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yep- sounds like you have been over feeding- which will increase the flat worm population. I would move everything (Critters) to a QT and start over...
while additives may all be similar- the salts we use are not, considering your tank and set up, I would look into the red sea pro salt- very good...
well hang in there- time and patience- it's all we have right now.
well when I have a bad day at work home seems so much more important to me, and, I simply cant wait to get home. some how it eases the stress level...
Some what true but if ca/alk is low then what happens to mag? That is to say, what does it do if it cant bind- hence the instability of such-...
hi Diana, yep you got it correct- that is pretty much my main tank, my tangs are lovers - not fighters- everyone gets along nicely. come feeding time...
BTDT- :) it's time for baby to visit gma and gandad, so matt and wifey can get some well deserved shut eye. congrats- what shall we name this...
Plase see here- http://www.3reef.com/forums/water-chemistry/water-whats-good-bad-107546.html
Sure - dart fish are very easy going fish I have a few myself. Scissortail and Zebra, and two purple fire fish, just make sure they have room for...
The bulbs I have on hand and the ones I have tried are as follows- ATI Coralview Coralife Helios (they are longer then standard T5 bulbs)...
LED will be nominal in 2 - 4 years watch for plasma lighting, it's already in your TV sets, and has way more ability to rendition colors correctly...
baking soda is a bicarbonate, it will do what you want it to do, but the amout required- I have no idea.
Well what I am after here is a possible water quality issue- this would rule out a fish problem and find out if the clam is sickly, or not. A younger...
probly pallys, they will grow any where, or mushrooms, they too will do the same.
if it's a 55 gallon typical depth tank that should be fine. I personally feel you should take the clam to your LFS and see what happens, then you...
One thing I should also mention- bio laod has a lot to do with alk. this also has an effect on both ca and mag, ph is effected by alk. and the same...
trust me - Pered is right about this- unless you have no critters- a water only tank?
opps, I didnt catch that line- deressa prefer strong attinic lighting, and on the bottom. Lighting type and amount? The one for sure thing I can...
Ditto- coral beasties can really cause clams problems I had one kill a crocea. Also, certain crabs can get a bit over zelous with their cleaning...
Steve I wonder have you come to realize how important mag is with concern to ca/alk? check this web site out for more information- Aquarium Water...
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