[Xenia versus Feather Duster]

I agree with previous poster.Isn't the feather duster a worm couldn't he just abandon the tube and move somewhere else if he felt threatened?I wouldn't interfere unless I really had to.

[Does everyone acclimate their corals?]

Cool thanks for the reply.

[Does everyone acclimate their corals?]

I was in Tropical Lagoon today and noticed that they got in new shipments of fish and coral today but the didn't acclimate the corals.They said they only acclimate fish.Does everyone do this?

[Best/Cheapest place to buy salt in dc area?]

Where is Aquarium One?

[Best/Cheapest place to buy salt in dc area?]

Not a big difference from what your paying now but I bought a 150gallon box of reef crystals from Tropical Lagoon for $45 today.

[What can you keep with Power Compacts?]

On that note I was wondering the same thing about the PC bulbs.I will have 2X65 watt and 2X55 watt bulbs( 4 bulbs) on a 20 long tank.Will I be able to keep any SPS ?

[where to buy syringe needle]

I found an aitapsia in my tank that I need to kill. I heard the best way is to inject it with kalk solution. Do you know if I can get a syringe needle at places like CVS?

You can try a store that sells medical supplies;like canes bandage wraps;etc. CVS may have some but I am not sure if they are out on display.You may have to ask.

[New Nano Tank 14x 10.5 x14]

Why not keep the tank in that location? I have to agree that spot is super cool for the set-up.

[Black Spots]

Looks like black ich.Not sure you may want to do a google search.Although black ich may be the same as black spot disease.

[Custom rockwork]

Looks Good Stu,Thats exactly what I had in mind.Glad to see you loved the rock.Was that all of the rock or are there more pieces left?I can't wait to see the finished Full tank shot.

[lfs located near georgetown dc]

Its probaly not profitable because there isn't one.I bet if we had a store here it would get alot of business.There are many reefers and people looking to get into reefing in D.C. but many have to drive so far to get to a nice store.

[Question about salt]

I have a question about these 2 types of salts.I have always used Instant Ocean on my tanks but have never really had much success with my corals.I have always known of Reef Crystals but never used it.I am currently setting up a 20 Long tank for my son who as all kids wants a nemo fish.I will house a pair of clowns,anemone, clean up crew, couple of shrimp and maybe 2 other small fish( indecided).I want to leave the door open to maybe trying a few more corals down the road but don't want to switch my salt once I start this set-up.My questions is; Would Reef Crystals be better/ Or Instant Ocean? I know this is probaly a old topic but would like to hear some of your views or the 2 salts.Pros? Cons?

[15-inch long baby whale shark]

WOW!

I thought their young was much larger then 15".He has alot of growing to do.I was thinking their babies would be around 5' long.Are we sure this is the real thing here?

[My 90g Rimless Starphire Tank]

Hey Chris tank looks AWESOME!!!

I was wondering if you had any full tank shots with the canopy,tank, and stand?

[My First Tank]

MexicanJavefish if at all possible try to spot feed the tang with Garlic soaked food.It will help build its immune system to fight the Ick and other diseases.

[My Bankrupt Machine :)]

St9z the tank looks nice so far.I really like the black paint.It looks brand new.

 

Also Did you say you had 2 mermaids?

(Painting with my girlfriends)

[DC Reefer's I need help with my 300 Gallon tank!]

Welcome dcreefer.Glad you can join.I am in D.C. also and would love to help with anything I can.Just give a holla!.Tank looks awesome so far.I had a 180 acrylic but it crashed after some zoas and Xenia went crazy and killed everything.I have since sold off my 180 acrylic and will get a 180 or 220 glass within a few months(waiting on my upper management approval ......LOL).

[Happy B. day Mr. Gadgets]

Happy B-Day Chris

[New Wally's]

Not to put a damper on all the expectations but we've heard of revampings of Wally's before and hippo tangs still cost $95. This is the basic problem: the fish are outrageously expensive and the coral frags are almost invariably over-priced softies.

 

This is not to knock Wally's on other things: can't beat their tank prices and their dry goods are generally reasonably priced.

I agree with WallyBackm here it is very over priced and they don't offer a WAMAS discount.I only stop through when I am in the area and see whats available.They do offer good prices on peppermint shrimp, and tanks however.

[A Tank Through Time]

Anyboby have an up to date tank shot? Anxious to see the background encrusted with coraline algae

[My tank is a year old. (pics)]

INSPIRING!!!!!!!!!!

[How do you kill GSP?]

If you don't want it and want to kill it I would be happy to take it off your hands.I have a empty 20 gallon tank with a pair of maroons and a condy? nem.

[Overflow Boxes and Tanks]

Is it possible to go a little bigger as well? If you can get a 75 why not a 90? or 100?

[6 months into saltwater]

Looking good

[getting rid of bubble algea]

Thanks everyone for your advice. I will get a couple of emerald crabs for my fuge and frag tank. I think they are kept out of my main tank because of the tangs or maybe the lawn mower blenny. I have been manually removing them and I think I am gaining ground. I will let you know.

 

One other thing. How large do the crabs get and are they knwon to eat fish in the tank?

I think the crabs get about 1.5-2".Atleast thats was the size of mine before I sold them.I got them at about .5" and they grew to that size.Never had a problem with them eating any fish .They mostly scavenged and ate the bubble algae.