually on the road. You need to check your phosphate, ...
Nitrates	11/10/2009
Q: I have a 55g FOWLR i do want to goto a reef tank. I have 90lbs of rock, 55lbs live and 35lbs of reef ... A: Hey Brian, Nitrates sky rocketing like that are a sign of something in the system decomposing. There ...
Blue Tang	11/9/2009
Q: I have a question about Blue Tang. I have a 55G tank that I bought from someone used and have had it ... A: Sorry to hear about your losses and troubles. With out pictures I cant be exact here. Are you ...
Seahorse sick	11/9/2009
Q: And her is the secound photo of my other sea horse A: Try the garlic, maybe add Selco(vitamins) and soak their foods in them for about 5 minutes. Drain ...
Seahorse sick	11/9/2009
Q: this is the photo of the other seahorse in my tank A: Still a good looking specimen. And anchoring so he appears ok. Coloration is a bit pale, but that is ...
Seahorse sick	11/9/2009
Q: The tank they are in has been up and runnung with just live rock in it for nearlly a year now i have ... A: The picture looks to be a healthy specimen. Seahorses are extremely delicate animals. It is very ...
anemones and saltwater angels	11/8/2009
Q: I would like to know if i can keep anemones in the same aquarium as large angelfish such as the ... A: It's not the best combination to have unless you have enough space. 90 gallons or larger is what I ...
Blue Hippo Tang	10/26/2009
Q: You answered a question for me last week regarding my blue hippo tang that was hiding all day. I ... A: Low pH can have different effects on fish. Getting that low can increase the chance of infection and ...
Dissapearing Fish	10/26/2009
Q: I have had my 180L Marine tank for almost a year now - in the past 2 weeks 3 of my fish(yellow ... A: Hey Laura, Without more information or being able to observe, I'm not much use to you. It could be a ...
lion fish	10/24/2009
Q: so i waited and waited and waited and then i splurged. on Sunday i bought a cf quad nano cube. it is ... A: I would go for the Lion myself. Anemones, truly and simply, suffer in systems less than a year old. ...
Soft coral damaged and eaten	10/23/2009
Q: I have had my tank close to a year and I have soft corals that are being eaten by something. I ... A: It's hard to make out much detail from the picture, but it is most likely a sea slug. If you see ...
Dissapearing Fish	10/23/2009
Q: I have had my 180L Marine tank for almost a year now - in the past 2 weeks 3 of my fish(yellow ... A: With the information you give me, to be honest, I have no idea. Does the tank have overflows? Are ...
Hiding blue hippo tang	10/23/2009
Q: My question is about my blue hippo tang. I purchased her back in August and has been doing great. ... A: Tammy, The Sg/salinity should be fine at 1.025 to 1.026. The oceans range up to 1.027. I wouldnt ...
lion fish	10/22/2009
Q: so i waited and waited and waited and then i splurged. on Sunday i bought a cf quad nano cube. it is ... A: Hey Nick, Both of those lions are fairly similar in size. The Fu Manchu(Dendrochirus Biocellatus) ...
starting up my first sump???	10/22/2009
Q: I had gotten a used 75 gallon corner over flow with a 30 gallon sump.My ? for now cause it has my ... A: Hey Sean, With those bulk heads you can get the hole saw and then hit the plumbing section for ...
starting up my first sump???	10/22/2009
Q: I had gotten a used 75 gallon corner over flow with a 30 gallon sump.My ? for now cause it has my ... A: Hey Sean, Is your bulk head acrylic? If so you can remove and drill them yourself with a fine tooth, ...
Hiding blue hippo tang	10/22/2009
Q: My question is about my blue hippo tang. I purchased her back in August and has been doing great. ... A: Hard to say. It could be stress from a factor you haven't seen yet, and the fact is, some fish just ...
brain coral sister colonies	10/22/2009
Q: I have 2 questions actually...First is my open brain coral is doing horrible and I don't think it ... A: Sorry to hear about your Brain Coral. It's hard to tell(gets blurry when I zoom in) but it looks to ...
starting up my first sump???	10/21/2009
Q: I had gotten a used 75 gallon corner over flow with a 30 gallon sump.My ? for now cause it has my ... A: Hey sean, The 3/4 inch lines wont handle that much flow. The pump is putting water back into the ...
transfer to new tank	10/21/2009
Q: I had a 10 gallon tank and I am setting up a 30 gallon tank to transfer my fish into as they are ... A: Hey Rachele, No worries! Ask, and ye shall receive(I hope) your answers. Hexanematichthys ...
Falco Hawkfish	10/21/2009
Q: Glenn, me again. I think I was told another lie from my lfs. I checked compatibility charts and read ... A: Hey Joe, Thats too bad. The Falco Hawkfish do have tons of personality. You may try again down the ...
Falco Hawkfish	10/20/2009
Q: Glenn, me again. I think I was told another lie from my lfs. I checked compatibility charts and read ... A: Hey Joe, The LFS lied...??? Surely not! I'm sorry, I couldnt resist. They did, however, pass on poor ...
transfer to new tank	10/20/2009
Q: I had a 10 gallon tank and I am setting up a 30 gallon tank to transfer my fish into as they are ... A: Well the 4 fish will transfer very easily. Just do the water changes as I mentioned before to make ...
power head and canister size	10/20/2009
Q: i have a 180 gallon saltwater fish tank 60x24x30 with lots of live rocks. what size power head do i ... A: Hey Ray, Thats a great pump. It should be fine to use. Fresh water dips can work on marine ich, but ...
Epaulette Shark problems	10/19/2009
Q: I was wanting to know if you can help me a problem i had last week when i finally received an ... A: Was the specimen ordered for you or did the store have it in their display? How long did you ...
transfer to new tank	10/19/2009
Q: I had a 10 gallon tank and I am setting up a 30 gallon tank to transfer my fish into as they are ... A: You have a good start going! How many fish do you have? I would wait a couple of weeks before ...
power head and canister size	10/19/2009
Q: i have a 180 gallon saltwater fish tank 60x24x30 with lots of live rocks. what size power head do i ... A: With a 180 gallon you are going to need more than 1 power head to get the movement you need to ...
Soft coral damaged and eaten	10/19/2009
Q: I have had my tank close to a year and I have soft corals that are being eaten by something. I ... A: Ouch... sorry to hear about the stresses and losses. Without a picture it's hard to be precise but ...
ich	10/18/2009
Q: I belive my salt water aquarium is under attack by ich.In my tank i also have two star fishes with ... A: Destroy nothing. Starfish dont get the parasite protozoa, Cryptocaryon Irritans, that are called ...
Fire Shrimp Death-2 questions	10/17/2009
Q: ya'll have been helping me through a lot and things were perfect until a few minutes ago. My Fire ... A: Hey Joe, Lysmata Debelius(Fire Shrimp) and Lysmata Amboinensis(Skunk Cleaner Shrimp), they do ...
Getting rid of marine ich	10/17/2009
Q: One more I have to ask. Can you also get rid of ich in your main tank by using a uv sterilizer? A: Hey Doug, Some people will say yes(generally to get you to buy a sterilizer), but no. UV sterilizers ...
