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Here is how I figure this out... Live Sand weighs approximately 70 pounds per 1 cubic foot or 1728 cubic inches. This equals .041 pounds per cubic inch. South Down should have a similar number but I have not verified this as of yet. In your situation you have a length of 36 inches and a...

I wouldn't be to concerned about the crab taking the clowns either. I have caught mithrax crabs with snap (box) traps and two liter bottles with inverted tops. Both baited.

The inhabitants may have been stressed by the sudden temperature raise, but no long term damage should be seen beyond what may already be visible. Because you are SLOWLY bringing the temperature back into normal parameters, I can't see any problems occurring. If the temperature goes down too...

Smoke will leave a residue on the outside glass of the aquarium that needs to be cleaned from time to time in my experience. My corals and fish do not seem to be adversely affected by cigarette smoke. But I do know that nicotine is a natural insecticide. I have had difficulty maintaining pod...

It does not need light to survive. It will increase several times its size during the night. They are a very hardy coral.

Quote: Canary blenny Six line wrasse Blue Assessor neon goby (gold) clown (coral) goby The only other fish (in 72 gallon bowfront)would would be a flame angel and a purple tang - had them for 2 years What do you think? ----------------------------------------- Sounds like a happy group of fish.

In a well established reef aquarium the new pieces of rock will become alive again in a short period of time. Have fun with the propogating.

Once they start spreading in your aquarium is a good reference point for when propogation cuttings are likely to be successful.

A large number of yellow tangs available today are routed through Hawaii. A distributor from that area may be able to help you find that information.

I started with 1 per 2 gallons. The population has remained constant for the past 9 months. I have seen mine burrow to about 3/4".

I started with 1 per 2 gallons. The population has remained constant for the past 9 months. I have seen mine burrow to about 3/4".