Recent content by Wrassman

Getting back to the subject at hand <grin> when I read the title of this thread "Are Giant Bristleworms Dangerous?" I thought we were going to discuss whether or not they are dangerous to their tankmates. The answer to THAT question is "Yes!" I have seen them eat whole corals (softies), and...

I've kept most of the Pseudochromis sp. that have been available over the years; all except the Splendens. When I had my last tank (before my divorce) it was a more FOWLR, larger species tank, so I couldn't keep any dottybacks in that tank. The 58g I have set up now is the second one since my...

Have you been to this site yet? It is pretty cool. Lots of GOOD info there. Great pics. And a few people to talk to, as well, if you are interested. Check it out: http://www.threestepstoareefaquarium.com You'll like it!!! :lol: :lol: 8) 8) :wink:

Taz, thank you so much for defending cleaner wrasses. Way too many of them are dying in uninformed aquarist's tanks every single year. Please, any one reading this, buy a cleaner shrimp, instead. :D JimM, couldn't agree more with the tank water from the LFS!!! How many do this not knowing if...

Put your featherduster in such a place that it is sitting on the substrate, and prop the tube up on a rock. Then carefully anchor that in place, taking care not to crush any part of the creature. Also, you will want to leave PLENTY of room for your duster, as they grow and need room to expand...

I like my AquaMedic Turbofloater 1000 multi because you can configure it to run inside, outside, any way you want with your sump. On a 58g it pulls a LOT of gunk out every single day. BEST skimmer I've ever owned. :D

As I stated, this can be indicative of an ionic imbalance, when you keep adding Ca, but it is still low, and you add buffer to keep alk and dkh up, and now the pH is out of whack. All symptoms of low magnesium. Take your water to an LFS for a baseline test and start adding your supplements...

I believe it is a colt frag. :D

This may seem like a silly question, but have you checked your magnesium levels? You may have an ionic balance problem, particularly if you have been using turbo calc on a daily basis. Have you also been using Superbuffer on a daily basis? Have you ever tested your magnesium levels? If the...

Hey everyone, As you can see from my signature, I run an Eheim 2213 along with my 85lbs of live rock, 4"DSB, a "skimmer on steroids," and a 20g sump with a refugium. Maybe a few are wondering why I would run a canister at all? Well, I keep a big bio-load. Right now I have around 20 corals...

I have been keeping FW tanks for almost 40yrs. I have been keeping SW tanks since 1973. In 1978 I began managing a pet store in Chattanooga, TN, and we had the largest selection of SW fish and critters in the SE, aside from Atlanta. So, I have been at this awhile. :lol: I appreciate some of...

I personally like Eheim canisters. I have been using them for years and they never wear out. It is a very high qualtiy product.

It may be more attractive that other specimens you've seen, but believe me, that is an Aiptasia sp. anenome. If you need photographic proof, I believe I could provide some. But, take my word for it, it IS Aiptasia sp.

I had heard that the philosophy here was quite different. I stand corrected and dutifully embarrased. :oops: I will simply stay away from topics that I find offensive. I have several other forums where I can state my opinion without reprisal. And no, I don't advocate that we let our tanks...

A lot of you know me; I post on a lot of boards. I see several names on here that I recognize. I have to say that I am appalled. I have never heard of such complete disregard for the life in our tanks. We are responsible for the critters that are under our care. I've seen posts pages long...