Marine Ich	10/17/2009
Q: My Frogspawn Coral is closing at ngiht and i didnt know if there was something seriously wrong with ... A: Hey Doug, Short answer, No. Unfortunately the only medications that are effective for Cryptocaryon ...
A killer in my SaltW tank	10/16/2009
Q: I have recently acquired an existing tank, of rock, polyps, snails, starfish,%26 crabs. I am told ... A: Hey RK, Glad to hear it! That looks like the path left from a burrowing worm, snail or crab. Most ...
Heaters	10/16/2009
Q: What time of heaters do you recommend? I am presently using the Marineland Stealth, but do not like ... A: 83 is a hair high, but not too bad. Do the heaters come on? If the temperature in tank is 83, and ...
anemones	10/16/2009
Q: I have a 75 gallon tank and I've heard that some anemones get to be huge and I'm afraid if I just ... A: Hey Alonso, Most anemone will get larger than that size range. However, several are able to be ...
A killer in my SaltW tank	10/16/2009
Q: I have recently acquired an existing tank, of rock, polyps, snails, starfish,%26 crabs. I am told ... A: Ok... First, can you get me a clear picture/pictures of your aquarium and the threat? Second, I ...
salt water clam sick	10/15/2009
Q: I have a salt water clam (purple) about five inches wide. I've had it for about a year. It's been ... A: A Crocea(Tridacna Crocea) species? Without seeing the system and the species, it's hard to be ...
Temperature	10/14/2009
Q: What is the best temperature range to keep a reef aquarium with fish at? Thanks. ANSWER: Hi Debbie, ... A: No. Leave them. They ARE like feather dusters, filter feeders. They feed on detritus/wastes and help ...
Can't Identify this animal that suddenly appeared in my tank	10/14/2009
Q: What is this? Looks like a very small Urchin but I’m not sure. Its about the size of eraser on the ... A: That appeared suddenly? Lol... well the picture is too blurry to be 100% positive but I believe that ...
Temperature	10/14/2009
Q: What is the best temperature range to keep a reef aquarium with fish at? Thanks. ANSWER: Hi Debbie, ... A: My pleasure. Many people keep their reef environments at 76 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit, and thats ...
clear film	10/13/2009
Q: I have a 10 gallon tank. My salinity and stuff is fine and all my fish are happy. Nothing in the ... A: Sounds like protein(waste). It's not a serious problem... but it can become one. Check your ...
My Frogspawn Coral	10/13/2009
Q: My Frogspawn Coral is closing at ngiht and i didnt know if there was something seriously wrong with ... A: I mince up a food for mine(cheaper and more nutritious). Mince it finely, so that there are no ...
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: WetWebMedia.com and Advancedaquarist.com are both great sources of information regarding care, ...
My Frogspawn Coral	10/13/2009
Q: My Frogspawn Coral is closing at ngiht and i didnt know if there was something seriously wrong with ... A: I assume this is Euphyllia paradivisa? If it is extending and healthy looking by day it's probably ...
marine fish tank cleaning	10/12/2009
Q: do i need to treat pre bought salt water before topping up my tank? A: Is this for a water change or a top off due to evaporation? If a top off, NEVER use saltwater, it ...
LIVE ROCK	10/11/2009
Q: I've been to look at a 6x2x2 tank that contains roughly 80kgs of live rock the problem is the tank ... A: Wow! Thats a lot of rock and a great deal! The rock will be fine to use again. You dont want to add ...
Air Stones/bubble walls	10/10/2009
Q: I have a 77 gallon saltwater fish & reef setup. I've been using an air stone since day one, 2 years ... A: If you have no surface disruption then yes. Keep using it. Or purchase a power head with a venturi ...
tomato clown	10/10/2009
Q: my question is why hasn't my clown fish grown at all? i've had it for almost 2 yrs!! i feed once ... A: Well, 5.5 inches, would be a big specimen. The average is 4", even with large volume systems over ...
iridescentnt shark	10/10/2009
Q: i have an iridescent shark 35cm long put in 500l freshwater,i feel it's getting too big for the ... A: I wish I had better news for you but, no. Pangasius Hypophthalmus, The Iridescent Shark(also Sutchi ...
aquarium site	10/7/2009
Q: would you recommend aqua traders.com? i mean it is to cheap to be true and almost everything is from ... A: Hey Nick, I've had no experience with them. I cant recommend or otherwise. I use the rule of thumb, ...
New tank/Fish dying	10/6/2009
Q: I have setup a new 46 gal saltwater tank with about 15 lbs of live rock. It has been running for ... A: Sorry to hear about your troubles and losses. How deep is your substrate? 15lbs of live rock is ...
sump	10/6/2009
Q: lol] if i have a sump, (just got new fresh glass just don't know how to cut it or were. IE: lowes) ... A: Hey Nick, Hows it going? The great thing about an overflow is that gph is up to you. The overflow ...
marine fishs	10/4/2009
Q: i have to know the salt water Aquarium salinity my tank water level is 180 litters son what is the ... A: Here are the basic parameters you will be looking to maintain. And I hope you meant 72 degrees ...
dead fish unknown reason possibly bug spray	10/3/2009
Q: we had a 15 gallon eclipse tank set up as a reef tank all was going well and we believe bug spray ... A: So sorry to hear about your losses and the issues you're having. Your inverts(snails, hermits, etc) ...
Brown Diatom Algae	10/2/2009
Q: You have answered my "newbie" questions several times with great accuracy, and I am having much ... A: Hey Joe, Diatoms are unique forms of algae... yes algae(Eukaryotic Algae to be specific), that grow ...
Juvenile Yellowtail Coris	10/1/2009
Q: I just have a very simple question. How can i feed a juvenile yellowtail coris? I've had one for the ... A: Hey Aldo, First you can soak brine shrimp in selcon(vitamins) to givethem a bit more nutritional ...
crystaline algae	10/1/2009
Q: Will better water circulation decrease the amount of diatom bloom in my tank? ANSWER: Hey Cruise, ... A: Hey Cruise, How goes the system? Crustose(encrusting) corallines are calcified algae, usually ...
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: Hey Thomas, Not a simple answer. If ALL species are introduced at the same time and in similar ...
Lights	10/1/2009
Q: I understand what you were saying, I think. I discovered that the Power-Glo are 18000K. I had one ... A: Actinic lighting peaks around the 420 nanometer range. The phosphor band's spectrum seems basically ...
Lights	10/1/2009
Q: I understand what you were saying, I think. I discovered that the Power-Glo are 18000K. I had one ... A: Oh yes, everyone has an opinion in aquaria, lol. The simple fact is that ALL corals are ...
Marine to tropical	10/1/2009
Q: Fortunately, I can do this over a period of weeks. I got a good deal on a 90L tank that had been ... A: Hey Steve, I would change out the filter media(sponges), and just rinse the ceramic meadia ...
Lights	9/30/2009
Q: I understand what you were saying, I think. I discovered that the Power-Glo are 18000K. I had one ... A: It really depends on the species, but I personally run an even mix in all of my systems, and have ...
Kick-Ich and Ich-Attack	9/30/2009
Q: Both of these are sold are reef safe and copper free. I have used them both with invertebrates in my ... A: Ok, this is the best way to rid your aquariums of ich... well, to get as close to being rid of it as ...
