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I read Fenner's book twice and he discussed how he does not use mechanical filtration but refugiums.He even does this for his large tanks but he says that the refugium would have to be well lit and of a large size, planted iwth many macro algaes and a deep live sand bed.I was wondering would...

I would also suggest Fenner's,"Concientious Reef Aquarist).A great book with tons of info. Nick

When I called C-Quest to find out if they will ver be carrying the captive bred firefish,they said no.They only have carried tank raised firefish(larvae taken from the wild and raised in captivity).Supposingky firefish will breed in captivity but the fry are very hard to raise due to along...

Alberto, Did you read any books so far.If not I definately suggest reading one such as Fenner's"Concientious Reef Aquarist".That book will give you a great start and answer most of your questions.I would suggest one pound of rock per gallon of tank water.You can get the rock cheap from...

I had a pistol and coral banded together.The coral banded was pretty secretive and stayed away from the coral banded.So I think they will coexist together. Nick

I hate to say but most likely.I would have to say the only reef safe starfish are the genus of linkia and brittle stars. Nick

I would say you are not overstocking but the anemone needs tons of light and good water flow.Also the red know starfish I believe is predatory and may attack lsow fish.Also know that there is a 50/50 chance that the flame angel will nip at corals and/or clams.I would also increase your sand bed...

I have that test kit,and it is was inaccurate alot of the time.When I brought my water to two lfs,it measured much higher in nitrates and nitrites than the Red Sea test kit.I would suggest measure your water about 3 times within a short peroid with that test kit and see if you always get the...

How long are test kists good for .I have aRed sea test kit with an Ammonia,Nitrite,Nitrate,Calcium,pH,Alkalinity,Copper,and Phosphate test.I bought the test June of 2001 and used it 5 times.Is it still good or should I throw it away. Nick

How big should a refugium be compared to the main tank?What type of lighting should be used for the refugium?I just went to www.inlandaquatics.com and saw great refugium flora and fauna kits which I would buy one of each for the refugium and I would also buy one 9 for $99 kit from www.ipsf.com...

Sorry about the first half of my post than.Well I would still go with a pair of cb clownfish and a pair of cb bangais and maybe a goby,or do just wnat a list of corals to put in the tank. Nick

Well if your levels of ammonia and nitrite are zero and your nitrate is in an accepatable range,then your cycle is done and just add animals slowly.If your calcium and alkalinity is high enough and you can keep it high through additives,I would purchase a soft coral package from...

There is not only alot of confusion in corals but also fish.Foe example Inland Aquatics has listed Tank Raised fish which were bred and rised on captivity;where as FFexpress has tank raised fish listed which the larvae was caught in the wild and then raised in captivity.A little confusing isn't...

Well as the topic implies I have a question about Live sand.I want to purchase some for a tank in the future and have heard several books and articles states try to keep the sand bed as diverse as possible with life.I went to three different websites selling live sand and stating the critters...

Well I want to start a seagrass tank and I looked at Bill's Reef and Inland Aquatics.Both sites sell seagrass and many types of macroalgaes.What are the easiest(hardiest) macroalgaes to get that will not compete ecah other for space and nutrients?I was thinking seagrass,two to three caulpera...