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Why I consider heavy feedings a "stressor": When fed intensively, E.quadricolor is more prone to asexual reproduction. Therefore, cause-and-effect analysis would indicate feeding is indeed a "stressor." I think we're debating semantics here, and probably are in general agreement. Host...

T.mesenterina isn't as hardy as T.peltata, but it's not terribly difficult to keep either. In general, it requires more light then T.peltata, and moderate to strong currents. You can feed fine particulate foods to its small polyps in the range of 100-1500um (golden pearls would be a good...

The photos are extremely blurry (especially the first one), and I'm unable to even venture an accurate guess what the brown slime is. Most likely, it's some species of cyanobacteria, although it may be protozoans. If it concerns you, brush the slime off it's base and siphon it away. Chances...

Current salt mixes are very soluable. I've never had problems mixing salt in the display tank.

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Lynn: <strong>Can someone explain how the clowns actually feed the anemone??</strong><hr></blockquote> Host anemones feed on the excrement of their symbionts. When we observe clownfish...

IMO, an intensive feeding regiment of large, fleshy foods would easily qualify as a chronic stressor for host anemones. This is not to say anemones aren't deriving benefits from such feedings. Stress, as I define it in this case, is any unnatural influence exerted on an object (pretty broad...

Chronic "stress", such as persistent feedings, can induce asexual reproduction in E.quadricolors. It's semantics: what defines a stressor?

FWIW, I keep my tanks at 79-83, depending on the season. Anytime my tank exceeds 85, things noticably decline in health. Organisms in captiviy don't seem as tolerant as their wild cousins, presumbably because of all the other shortcomings of a closed system.

The coral reefs of South Japan (Okinawae) have beautiful stands of very colorful Acropora. Temps there are below 80, sometimes as low as 70.

FWIW, FFexpress used to sell out of ERI's holding facilites. In fact, in FFexpress' first year of operation, shipments were sent out with ERI's logo stamped on the box. Not sure if they still do (though I would suspect so).

I suspect the same thing as Chucker. FWIW, my Chevron Tang is currently undergoing metamorphasis from juvenile to adult chromatism. There are distinct color "blotches" that are expressed several times throughout the day. Although it looks unsettling, it's more then likely nothing to worry about.

It's up to you. I'd remove the media provided by Emperor Aquatics, and either operate the filter without media (for additional water movement) or with a bag of high-quality carbon (TLF Hydrocarbon and Seachem Matrix Carbon are good choices).

The skimmer should not strip a significant quantity of Ca from solution. The best way to assess the skimmers effects is to test your water's values for calcium, pH, and alkaninity (all readility available). I know several hobbyist who do exactly what you do (run effluent to the skimmer) while...

Meat Corals refer to Lobophyllia sp. Your descriptions sounds about right.

The tan/brown coloration you're probably seeing is that of zooxanthellae's natural pigements. Zooxanthellae are symbiotic algae (dinoflagellates) that reside in the gastrodermis of several species, providing its host with a significant quantity of energy via photosynthesis. More often then not...