Actinic Bulbs	9/30/2009
Q: Both of these are sold are reef safe and copper free. I have used them both with invertebrates in my ... A: No. The higher the kelvin temp, the higher the blue spectrum emitted by the light. Not power or ...
A substance that appears to look like big pieces of salt	9/29/2009
Q: Hey. My question is more like a cry for help here. I have what looks like huge pieces of salt ... A: Hey Kristin, Unfortunately the only thing you can do is wipe it off/clean it off, every 2 or 3 ...
Kick-Ich and Ich-Attack	9/29/2009
Q: Both of these are sold are reef safe and copper free. I have used them both with invertebrates in my ... A: Would I add this to my existing reef? Absolutely not. Paraguard does contain malachite green, ...
Kick-Ich and Ich-Attack	9/29/2009
Q: Both of these are sold are reef safe and copper free. I have used them both with invertebrates in my ... A: Ok, the only risk then is toxicity of mixing meds. I'm not completely familiar with all meds(there ...
Reef Lighting	9/29/2009
Q: Someone told me over the weekend that the white bulbs are more powerful than blue buls. If you are ... A: It is my understanding that both of those treatments have copper in them. I have no experience ...
live rock	9/29/2009
Q: I have 2 saltwater aquariums that I need to disassemble. The good news is I have had no fish for ... A: Hey Courtney, Yes, all of your substrate and live rock can be reused. Allow it to dry, store it. ...
A substance that appears to look like big pieces of salt	9/28/2009
Q: Hey. My question is more like a cry for help here. I have what looks like huge pieces of salt ... A: Without a picture, I cant be sure. However, it sounds like creep. Hard water/mineral residue from ...
Reef Lighting	9/28/2009
Q: Someone told me over the weekend that the white bulbs are more powerful than blue buls. If you are ... A: I would alwasy use 1 of each in a 2 light fixture. As long as you are getting between the 3 and 5 ...
Reef Lighting	9/28/2009
Q: Someone told me over the weekend that the white bulbs are more powerful than blue buls. If you are ... A: Corals have different requirements and needs as far as lighting goes. Using the reef rule of thumb ...
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: Wow... where is this Leviathan? Well, the problem is you need daily testing and the system's water ...
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: Hey Anoop, There you have it. The externals will need to be cleaned weekly. The filter media needs ...
Dead Fish	9/28/2009
Q: Had a disaster over the weekend with all my fish dying after 2 months of enjoyment. I am very ... A: Hey David, Sorry for your loss... Rule out the seaweed unless it's WAY beyond its shelf life. If ...
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: Hey, The high nitrates are probably due to the cycle, and the biological filter having to repopulate ...
open brain coral	9/27/2009
Q: I have had my brain coral for only about a month. Everything was great, he was eating on a regular ... A: Unfortunately he looks pretty bad at this point. This looks to be a combination diet and water ...
Salt water tank	9/27/2009
Q: I own a 10 gallon fish tank, Aqua-tech 10-20 gallon filter, heater, and floating thermometer stocked ... A: Hey John, Substrates and rock are different. You'll need a crushed coral sand or fine gravel ...
Jellyfish in SW Aquarium	9/26/2009
Q: We have just bought a Jellyfish for our Aquarium, a 10 Gallon tank. Our question is; is there any ... A: Jellyfish are an incredibly difficult species to keep in an aquarium. 99% perish within the first 30 ...
the aquarium light	9/26/2009
Q: can u put a black floricent light bulb in a sea salt aquarium? yes or no? if no where could i find ... A: You can, but the spectrum of light emitted by black light is harmful to our aquatic pets and can ...
Bristlewiorms eating my coral?	9/24/2009
Q: Hey, I have a 35 gallon saltwater tank, and have only had it for two months or so. It has around 27 ... A: Hey Evan, The short answer is, no, the worms are probably not reason. Depends on the species of ...
29 gal, How many fish	9/23/2009
Q: You have helped me set up my 29 gal FOWLR aquarium and I have another question for you. Actually a 2 ... A: Hey Joe, Unfortunate fact... Marine life creates more waste. The rule of thumb for salt water ...
Sick Frogfish	9/23/2009
Q: I have a frogfish that i have had for almost 2 years now that has recently started gasping and as ... A: I dont remember the product, Kanaplex, ingredients precisely, kanamycin sulfate(40%), potassium ...
diatom bloom	9/23/2009
Q: Will better water circulation decrease the amount of diatom bloom in my tank? A: Hey Cruise, Yes, but with a catch. Not if water quality and lighting isnt optimal. Increasing flow ...
feather duster	9/23/2009
Q: I have a feather dust and just notice that it left its tube and made a home in my live rock. I would ... A: Hey Philip, No worries yet. This is a pretty common event. Feather dusters will sometimes, shed ...
new to marine tanks	9/21/2009
Q: lots of coral and live rock in but i have just noticed a brown tinge to the gravel and unsure what ... A: Hey Steve, No problem! And no questions are silly when youre trying to learn to do something new and ...
new to marine tanks	9/21/2009
Q: lots of coral and live rock in but i have just noticed a brown tinge to the gravel and unsure what ... A: Hey Steve, Not harmful, but a sign that the water quality needs help. Thats either an algae or a ...
Identify Anemone	9/21/2009
Q: can you please identify the name of this anemone (if possible also the scientific name) A: Hey Joel, It looks to me to be of the Heteractis anemones. Heteractis Magnifica, The Ritteri Anemone ...
saltwater tank critters	9/21/2009
Q: I have this small critters climbing on the glass that seem to be eating the algae. They are slightly ... A: Without a picture I cant be sure, but it sounds like you have baby Cerith snails, maybe Tongan ...
Pop-eye	9/20/2009
Q: Made me ask a new question. I know you suggested that I pull him from the tank, but as I said right ... A: As I said earlier, if you have to try anything in the main tank, try the epsom salts, they wont harm ...
Pop-eye	9/20/2009
Q: I think I have a clown fish with Pop-eye. I cannot tell for sure because he will not stay still ... A: Pop-eye is a build up of fluid internally that pushes the eyes outward. He shows no signs of ...
Pop-eye	9/20/2009
Q: I think I have a clown fish with Pop-eye. I cannot tell for sure because he will not stay still ... A: I would treat with Epsom Salts first(1 teaspoon per 10 gallons). Get some relief for the lil guy. ...
Regal Tang	9/20/2009
Q: i have a well established marine tank which has been doin really well, i have only usually kept my ... A: Hey Stacey, Wow, thats a new one! I hate to say it, but this is a habit thats not going to change. ...
Regal Tang	9/20/2009
Q: i have a well established marine tank which has been doin really well, i have only usually kept my ... A: No, this isn't normal behavior. It's a slim possibility though. ALL fish have their own ...
Dogface puffer	9/20/2009
Q: Good morning, I have a dogface puffer that has been in my 120g tank for approximately 6 months. His ... A: Hey Randy, Changes in specific gravity can have dramatic effects on our marine pets. The Dogface ...
