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All this old-timer reminiscing has me coming out of the lurking woodwork. Hey all – I still drop in from time to time. As for the mods question I would just add to the chorus that this site is and has always been a model of excellence. Keep up the good work! Back to the woodwork… :scram:

Here in the southern hemisphere we are moving from summer to fall. Works for me. We're leaving the high 90s degree heat and blistering sun (even under umbrellas at the beach with a slushy-cold beer) for cooler 80 degree days with high 70s at night. Perfect. :clink: :whstlr: :whstlr...

Re: How's the weather? Thanks BoomerD -- Still getting settled. Big apartment remodel. Our 'stuff' just arrived yesturday after a three month ride over sea then working its way through customs, etc. No plan as yet to do a tank. I've been to multiple pet/fish/aquarium shops and have yet...

Re: How's the weather? 85 degrees and sunny. Gotta love Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro! :snshne: :whstlr: :whstlr: :whstlr: :snshne:

Anemonies in tide pools are exposed to air daily during low tide. I, too, have not heard of the need to avoid air contact -- second the sponge question. If I learned anything over the five years we had RBTAs it was that they are VERY hearty critters. -- In spite of how fragile they appear...

In my experience the Peppermint Shrimp are effective for the little aiptasias, but once they grow to a decent size the shrimp don't go for them. So once you have the invasion under control the shrimp will keep it from coming back. Good luck.

WOW - great pics. Looks like we are all going to benefit from your gift! Have fun!!

Four years - wow. Congratulations Travis and Co. You have truly been an inspiration -- to THOUSANDS of hobbiests. :clink: I want to draw our attention to the INTENTIONAL community you/we have built. Evidence that good triumphs over bad. I'm inspired. :spinner: :spinner: :spinner...

Don't forget to show your co-worker and landlord any electrical points of interest. Do you have an emergency breaker (I forget the name) and reset button? If the power goes out for some reason they may need to trip that switch to get things up again. I make a chart for feeding, adding...

Re: The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 4 Excellent. :thumbup: Thank you for posting.

This is a very helpful reminder. I have been playing chicken with the tipping point vis a vis the precipitated phosphates and the resulting cyano nuisance. I think I'll skim off some sand and get the new setup off to a fresh start. Thanks all. :thumbup:

So glad I asked. Our rock is in very large pieces and three pieces are sitting on the bottom of the tank, so removing them will create quite a stirr (pun intended!) :) I think I'll scoop out some sand from the top layer, then pull out the final rock pieces and get them into some clean...

Our move to Brazil approaches. We should be on a plane to Florida to spend time with my mother before Xmas, then on to Rio in January. I have attracted a buyer for our entire setup (!) - but I must say the prospect of moving this thing is daunting and keeps me from setting a date certain...

We have a good number of these little guys too. I'm always plucking 15 or 20 out of my micron filter bag when I change it. Don't want to throw the baby brittles out with the nasty bag water! Super cute critters.

Congratulations! :clink:

What about replacement plumbing, if needed? Will you be using the existing tubes? Are they flex or pvc? They may be in need of replacement, but certainly a good cleaning. Save time for that. Have plumbing items on hand to help reconnect everything back to a dripless state. All set on the...

The worst has happened. :cry1: I fed the tank and the tang ate one morsel and then just floated around while everything else feasted. About two hours later she was dead.:tears: :tears: We've been at this hobby for four years and have never lost a fish - until now. Man, it's a crappy...

Today she is eating a little, but definitely not as usual. Feeding favorites -- spiked with garlic. Still worried - but hopeful. Thanks all.

Thanks. Garlic in the food (which he is not eating) or the water column? I guess that's the same thing... if it is in the food it will be in the water soon enough! LOL No changes to the critter population recently. The fish have all been together for about 4 years now. I'll keep an...

Our Flame Angel is a regular. Daily it seems. The shrimp is always willing to oblige. We had a coco worm some time ago and it would hold steady while the shrimp dug around. We were amazed that the worm would retract in a spilt second at the slightest upset, but not when the shrimp came...