:help: about a tank that I haven't even bought yet :) Before I get out there and start shopping, I wanted to get some suggestions about equipment....specifically, I'd like to know: type/brand filter type/brand lights (how many's good?) skimmer (cpr bak pak a good one?) do i need a wavemaker...

:wavey: Morning! Still sick, you all have a great weekend... I'm going to go to work!

Hey all so I put some peppermint shrimp into my tank yesterday and I have not seem them since I put them in! they are both are about one inch big, I'm just curious if this is normal. They have about 135 pounds of live rock to explore some maybe that's why I have not seen them.

The Discover Channel has had “Shark Week” going on and in turn has caught my attention a bit. Now I have read a few things on them fro time to time but not yet with the intentions of setting something up. Just trying to get a feel if they are worth having and basic care at this point. If you...

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So there is this 6-7" Chevron tang that has been down at the LFS for several months. He came in in pretty bad shape but has completely turned around and looks great. Im just curious if there is any reason I SHOULDNT add him. 225 gallon loaded predominantly SPS tank. Current fish are...

I have a question ... Over the past few weeks i've been feeding dried sea weeds ... and ever since, my yellow wrasse has started to change a bit. The fins have an orange/redish tint to them. On the wrasses head - orange/redish tinted spots have appeared. Thank You

Just learned that feeding your fish infrequently, up to twice daily, with the "best" of foods is the wrong thing to do! The right way to feed your reef fish is frequently, automatic feeder, with "less than the best" of foods. I do not really need this information because I am mainly immersed...

I ordered 2 fish this morning after doing some research on one and having been fully informed on the other by a friend from this site. After I ordered it I continued to read and found out that it will likely harass very timid tank mates and I have a small pajama cardinal that will likely be his...

Ive seen people using this to decide what fish you can keep in what conditions, and more importantly, what tank size. How many of you guys use this, or any other site? I love the PB tang, but my 60 isnt really big enough for any tang Ive been told. This site says its needs to be 50g or larger...

Has anyone gone and is anyone going. I saw and it sounds like it would be great. I am wanting to get tickets. 5.oo off if you buy during Feb. Let me know if there is one closer or if you have been please. Amy:worm:

I am not starting this thread to get flamed. I personally like both fish. I read a the thread the other day about the Midas. So i looked into it more. And this is what i found. Whiskey, this is mainly for you since you stated in that thread if you wanted to know if it would get along with...

Hey all, I will start by telling you all I am a total newbie when it comes to saltwater aquariums. I don't even know the first step. I have a 29 Gal FW tank that I have been keeping up with for almost 2 years and would really want to jump into the saltwater arena. I just brought a 55 Gallon...

I have found them listed as Mirolabrichthys tuka and also Pseudanthias pascalus is this the same fish with 2 different scientific names?

This isnt the most manly title, but it is what it is. I am looking to buy, rather I want an angel or two, and some butterflys in my reef tank. Have you guys had better luck with any one kind? Most of them I read about arent too reef friendly. I really want a copperband, but this eat feather...

I'm looking for a very good, and thorough saltwater aquarium book. One that covers everything from fish to corals. The book shouldn't contain much tank set-up information. A little bit is fine, but the book should mostly talk about fish, corals, and other discussions about the tank itself. If...

I was given these fish from Souk a few weeks ago. The are definately mated and the male does carry eggs. After research, I'm not up for the task of raising the fry. Unlike the bangaii, they required 28 days of feeding rotifers before they are ready for baby brine. This is far more work than I'm...

Set of books for sale. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Bob Fenner The New Marine Aquarium by Michael Paletta Marine Fishes A Pocket Expert Guide by Scott Michael Marine Invertebrates A Pocket Expert Guide by Ronald Shimek Great set of books for setting up a new aquarium, maintaining and...

Set of books for sale. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Bob Fenner The New Marine Aquarium by Michael Paletta Marine Fishes A Pocket Expert Guide by Scott Michael Marine Invertebrates A Pocket Expert Guide by Ronald Shimek Great set of books for setting up a new aquarium, maintaining and...