Pop-eye	9/20/2009
Q: I think I have a clown fish with Pop-eye. I cannot tell for sure because he will not stay still ... A: Pop eye is a symptom of an underlying cause. A bacterial infection, a fungal infection, trauma to ...
new tank	9/19/2009
Q: I am thinking of purchasing a 75 gallon tank for my boyfriend who has always loved fish and would ... A: Thats a huge list to give ya! Ok, you'll need filter media for your filters, water conditioner(I ...
aquarium	9/18/2009
Q: would a spiny sea urchin work in a 29 gallon aquarium? what would you consider to be low to moderate ... A: Nick, As long as the ballast is of a large enough capacity to run the higher wattage bulbs. A ...
aquarium	9/18/2009
Q: would a spiny sea urchin work in a 29 gallon aquarium? what would you consider to be low to moderate ... A: Hey Nick, Sorry for the oversight.... Im assuming you mean a long spined urchin, like Diadema ...
Cycling a SW Aquarium	9/18/2009
Q: I just set up a 29 gallon salt water FOWLR aquarium about a week ago. I have a protein skimmer and 2 ... A: No worries Joe! Thats what I'm here for! You'll find varying opinions regarding water changes(as ...
Cycling a SW Aquarium	9/18/2009
Q: I just set up a 29 gallon salt water FOWLR aquarium about a week ago. I have a protein skimmer and 2 ... A: Hey Joe, You'll have many aquarists tell you Im daft and starting to thumb their noses at me, but ...
Cycling a SW Aquarium	9/18/2009
Q: I just set up a 29 gallon salt water FOWLR aquarium about a week ago. I have a protein skimmer and 2 ... A: Hey Joe, I wouldnt think that would be the case in a weeks time, but it is possible. Depending on ...
Skilter for 30 gallon saltwater tank	9/17/2009
Q: I have what I hope will be my last technical question about setting up my 30 gallon saltwater tank. ... A: Hey jerry, Ive never used one personally. I have heard good and mixed thiongs about filter/skimmer ...
lighting 29 gallon	9/17/2009
Q: On one of your prior responses you suggested to go to a home center to retrofit lighting for a 29g ... A: Hey Michael, Ive used several models, GFL10, from Lowes, is a 24 inch 2 bulb, 40 watt fixture, and ...
Overcrowded tank?	9/17/2009
Q: I have a simple question. Do you think my tank is overcrowded? It is a 100 gallon reef tank setup. ... A: Hey Aldo, Whoops... Im sorry. There really isnt a way to do that. You can try raising them(for live ...
Saltwater tank (red looking mold)?	9/16/2009
Q: and now im starting to see piles of red/pink stuff on the bottom of the tank now it seems to be ... A: Sounds like cyanobacteria. Without pictures its hard to be 100% accurate. Does it have a velvety ...
aquarium	9/16/2009
Q: would a spiny sea urchin work in a 29 gallon aquarium? what would you consider to be low to moderate ... A: Hey Nick, Low lighting would be in the 3 or 4 watts per gallon range, moderate to high would be in ...
carpet anemone	9/16/2009
Q: I got a carpet anemone about a month ago. It was about 4 or 5 inches when I got it and now its about ... A: They do get big... and sometimes very quickly. Carpet anemones, like other anemone, arent really ...
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: I wouldnt do more than a 30 to 40% change. Depending on the species of corals, you can do up to 50% ...
aiptasia	9/15/2009
Q: I have a major problem with aiptasia anemone. I cannot put a peppermint shrimp in the tank because ... A: The bane of every marine aquarists existence... Aiptasia. Most otc remedies are not the most ...
XL Bristle Worms and something Green??	9/15/2009
Q: I have been noticing several 9-11 bristle worms in my tank (which i have crabs, fish, coral and ... A: The banded shrimp work well... with small specimens. If you can find a few large enough banded ...
Overcrowded tank?	9/15/2009
Q: I have a simple question. Do you think my tank is overcrowded? It is a 100 gallon reef tank setup. ... A: Hey Aldo, Great to hear! With an upgrade you will be golden! Not all Clowns will develope that ...
Saltwater Aquarium	9/14/2009
Q: I currently own a 30 gallon and a 5 gallon aquarium all freshwater. I have now gained a intrest in ... A: Was my pleasure. 5 gallons is just too small for an anemone or most corals in my opinion. They need ...
ID worm	9/14/2009
Q: I have owned my established tank for 3 weeks now and the guy who owned it before me had it for 2 ... A: Sorry I couldnt be more specific on the worm. Do send me a photo if you get one, I'll be glad to ...
All salt water fish in tank died at once	9/14/2009
Q: All my salt water fish died at once this morning..We have a 30gal tank.. We checked all levels the ... A: Im sorry, thats a horrible thing to find. If water quality was good, as you say it was, the day ...
Cleaner crew	9/14/2009
Q: I have a 29 gallon tank thats been set up for 4 weeks. The pH is great and the ammonia is gone. ... A: Hey Cruise, No shrimp yet. Theyre a bit more fragile than hermits and snails and the cycle generally ...
ID worm	9/14/2009
Q: I have owned my established tank for 3 weeks now and the guy who owned it before me had it for 2 ... A: Does it have cilia(little hairs)? If not it sounds like a sipunculid(this is the family of the ...
saltwater tank	9/14/2009
Q: I have a small marble sized white balloon like type thing attached to one of my rocks - it is ... A: Hey Cj, Without a photo it's difficult to say, but the description sounds like a Poriferan, or a ...
XL Bristle Worms and something Green??	9/14/2009
Q: I have been noticing several 9-11 bristle worms in my tank (which i have crabs, fish, coral and ... A: Carribean Fireworms can be pretty devastating to corals and small inverts(hermits,crabs,snails), but ...
my tank	9/14/2009
Q: ANSWER: Hi Robert, Specific Gravity is what you want to measure, though most refer to it as ... A: Hey Robert, One or the other... water movement is essential to your biological filter in marine ...
Cleaning and preping a used tank for saltwater	9/14/2009
Q: I just bought a used 30 gallon aqaurium that I plan on keeping a few saltwater fish in. I have not ... A: Hey Jerry, I run activated carbon in all my systems. It really helps with water quality and clarity. ...
Cleaner crew	9/13/2009
Q: I have a 29 gallon tank thats been set up for 4 weeks. The pH is great and the ammonia is gone. ... A: Hey Cruise, Youre just seeing the second stage of the cycle. Ammonia levels spike first, then ...
XL Bristle Worms and something Green??	9/13/2009
Q: I have been noticing several 9-11 bristle worms in my tank (which i have crabs, fish, coral and ... A: Hey Amanda, Without pictures its really hard to id anything accurately. There are lots of ...
Overcrowded tank?	9/13/2009
Q: I have a simple question. Do you think my tank is overcrowded? It is a 100 gallon reef tank setup. ... A: Hey Aldo, It's not over crowded by current sizes.... BUT will be severely over crowded as the fish ...
Cleaning and preping a used tank for saltwater	9/13/2009
Q: I just bought a used 30 gallon aqaurium that I plan on keeping a few saltwater fish in. I have not ... A: Hey Jerry, A little vinegar will remove almost anything safely from aquariums(MUST BE RINSED ...
