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Hey all, We recently began stocking a 16 gallon bow that's been running empty for about 10 months. It now houses and ocellaris and a skunk dotty. More than a week ago we added an emerald crab. After a drip acclimation period he was introduced to the tank. Since that moment, he has sat in one...

I'm exploring the addition of a Sally Lightfoot for algae control in my 7 gallon. I've heard that they are one of the most effective consumers of hair algae, and they are reef safe. I also understand that this will be a permanent addition, as I will not catch one once it's introduced. I've also...

Can the base of my yellow (non-photosynthetic) gorgonian be planted in the sand, or must it be set in a rock? Someone here told me that if planted in the sand, it would rot. I have a much better selection of locations that are shady with a lot of current in the sand. Placement in rock will be a...

How do I add a custom title under my name as it appears within threads?

I read or heard somewhere once, something about certain fish having growth inhibiting hormones. Heres the premis: Certain fish secrete a hormone that, when built up in concentration in their surrounding water, slows or stops that fish's growth. It seem logical when you look at the fact...

I recieved my Smart-Lite retrofit kit from Premium Aquatics this morning and just got it installed over my 7 mini-bow! What a difference the 32 watts makes after having a 14 in there! I still have to get used to the color of the light (it's a lot bluer, with the bulb being actinic/10,000k), but...

Well it finally happened. I've gone since day one without a trace of ich in my petco tanks. They've always been spotless. Last week someone in the store took in two donated fish; very large, very beautiful red sea purple tangs... covered with little spots. I removed and quaranteened them as soon...

I went behind my tank the other day to change out an appliance, when, to my dimay, I discovered all the baseboard heater covers rusted very badly, presumably from exposure to salt. :( I rent, but this is going to cost me when I move out. Do any of you have any strategies for prenting this, or...

Aside from a few DVDs and a Poang chair (one from Ikea that I've wanted for ages!), I got cash for my 32w Smartlite retro kit for the nano. Ordered it this morning! :D

How much additional light do mirror-like reflectors add to a tank? Can they (near) double the light parsing the surface of the water, or is something lost in the translation of the reflection? Thanks.

Wishing all my fellow Sanctuarians a wonderful and safe holiday!

Tell us what you're hoping to get under the tree (or in your tank, or in the wall, or in your garage) this year!!! I'll start with my not-so-tall order: I'm just hoping for a SmartLite PC retrofit kit to hook up over my mini-bow. Not the biggest, most impressive gift, but it'd make my day!

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Can anyone tell me about this fresh water fish? Thanks!

Why not allow posts in the fresh water area of the site? I know that is not the primary focus of this board, but I'm certain a good number of our members do keep FW as well. I think we've grown to trust the advice from our community members, and would be more comfortable asking advice of those...

Pardon the crappy pics, but the camera I brought home last night is garbage. Anyway, these guys are getting bigger. Just thought you'd like an update, and I'm sure a few people here haven't seen them. This one is more mature and definately in charge. The pair... Another image of...

At lunchtime I got a feather duster from the lfs with no tube (basically, I got a worm and head). It looks in good condition, so the lfs just told me to take it. I'm acclimating it now. Shouild I bother putting it in the tank? It'll build a new tube for themselves? Any info, quickly(!), is...

I've got snails multiplying like crazy in one of my units at petco (Marineland MARS system. I know loaches and some other fishes will eat snails, but since they're in the sump and filters and everywhere else, a preditor is not a vyable solution. I hate using chemicals, but in this case I don't...

Is there a way to hide the left-hand column, the one with the calendar in it? One site I've seen had this option, so you didn't need to have these items using screen space.

Maybe I'm missing something obvious, but where do I see how much karma I have, and see the comment that go with it? For a day or so my point were showing right there with my posts...