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    New to saltwater and corals.

    Here is a basic article talking about coral defense. Sweeper tenticles, chemical warfare, or trying to outgrow and steal resources (sun, food, neutrients) are some ways they fight for territory.... http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=16+2167&aid=2955 QUOTE=Irchikg87;724339]I didn't know...
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    New to saltwater and corals.

    small not always easier Welcome to the hobby A couple of things to remember... 1. Patience 2. In a smaller tank, things can be more difficult, as small things can have a large impact...remember, parts per million are still parts per million. There are just fewer millions in small tanks 3. In...
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    New to saltwater and corals.

    I started doing a nano tank in August of 2012. The most important thing I can tell you is patience. I got the tank on the stand and leveled, I put in the substrate (aragonite), and heater to 78 degrees. I then added salted RODI water, put in 2 cocktail shrimp and let them float for 4 weeks...
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    Post count

    More likely, Scooterman made someone angry by resetting them or denying them access or the like and they resented losing all of the time and effort that they had put into doing what they had done.... Sucks that you lost your post count...... FYI, Hackers are no longer Motivated by Control (well...
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    My 300 Gallon sps tank

    Awesome shots!
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    SPS Frags on their side

    Does this advice apply to fragging a green tree leather (soft and squishy sps)?
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    fragging a leather...

    When fragging a green tree leather, would you cut directly across the "branch" or would you cut at an angle leaving a lot more exposed?
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    The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 4

    Any other good tips on what not to do? I am starting to pay attention to my chemistry a lot closer and have some additives to keep it sane... I also have seen many people using tap water for top off. That seems insane but there must be some reason to it.... Anyone with ideas or can explain?
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    Refractometers and Salinity Measurement

    What is this Bump I keep reading?
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    OBD Signature Protein Skimmer Owners Forum

    Good Idea!
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    Pure Luck...

    What type of Cobalt heater was it?
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    Bob Moore Frag swap

    I am going to put one of my minions in the Mini-Sub. I need a big tank! lol
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    We are releasing a few pairs of Designer Clownfish

    Great Prices on Picasso Clowns. I ended up paying double that for Each of mine...
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    Seahawks vs Niners: Decorations/Props inside Reef

    Go "0000 1100" Man! (those that get binary will understand)
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    Removing copper from water

    Activated Carbon removes metal as well, Right? Or is that sulfer that it removes?
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    pickling lime

    Newbie question here: What do you use that for?
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    just some pictures

    Very Pretty
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    Adding sand to established tank

    Wont that cause calcium levels to spike and possible precipitate if Magnesium isn't elevated as well?
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    Pure Luck...

    Just hang in there..,..Plate corals will die and come back 1000 fold. wonder if others have similar behavior that we just haven't identified yet?
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    my lil girl in training

    Get her started in this hobby this young and there will be no college fund for her!
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