Feather Duster	9/12/2009
Q: I have a Feather Duster in my saltwater tank that I have had for over 9 months. The other day I ... A: It does happen sometimes. Shock, stress, bullying... there are numerous reasons a feather duster can ...
Saltwater tank	9/12/2009
Q: I would like to start a new saltwater tank. I've had freshwater tanks before. I hear so much about ... A: Hey John, There really is no marine system that you can set up that will hold up under those ...
my tank	9/12/2009
Q: 5ft . the person i bought it from gave me a tub of red sea coral pro salt but never had the ... A: Hey Robert, The calculation for figuring aquarium volume is L x W x H divided by 231. You have a 160 ...
Saltwater 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, A wet/dry filter, also referred to as a trickle filter or a bio-tower, is an aerobic ...
feeding	9/11/2009
Q: I have had my tank for about 3 months and have been adding fish slowly. I have it professionally ... A: Hey Doug, First things first... How large is your aquarium? Ammonia can play havoc with our aquatic ...
salt water anemones	9/11/2009
Q: i have a anemone that was full in my tank with a bi color angle. The angle started messing with it ... A: Hey Philip, How long has it been closed? Anemones can do this for days to recover, heal, protect, ...
Cleaning Crew	9/10/2009
Q: I have a 520L tank with mushroom, live rock, sand, 2x clowns, 1x tang, 4x feather duster, 1x blue ... A: The only thing I can think of, and 2 of my personal favs for the clean up crew, is the Emerald Crab ...
cabbage coral has brown coating	9/9/2009
Q: Recently purchased a beautful cabbage coral at lfs,acclimated & placed in my tank,seems to have ... A: Without a picture I cant be positive. But I would start by checking water quality, they need ...
snowflake eel	9/9/2009
Q: i've had a snowflake eel for about 18months now.she has always been a big eater, coming to the top ... A: Hey Jason, Morays are quite odd... they've been known to fast for weeks(some for months) then go ...
Marine Betta	9/8/2009
Q: I recently rescued a marine betta from someone who had no idea of the care needed for the species. I ... A: Hey Howard, No guppies.... thats a bad idea for any marine fish, causes liver damage and can ...
Reef Aquaruim Shrimp Dying	9/7/2009
Q: I live in St Vincent and the Grenadines and i have caught everything straight from the sea myself! ... A: Hey James, I would actually remove the airstone from the aquarium, and place that in your collection ...
Feather Duster	9/7/2009
Q: I have a tank holding approx 500 litre, i have rock, a few coral, and several fish, few hermits a ... A: They tend to like moderate flow(as they are filter feeders), but fear not... wherever you put them, ...
Reef Aquaruim Shrimp Dying	9/7/2009
Q: I live in St Vincent and the Grenadines and i have caught everything straight from the sea myself! ... A: Hey James, Are you using water straight from the ocean as well? It's quite possible, if you are, ...
Follow up, new tank	9/6/2009
Q: I have had several tropical tanks and I am now starting a new saltwater tank set up. My tank is ... A: Hey Brent, Not help... good job. The worm, well there are millions of marine worms, but yours based ...
Nano reef	9/6/2009
Q: so I recently set up a five gallon nano tank. I have live rock and sand. It was set up for two weeks ... A: The nitrite is from the system cycling. at only 2 weeks old it hasnt finished its nitrogen ...
Protien skimmer	9/5/2009
Q: I was having problems with my old skimmer. Micro bubbles were getting in the sump and my pump was ... A: Too many bubbles in the display can be a problem. Death for a curious fish, can cause problems for ...
Something on my live rock	9/5/2009
Q: I recently started a salt water aquarium, and a friend of mine gave me a piece of live rock. I ... A: Doesnt look like it from the picture you sent. Diatoms, generally, have a velvety appearance, brown ...
sump	9/4/2009
Q: ok so i have decided to start a sump full of baffles and all that good stuff. i wondered if i have ... A: Hey Nick, There are models designed as "stand alone" that the over flow runs through before the ...
sump	9/4/2009
Q: ok so i have decided to start a sump full of baffles and all that good stuff. i wondered if i have ... A: Nick, A skimmer in the sump is fine. What I was saying was to remember that the sump, even though a ...
Something on my live rock	9/3/2009
Q: I recently started a salt water aquarium, and a friend of mine gave me a piece of live rock. I ... A: The term "grape" comes from the small, bulbous shapes that grow on these macro algae. Your picture ...
Something on my live rock	9/3/2009
Q: I recently started a salt water aquarium, and a friend of mine gave me a piece of live rock. I ... A: Hey Cruise, Thats a live rock, and thats a macro algae growing on it. It gets really blurry when I ...
Nitrate Levels	9/3/2009
Q: i was looking for abit of advice how to keep the nitrate levels down in my tank, they always seem to ... A: Ah, There are the missing tidbits. First... Thats an extremely large population for that system. ...
Nitrate Levels	9/2/2009
Q: i was looking for abit of advice how to keep the nitrate levels down in my tank, they always seem to ... A: Sorry to hear that Michelle. Well, first off... How many fish(or inches of fish) and what size ...
Live Rock	9/2/2009
Q: On live rock, are there any types of organisms that may be harmful to the aquarium or fish that are ... A: Hey Malik, Most of the life(about 90%) that comes with live rock is harmless and beneficial to your ...
protein skimmer	9/2/2009
Q: uuuhhhh, no more sea clone i am taking it back to my lfs and i will try to get the cpr bak pak or ... A: Hey Nick, No worries here. There is no such thing as a bad or stupid question, especially when ...
protein skimmer	9/1/2009
Q: uuuhhhh, no more sea clone i am taking it back to my lfs and i will try to get the cpr bak pak or ... A: Hey Nick, Lol... Deep breath.... Speak slowly and steadily... Guzzfrahbah.... Ok, whats your budget? ...
Starfish	9/1/2009
Q: Is it safe to touch a starfish. Everytime I go to the store to buy a starfish and the sales person ... A: It's never truly safe to touch any aquatic animal with your hand. There is the possibility of ...
carpet anemone	9/1/2009
Q: i have a 30 gallon tank with a snowflake eel, two blue chromises, a clownfish, a lawnmower blenny, ... A: Hey Marcus, Well thats better news. I'm glad to hear it. Just be aware that carpets can and do move ...
my fish died, and I'm not sure why.	8/31/2009
Q: What does it mean when your fish's eyes become foggy? They also started to look very sickly, with ... A: Sorry to hear that. Were there any other signs? Discoloration, swelling, growths, redness or fraying ...
