species

I have had my tank for about 5 months. Had a crash caused by the meanies at the store. Switched stores, now my tank is thriving. Bought live rock and a couple corals a few days ago, now these showed up! I can see appx 12 of them. Little white dudes with 8 "arms" and a bubble on top. :bigeek:

Hey everyone! I've got a question about something I know is alive, I just can't quite figure it out. It looks funky. It's bright red (pictures do no justice) and very wrinkly. There is a newer one peaking out, you can see in the photo, and I'm not sure what in the heck it is. any ideas? photos...

Here is my species list for my first Tank. OB Peacock Ruby Green Peacock Red Tail Shark Could this be a peaceful tank?

As the title says, I bought this for $25 which is really cheap but from a really reputable dealer so. I forgot to ask what species, I only know it's an acropora. I have a pic of it on the rocks but it won't upload. This one has like 5+ barnacles on it lol

I have a 55 gallon that I am converting to saltwater, I finally decided what fish I would like, but I'm not sure who to add first. I want this to go as smoothly as possible. Here is my list, let me know if any of these are a bad combo also. 2 ocellaris clowns 2 goby (yellow watchman and orange...

Hi everybody, Can anyone think of a cool, unique fish/invert for a 20 gallon species only tank? I have looked at anglers, but I don't think I could provide the food required. Any other ideas?

Hello all, So I recently acquired a 72 gallon bowfront aquarium from a friend, and am currently cycling it, and as most of us do when we're waiting for cycling to be done, I've been dreaming of all sorts of different fish I can put in this tank. I've never had a lionfish, and have always wanted...

Hi I have always been facsinated by mantis shrimp and I want a tank. I need to go small 10-30 gallons and I love the colorful species like peacock but I need one that wont get to big, so question 1 What species should I consider? (Smasher type not spear type) I prefer smaller tank so based on...

Well i recently jumped from 20 years of keeping numerous sizes and types of freshwater aquaria to adding a 30 gal reef setup to my collection. As a beginner i have done some research but i would like some opinions as to my setup and plans for the tank. I have: 30gal 30lb live rock 20lb live...

I thought i would share this video i came across. I dont have one nor do i plan to get one......But i think they are cool. The illustrations are a little bit cheesy but it is quite educational. http://vimeo.com/17535721

Just thought I would share this link to what I would consider the coral bible. If you are unsure of ANY coral....its on this list. :) http://sdmas.com/corals/species.php

hi everyone i neec a true expert to advise me, a couple of months ago i bought a black fish which hid all day under rocks, then i noticed it slightly changed coolour from all black to black with white spot, to it now is white with black stripes, and had a red glow on its belly, i have got some...

I attached three pictures of the same algae and need to figure out the genus and species of the algae. Thanks for the help!

Hey guys wondering if anybody can identify my crab I live in Texas and I went fishing lsat week ago in Texas city and caught a crab and decided to keep him and put him into my tank does anybody know what he is? ? Please help <a...

Hi. I have a 29 gallon low light reef tank with an ocellaris clownfish (plan to get a second), a firefish, 2 blue legged and 2 red tipped hermit crabs, a coral banded and peppermint shrimp, decorator crab, lavendar condy anemone, watermelon mushroom coral, various sponges, live rock, coralline...

Please help me ID this fish. If possible provide with basic info whether this fish is reef-safe, and whether it is suitable for beginners. Thanks!

I didn't realize we would not be able to go back and add to the old weekly disecussion threads... http://www.nhm.org/guana/bvi-invt/home.htm

Fish To Be Avoided: (fish that have incredibly low survivability in aquaria or are totally unsuitable for home aquaria) Moorish Idol (a few success stories but miniscule amounts live long, difficult feeder, mystery deaths, and even when accepting prepared foods often slowly starves)...