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I don't know, but I enjoyed the comical form of the question

Fantastic meeting! Thanks to the organizers, speakers, vendors, supporters (raffle donations), and last but not least, the volunteers. Especially the ones doing the grilling I can't wait to test out the Bayer-dip method.

A good way to remove it without popping is to use a siphon tube draining into a bucket (during a water change for instance), then use the edge of the tube to scrape at the base of the bubbles, so that they come loose as a clump and get sucked into the tube. Even if they pop, the contents will get sucked into the tube and out of your tank. Bucket water never goes back into the tank. Have fresh mixed water ready.

Have you checked out Zoa ID? http://zoaid.com/index.php?module=Gallery2&func=main

It's not wireless by itself, but is wireless compatible... "Compatible with wireless bridges or game adapters (802.11x) so that wireless network communication is possible" Just like the regular Apex.

How well did these two get along? I had a strawberry basslet (aggressive) in with a much larger blue velvet damsel (has teeth). Once the initial aggression was finished, they got along fine. Are you looking to get rid of the dottyback?

This is an awesome and informative thread. Maybe it should be pinned up top.

I don't think that they have the mouthparts necessary to chew up cheato. They are more of a film-type algae eater.

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That's a great idea. But for people without the proper tools, eggcrate is the way to go. That's what I did, just left a slot in the screen top. Poking a hole in the screen makes complications whenever you want to remove the top.

Did you add any frags or something that might contain pests, flatworms, etc?

x2, exactly what he said.

Are you feeding them? They must be happy with the light, flow, and calcium

I have a DIY screen frame with a double layer of bird-block netting. Thin netting, strong, no light blockage, easy to clean (salt creep), doesn't trap heat from the lights. Can build in less than 30 minutes. All parts and tools cost less than $20.

Congrats. Be sure to post pics

That looks like a good kit for the price. To the original poster, I would be sure to look at someone else's tank and LED light before deciding if it's right for you. Color and shimmer may be quite different from what you are used to right now with t-5's.

Ahaha! Maybe if the tube contained something tasty like Lasagna

What about a garlic & Selcon soak of the food before adding to the tank?

I'm right down the road and have power back on. Message me if you need ice, an inverter, or freshly-mixed water for a water change.

Do you have any serpent starfish? I have seen larger ones take small 2-3" fish using the "cage of death" maneuver.

Apex on reef tank. If you want web control, Apex Jr for a FOWLR tank or a less complex reef (especially if you don't need a display or can borrow one for initial setup), otherwise RK Lite.

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I'm not implying that you haven't, but have you researched this technique? Whenever I read about it in the past, the recommendation was to remove the affected rock if possible and place in a different container with tank water to ensure that the decaying hydroids did not release anything nasty into the display tank (toxins, or things that would effect fish or corals, or just dump organic waste that would cause parameter spikes). Also wear safety glasses.

Are you trying to determine which fish are male by their burping and farting behavior?