Selecting Fish	8/30/2009
Q: About 2 months ago I purchased a 225gal aquarium and have went through the cycling process I am an ... A: Hey Dan, Dragon Goby, Needlefish.... yes, they should get along and get used to each other. Bala ...
protein skimmer	8/30/2009
Q: alright i have had enough! (i bet you had enough to!) the sea clone suxs end of story. it has to be ... A: Hey Nick, I wouldnt get another sea clone. If you're going to get another skimmer get one thats not ...
carpet anemone	8/30/2009
Q: i have a 30 gallon tank with a snowflake eel, two blue chromises, a clownfish, a lawnmower blenny, ... A: Thats an awfully cramped area for that community. I would skip the 75 gallon and go right to a 125 ...
damsel and goby behavior	8/30/2009
Q: We started a 90 gallon saltwater aquarium about two months ago. We first bought a domino damsel and ... A: This is really quite simple... it's harassment. This is how Damsels bully, all fins get fully ...
tank getting red 'algea'?	8/29/2009
Q: Glenn, We have a 29 gal. BioQube that has been set up almost a year now. Lately we have seen a red ... A: The red algae you describe probably isnt algae at all, I'd be betting my money on Cyanobacteria. A ...
live rock	8/29/2009
Q: I have some live rock that I took out of my tank while I was cleaning it, the rock has been sitting ... A: Yes, but with some caution. Was the still water your rock was sitting in fresh or salt water? If ...
tank	8/27/2009
Q: so i cleaned out the tank scrubbed filter and heater washed live rock and crush coral etc. i put the ... A: Hey Nick, Good to hear! Just make sure you rinse and rinse anything that you used detergent on. And ...
My Platty	8/27/2009
Q: Well, my 1/2 inch platy was found dead today, and I was wondering why.A few days ago, her scales ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your platy. It sounds like "Dropsy". This disease is characterized by a ...
ocean snails	8/27/2009
Q: i was recently near the ocean and i picked up a few snails from the rocks lining the beach. I put ... A: They basically need a salt water aquarium set up for them. If only the snails, a 1 to 5 gallon ...
green algea	8/27/2009
Q: i have green algae growing on my live rock is that good or bad in my salt water tank? A: It's fine and normal in most aquariums..... until it begins to get out of control. Algae, arent ...
cleaning	8/26/2009
Q: Okay so I did about a 13 gal water change yesterday and that lowered the nitrate a little but not ... A: No problem. Glad to hear things are progressing well. Always glad to help a fellow aquarist! I would ...
salt water tanks	8/25/2009
Q: my son (15 years old) bought a 120 gallon tank with two corner flows, a sump tank, and various ... A: It's actually not as difficult as it seems(can seem a bit overwhelming at first). Depending on ...
fish id	8/25/2009
Q: I have a long slender fish in my salt water tank that I have no idea what it is. I hides all day in ... A: Well I still cant be 100% sure from the photo, it looks to be longer than 2 inches? It looks like it ...
protein skimmer	8/25/2009
Q: i am troubled by how this sea clone 100 works. i bought it without instructions. i looked it up ... A: Hey Nick, Sorry, not really any other options to cleaning and starting over. If you dont and any of ...
protein skimmer	8/24/2009
Q: i am troubled by how this sea clone 100 works. i bought it without instructions. i looked it up ... A: Hey Nick, The visi-jet is an ok skimmer, it takes up a lot of swim room being an in tank skimmer. ...
Ocean - themed Wedding?	8/24/2009
Q: Okay, first tell me if I'm crazy. I am getting married next August, and I was wondering if there ... A: I hate to say it but it's probably not something you could do and have any of the animals survive. ...
saltwater bulbs	8/24/2009
Q: I have a 37 gal saltwater with an algae problem that is getting better but not there yet. Just ... A: It really depends on the type of algae problem youre having. Is it green, brown or red? It's usually ...
protein skimmer	8/24/2009
Q: i am troubled by how this sea clone 100 works. i bought it without instructions. i looked it up ... A: Hey Nick, The bubbles getting in your tank is a notorious problem with the Sea Clone skimmers. It ...
fish id	8/24/2009
Q: I have a long slender fish in my salt water tank that I have no idea what it is. I hides all day in ... A: Wow thats a difficult one... it could be numerous marine fish. I think if you look at different ...
starter questions	8/23/2009
Q: I have had several tropical tanks and I am now starting a new saltwater tank set up. My tank is ... A: You can never have too much filtration. I have over 3,000 gallons of aquariums in my house, and all ...
Saltwater parameters...	8/22/2009
Q: I have a 55 gal saltwater tank.... i have it setup as a FOWLR. i cant figure out what my water ... A: All the parameters/ranges I listed work for a reef set up(I made note on a couple reef specifics). ...
protein skimmer	8/22/2009
Q: i have ordered live rock and was wondering if i would need to buy a protein skimmer. i intend on ... A: Hey Chris, I'm not a fan of protein skimmers, but they are useful with new systems and uncycled live ...
Saltwater Tank	8/22/2009
Q: I have a ten year old 75 gallon Oceaniac tank that has been setting idly in my living room but ... A: Hey Norm, The seals may be dried and bad after sitting so long, but a quick reseal of all seams, ...
Saltwater parameters...	8/22/2009
Q: I have a 55 gal saltwater tank.... i have it setup as a FOWLR. i cant figure out what my water ... A: Hey Snoop, Get yourself a good quality marine test kit. These are the basic parameters you will be ...
tranportingmyfishandtank	8/21/2009
Q: I am moving how will I transport my fish without them going in shock and die A: Hey Duane, Lots of moving going on these days! You're the 3rd one to ask this question. So forgive ...
hi	8/21/2009
Q: ! i was wondering why only a few polyps come out during the day and the leather doesnt stand up all ... A: Hey Robert, It could be a few things or a combination. New systems rarely have the water quality to ...
Clown Fish	8/20/2009
Q: I recently started my first Salt Water Aquarium (just a 16 gallon nano). I purchased two clown fish, ... A: Well Im sorry to say it, but I can almost guarantee that it was water quality. Maybe a combination ...
Help	8/20/2009
Q: I have had a dog faced puffer for about 2 years and it suddenly stopped eating. I don't see any skin ... A: Stop feeding him earthworms. The earthworms are not a part of his diet and can create severe ...
Clown Fish	8/19/2009
Q: I recently started my first Salt Water Aquarium (just a 16 gallon nano). I purchased two clown fish, ... A: Sorry for the loss and rough start. It truly sounds like a water quality issue. Did the tank cycle ...
Epaulette Shark	8/19/2009
Q: I recently bought a Epaulette Shark and i have been reading up on it as much as i can find but i can ... A: Hey Guy, The 100 gallon will be fine for 6 to 9 months, then a 180 or larger will be in order. As ...
Cloudy Tank	8/18/2009
Q: I have had my saltwater tank established for the better part of 3 years (135 gallon). I have ... A: Hey Ben, It could be a few things. NItrites getting high indicate you could have had an amonia spike ...
Tank Upgrade	8/18/2009
Q: I currently have a 12 gallon biocube and hope to upgrade to a 24 gallon nanocube soon. My tank is ... A: It may not have the exact appearance you desire. But a mix of different substrates is ideal for ...
fish	8/18/2009
Q: in my 29 gallon saltwater tank (which i am going to start up this week.)i am going to have i coral ... A: Hey Nick, In a 29 gallon, I wouldnt add more than 1 ocellaris to the banner, hawkfish and coral ...
Epaulette Shark	8/18/2009
Q: I recently bought a Epaulette Shark and i have been reading up on it as much as i can find but i can ... A: Hey Guy, Hemiscyllium Ocellatum, the Epaulette Shark, is a nice addition to a large aquarium(180 ...
