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So in essence your tank is just a tide pool? Do you think you could achieve the same results if you were land locked? Hmm.

I don't necessarily vacuum my SSB, but I will use a small powerhead and stir the entire thing up once every month or so. It's amazing what can accumulate UNDER your rocks sometimes. A filter sock is used for a few hours to polish the water and once things clear up it's removed. Most of the...

It looks like some type of Leopard Wrasse IMO. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-07/hcs3/index.php http://www.tfhmagazine.com/details/articles/leopards-for-the-reef-full-article.htm

I like to keep things simple, a return pump, a heater and an efficient skimmer. Maybe an ATO as well. Keep all the compartments bare and just focus on the DT. Running a filter sock, a HOB filter or a canister filter for a few hours during a water change is a good idea too though.

Hmm... Maybe Montipora spongodes? You might want to compare what you have to some of the pictures in the link below. http://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsegroupspecies.php?GroupID=133

Yeah, I could see it being a Montipora digitata. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/1/aafeature2

It looks kind of like Ulva IMO.

It looks like either a sponge or tunicate of some sort. In most cases these are harmless, but definitely keep your eye on it.

I'm assuming it's soft? Does it have a stalk or trunk? If so I want to say Nepthea, but I'm not sure if that's correct or not. An encrusting Gorgonian crossed my mind too though.

Check this out. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/4/corals HTH.

I rid my tank of these through manual removal. It was definitely a little tedious, but I figured if I'm going to feed the fish once or twice a day I might as well siphon some of these little buggers out at the same time.

The link below might help. http://www.reefcleaners.org/nuisance-algae-id-guide

Is that the one you need to replace? http://www.marinedepot.com/Sicce_Syncra_Silent_2.0_Multifunction_Aquarium_Pump_(568_GPH)_Fixed_Flow_Aquarium_Powerheads-Sicce_USA-XJ1137-FIPHFF-vi.html

Did these pumps come with the tank or did you add them later on? If it's former than you can probably order these from the manufacturer online. If it's the latter then the options are endless.

How big is your tank? I'm not sure what your budget is like, but I've had great success with the Koralia Evolution powerheads in my tank. They can be a bit bulky, but they work very well and they're easy to clean too...