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Welcome aboard! Your setup sounds awesome—love the dual-side display and basement filtration idea. Can't wait to see more updates and...

Yeah, sounds like bristle worms for sure—gray ones are pretty common. If one's gotten into the skeleton of your button scoly, I'd keep...

Thanks so much for the encouragement and advice! I'll definitely try posting on the forums and looking for handymen in my area.

Cool build - balanced filtration on all fronts! With this kit your aquarium already works as a mini ecosystem, especially with the...

Yeah, it’s a good point—frozen foods are usually seen more as supplemental, not complete diets. Definitely worth reaching out to the...

Haha yeah, I totally get it—non-reefers think it looks “natural,” but we know it’s just annoying seam fuzz! I’ve always avoided scraping...

You're absolutely right—algae scrubbers, while effective for nutrient export, can unintentionally contribute to coral stress through...

Is this temporary return to the IM Nuvo 40 Mini affecting the hawkfish’s behavior? Could the change in environment be contributing to...

Is this kind of behavior normal given the specific conditions of your aquarium?

Sure! To quickly remove residue from mixing pumps, soak them in a 1:1 vinegar and water solution for a few hours, then scrub gently with...

It sounds like you’re describing a classic bristle worm or possibly a peanut worm (Sipunculid) — both are common hitchhikers in marine...

It sounds like you're drawing an analogy between the benefits of Spirulina for reef fish and the benefits of academic support for...

It sounds like you might have encountered a species of bristleworm or another type of marine creature that retracts quickly when...