Tank Upgrade	8/18/2009
Q: I currently have a 12 gallon biocube and hope to upgrade to a 24 gallon nanocube soon. My tank is ... A: Transferring your current system to a larger one isnt as hard as you might think. You'll wwant to be ...
cleaning	8/17/2009
Q: Okay so I did about a 13 gal water change yesterday and that lowered the nitrate a little but not ... A: Hey Kyle, Its perfectly fine to vac the substrate, just not too deeply. I wouldnt go over half the ...
Longnose butterfly fish fin.	8/16/2009
Q: i'm very concerned with my longnose butterfly. Like a week ago i bought a longnose from my LFS. The ... A: Glad I could help! Macro algae are available at almost any local fish store. Fosters and Smith ...
Longnose butterfly fish fin.	8/16/2009
Q: i'm very concerned with my longnose butterfly. Like a week ago i bought a longnose from my LFS. The ... A: Hey Aldo, I would say the Foxface is definitely the prime suspect! Just watch them closely, bullying ...
Longnose butterfly fish fin.	8/16/2009
Q: i'm very concerned with my longnose butterfly. Like a week ago i bought a longnose from my LFS. The ... A: Hey Aldo, Yikes!!! Hard to be specific without seeing the fish. It's quite possible he was damaged ...
Undergravel filter system	8/16/2009
Q: I have a 50 gal. aquarium "wall" (14"Wx22"Hx60"L)with fluval canister filter beneath which intook ... A: I would just look for crushed coral substrate, it comes in various sizes that will be perfect for ...
britleworms	8/15/2009
Q: I have found PINK bristle worms in my aquarium and I am having trouble identifying if they are ... A: The name "bristleworm" is a label loosely applied to describe all Polychaete class marine worms. ...
diatoms	8/14/2009
Q: I recently purchased a 75 gallon tank that was up and running for 2 years complete with live sand, ... A: Without pictures it will be hard to be specific. Are they velvety looking, hairy looking or just ...
Marine Aquarium	8/14/2009
Q: I am currently setting up a 96x24x31 saltwater aquarium. I want to make sure I have everything I ... A: Hey John, It depends on the type system you are going to run. FOWLR(fish only with live rock)or a ...
high nitrates	8/14/2009
Q: I have a 30 gal that was given to me 2 days ago so we had to move it. We kept about 50 percent of ... A: Hey Kyle, Glad to here it. Frequent water changes dont create any problems unless they are too ...
Feather Duster Worms	8/14/2009
Q: I just purchased three feather duster worms. They seem to be doing well, but this morning I noticed ... A: Without a picture or knowing your water quality... I would guess this is either stress reaction or ...
high nitrates	8/14/2009
Q: I have a 30 gal that was given to me 2 days ago so we had to move it. We kept about 50 percent of ... A: Hey Kyle, Letting the tank sit will eventually help(um, no, it wont). But the best thing to do is to ...
Maintance	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 55 gallon saltwater aquarium with 8 fish. I have had it set up since February or March and ... A: Get out your gravel vac and get busy. The best way to get it under control is to manually remove as ...
fish dying quickly.	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 55 gallon saltwater tank. We have more than enough live rock. and at the time we had 9 ... A: Hey Morgen, Did the anemone die before the fish? When an anemone dies it can create an extremely ...
Soapy film on water	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 75Gallon tank, salinity, nitrates, pH, ammonia etc ALL at ideal levels. I have an ... A: Hey Mike, Glad to help. The additive can take a week or two to be completely gone even with massive ...
Long Distance move	8/13/2009
Q: We've a 75 gallon salt water fish tank with some corals in it. We're planning to move soon. Are ... A: There are companies that specialize in aquarium moving and transport. They are extremely expensive ...
angel fish	8/13/2009
Q: we have a 120 gallon tank. it has been up and running for about 5 weeks. i had added our 5 little ... A: My guess would be that there is an ammonia spike and a lack of oxygen in the system. Test the water ...
Undergravel filter system	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 50 gal. aquarium "wall" (14"Wx22"Hx60"L)with fluval canister filter beneath which intook ... A: They generally dont make undergravel pans with larger holes because they clog extremely easily. Your ...
Soapy film on water	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 75Gallon tank, salinity, nitrates, pH, ammonia etc ALL at ideal levels. I have an ... A: Hey Mike, A film on the surface of your aquarium could be from numerous causes, water break/surface ...
Stocking neon gobies	8/12/2009
Q: I'd like to know how many neon gobies i can house on my 100gallon reef tank? It has been running a ... A: Hey Aldo, It can take a while for the ich spots to show in the crystaline form. So keep a close eye ...
guppies	8/12/2009
Q: HELP! My daughter gave me her fry of baby guppies, on the assumption that they were all females ... A: Um... you got me there. Sexing is usually accurate in 2 and a half to 3 months. If you cant see the ...
water change	8/11/2009
Q: i have a 55 g salt tank. i have had it for a year. i just added sand to it a week ago and my ... A: Did you just layer the sand on top or did you mix it? When adding substrate to an existing system it ...
tropical to marine	8/10/2009
Q: ANSWER: Hi Robert, The change can be a bit tedious. You can slowly convert from fresh to brackish, ... A: Hey Robert, You have a 37 gallon system. The rule of thumb is 1 inch of fish(adult size) per gallon ...
crabs	8/10/2009
Q: Will my scarlet hermit crab be compatiblw with a clownfish, firefish, green chromis, mushroom ... A: Hey Nick, Yes to all... generally... but watch the hermits around the corals. They have been known ...
lost fish, any ideas?	8/10/2009
Q: we set up tank in feb 09, took our time and bought some live rock, then corals (all thriving) ... A: Lorraine, White fluffy stuff.... that sounds like a fungal infection. Test your water quality again. ...
lost fish, any ideas?	8/9/2009
Q: we set up tank in feb 09, took our time and bought some live rock, then corals (all thriving) ... A: Im very sorry to hear that. There are a few things that cause whit spots that can do our aquatic ...
Did I do something wrong?	8/9/2009
Q: I have a ten gallon freshwater aquarium and I had some gourmi, tiger barbs, and neon tetras in it. ... A: Did you also test ammonia, nitrite and nitrate? A 10 gallon is quite small to house many fish in, ...
did i fry the tank?	8/9/2009
Q: Have a 125 gal saltwater tank. Occupants were three clowns, panther grouper, and a clown trigger, & ... A: Hey Akasha, Im sorry, thats a horrible loss. If there had been an electrical problem and a shock ...
tropical to marine	8/8/2009
Q: ANSWER: Hi Robert, The change can be a bit tedious. You can slowly convert from fresh to brackish, ... A: No problem. I would look into wet dry filters or sump filtration... and possibly a skimmer. Skimmers ...
tropical to marine	8/8/2009
Q: hi i currently have a tropical fish tank 40inch x 18inch x 12inch but i have always wanted a marine ... A: The change can be a bit tedious. You can slowly convert from fresh to brackish, then brackish to ...
new interest	8/8/2009
Q: I'm in coastal S.C. and would like to set up a new saltwater tank and catch local fish and use local ... A: The use of ocean water and natural sources is quite common in the trade among aquarists in coastal ...
bubbly slim on top of water	8/7/2009
Q: There is a bubbly slim floating on the water. I have 135 reef tank. I have tested the water. It is ... A: Hey Louie, It could be a couple of things. 1, it could be protein, and will start to show in water ...
lighting	8/6/2009
Q: i have a 29 gallon saltwater aquarium that for now i would like to keep fish only but in the future ... A: Glad to hear it! A total of 40 watts is a bit low for corals, but the fixture should be fine. Check ...
lighting	8/6/2009
Q: i have a 29 gallon saltwater aquarium that for now i would like to keep fish only but in the future ... A: No problem. I found the fixture for my sons 30 gallon reef tank at Home Depot for $10.99. A simple 4 ...
what is this thing?	8/6/2009
Q: I have a 55 gallon reef tank. lots of mushrooms, 2 clown fish a damsel and a couple of convicts. In ... A: Without a picture I cant be 100% sure. Are they in the substrate or on the live rock? It is most ...
lighting	8/5/2009
Q: i have a 29 gallon saltwater aquarium that for now i would like to keep fish only but in the future ... A: Hey Nick, The rule of thumb in lighting is 3 to 5 watts per gallon. T-5 lighting is nice but also ...
Chocolate Chip Starfish over eating	8/5/2009
Q: I've purchased a chocolate chip starfish 3-4 weeks ago and he seems to be doing great. He moves all ... A: Hey Tammy, Hair algae... the BANE of all aquarists. Well, hair algae is a sign of a healthy system, ...
water testing	8/5/2009
Q: You answered a couple of q's earlier in the week for me. I live in san diego. Is there anywhere you ... A: 99% of your local pet stores will do your water tests(including Petco and Petsmart). Any of your ...
Chocolate Chip Starfish over eating	8/5/2009
Q: I've purchased a chocolate chip starfish 3-4 weeks ago and he seems to be doing great. He moves all ... A: Chocolate Chip Seat Stars,Protoreaster Nodosus, are scavengers. They will eat whatever they come ...
cloudy water and it smells	8/4/2009
Q: My maintence guy came out about a week and 1/2 ago to clean and service my tank it was cloudy than ... A: Your tank is cycling. All aquariums have to go through the cycle to develop the healthy biological ...
saltwater fish tanks	8/3/2009
Q: there is a large saltwater fish tank at my work, lets say Ft width by Ft. There were about 10 ... A: Julia, In an environment that size I cant imagine the quantity of frozen food gathering needed to ...
saltwater fish tanks	8/3/2009
Q: there is a large saltwater fish tank at my work, lets say Ft width by Ft. There were about 10 ... A: Was that 1 foot by 1 foot? If so thats an EXTREMELY small aquarium for ANY fish. In answer to your ...
brackish aquarium?	8/3/2009
Q: I went to a walmart yesterday looking for small fish for a freshwater aquarium. I purchased 2 ... A: Hey Rachele, You should be ok til October, then you can get the larger tanks. The sooner the better ...
brackish aquarium?	8/3/2009
Q: I went to a walmart yesterday looking for small fish for a freshwater aquarium. I purchased 2 ... A: Duped by a pet store... you aren't alone there. I'm sorry. Pet store employees are never the most ...
Dying fish	8/3/2009
Q: i am house sitting and I have a pretty big salt water tank that i am taking care of. One night the ... A: Yes, the filtration and circulation systems should be on constantly. Water movement is crucial to ...
pH	7/29/2009
Q: I have a 150 I only wanted a fish only tank but someone said you have to have the same amount of ... A: Hey Chris, You dont HAVE to have that amount of live rock, but your system will suffer. The rule of ...
Red slime algae	7/28/2009
Q: I have a salt water tank that has been running for the last 1 1/2 years. About 8 months ago I ... A: Hey there, First of all look at how deep your substrate is and how many pounds of live rock you have ...
Foxface Fish & Angels	7/27/2009
Q: We have a 65 gallon tank with a percula clown, a three stripped damsel, a coral beauty and a ... A: Anytime. He should be just fine too. He is one of the larger species of angels, topping out between ...
Foxface Fish & Angels	7/27/2009
Q: We have a 65 gallon tank with a percula clown, a three stripped damsel, a coral beauty and a ... A: One thing to keep in mind Terry is that with a 65 gallon environment, Foxfaces and Angels can get ...
Hawaiian Yellow Tang ailment	7/26/2009
Q: I have a yellow tang that I've had for over a year. I have a 30 gal tank that's been setup with no ... A: Hey Kim, Good to hear. I would keep feeding him the seaweed/garlic mix until he has normal ...
macro algae	7/26/2009
Q: what type lighting fixture can i use to grow macro algae in the sump part of a aquarium,can i use ... A: Truly depends on the type of macro algae and the depth/size of the sump or refugium. Most, however, ...
brine shrimp	7/26/2009
Q: hi i was wondering if you could feed your brine shrimp lettuce or if you cant what could you feed ... A: Thats not such a good idea. Especially depending on the type of lettuce(Iceberg lettuce isnt even ...
Hawaiian Yellow Tang ailment	7/25/2009
Q: I have a yellow tang that I've had for over a year. I have a 30 gal tank that's been setup with no ... A: That sounds like a bacterial infection. Possibly HLLE. Diet and environmentally caused. Do you have ...
Hawaiian Yellow Tang ailment	7/25/2009
Q: I have a yellow tang that I've had for over a year. I have a 30 gal tank that's been setup with no ... A: It definitely sounds like an infection. Bacterial most likely with the inflamations and the rubbing. ...
Hawaiian Yellow Tang ailment	7/25/2009
Q: I have a yellow tang that I've had for over a year. I have a 30 gal tank that's been setup with no ... A: I wont say it's not constipation, but I've seen Tangs of all kinds, in the wild and in captivity, ...
setting up an aquarium	7/22/2009
Q: marineland 150 power filter no bio wheel, an spotted hawkfish a clown fish a bicolor dotty back ... A: Hey Nick, Those fish will be happy anywhere in your system as long as you provide them with a deep ...
Repairing aquariums	7/22/2009
Q: I was wondering if there is anyway to safely repair a crack in an aquarium so that it will hold ... A: Debbie, Ouch. Thats a pretty bad crack. 72 inches... this is a large tank too. 125, 150 or 180 ...
Repairing aquariums	7/22/2009
Q: I was wondering if there is anyway to safely repair a crack in an aquarium so that it will hold ... A: Debbie, Seals can be replaced with Aquarium sealant if its just a seal. But cracks... it depends on ...
tangs	7/22/2009
Q: It has maroon clown and a copper banded butterfly. Was thinking of adding a powder brown tang or a ... A: Hey Shawn, The rule of thumb is 1" to 1 1/2" of fish per gallon. However this fluctuates with the ...
Nitrite levels	7/21/2009
Q: We have a 72 gal bow front. It has been established for over one year now. YET we still have our ... A: Angela, It sounds to me that your system has never fully cycled. I dont have any other readings for ...
ich	7/20/2009
Q: I have a 75 gallon saltwater aquarium .theres one blue hippo tang a yellow sailfin tang ,false ... A: Alonso, There are numerous methods of treating ich(Cryptocaryon). I find that the best way and the ...

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