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So that it is a small Pecten/Lima is perhaps the key... It's only about an inch long and wide. When I googled, I did see the wings as you mentioned and this scallop doesn't have this. It does look like a lima doesn't it? Like a really small Lima that a retailer wouldn't bother with cause it's...

Yes, growing lps and sps in a pico makes for ball aching maintenance. Not that I'd know, having no balls myself, so we'll just say back breaking. LOLOL I don't dose anything other than the aquarium salt. I also do the opposite photoperiod for my refugiums. That has worked well for me. Cheato...

It's a very nice tank. You've gotten some nice growth out of your corals. It's been good for you that your tank is mostly softies, if I'm not mistaken? What's your current regimen, I know you've been lax, but I'd like to know what you're doing? L

Like maybe a 200-250g mixed reef, nice and shallow, with Metal Halides, supplemented with LED strips for color pop at night. Large polyp stony coral dominated, I love acan corals, I can imagine stretches of acans, the colors would be intense and beautiful. I'd do small polyp stony corals too...

Nope, it doesn't. Good read, though I wasn't able to access the larger article, they asked for $31 I read the abstract, though. Was a nice teaser. I haven't had biology since my undergrad, was suprised how many things I remembered. :look: This furthers the importance of proper nutrient export...

Good because we don't want any coronaries on my watch. :lol: I think they are stunning. He had other hornets, but those caught my attention. Actually they just get more blue. I for some reason really liked them. These may or may not stay in this tank. They may go somewhere else, but they'll...

Wow, that is a very different tank from the last update. Glad to see you back and glad to see the tank is still running. :good: L

It is! :yahoo: Good job! L

OK, ok! You talked me into it! I'll post some pictures now. :lol: Yeah, I was sorry about Mantequilla too. I'm taking a break from fish for this tank for a bit. I have the firefish and he's doing great so far. Thanks, Tyler, I'm glad you like the colors. I like them too. Ok, before ainsy...

Oooooooo, I can't wait. Wait until I show you the zoas I got. I picked them up today. They are SICK!! :hyper:

It's funny how the longer we keep these species you really start to see the individual behaviors a lot more. My chalk bass have individual characteristics. One is more shy, another likes to suck the food from the pipette, two others sleep near the jawfish lair. The jawfish, the pearly one, not...

Looking good, is that coralline growing all over the back of the tank? Nice!

I'm still not happy that it happened on my watch. On a more positive note... Another hobbyist is breaking down his tank. This was the zoas R us guy. I got from him... 4 more God of Wars Purple People Eaters Green people eaters Hornets A colony of frostbites. I pick them up today. L

All I have that confirms the identification is John Maloney from reef cleaners assuring me that's it's a pecten & not a Lima. The other is my marine biologist friend confirming that idea. It's also rather hardy. It's survived a tank switch & it's eating well. It's a little bigger than when I...

I'm not sure about the wattage conversion between LEDs & MH. I know that at full strength, I only needed 6 Rebel LEDs to light my Biocube, but I have 18. The 18 at full strength will light a 40g tank easily for sps. I use a 150w MH to light my 36g, so if you look at it, you have an approx...

I haven't forgotten this, I've just been swamped with work. I'm a college professor & it's finals week.

Will be keeping this tank as is, but following ainsy's advice and simply filling it with pretty nps organisms. I'd like to keep this tank running as is for a while. I like longevity. L

Ok, cancel the upgrade, part of me really wants to watch this one grow and develop as is. :) Don't worry, I've got plans for the 63l tank... :shifty:

That's what it was. Shrimp need to be drip acclimated.

How did you acclimate the shrimp? What is your water change regimen? Do you currently dose anything and what salt do you use? L

If you can get your hands on Purigen or a similar UK product, I'd put that in one of the chambers. Also many people will mod the filter so it has more flow. I've not seen an edge so I'm not sure how it's structured. if you have 3 chambers, floss first, then purigen, then I'm not sure. What...

Honestly, I wouldn't fiddle with these levels. They are not that far above. I'm not one to fiddle much with things anyway. As long as it stable. How are the fish doing? How old are the test kits? How long has the tank been setup? Size? Stocking? L

It's ok. I don't mind. I sort of had that idea when you came up with the new idea. It's totally alright. Good luck with this little guy. :D L

The link is in my signature, to my 8g biocube, description of the LEDs are on the first post. How big of a tank is this for? L

As far as your username and password are concerned. If you remember your username, Tolak can look you up. We don't really allow double accounts, so I'd drop him a PM to get you squared away. Second, no, you can't just use any LED. Many of the ones you see all the time don't have enough power...

So, now I'm kind of confused. What are your plans? Cause honestly, I won't be mad if you don't need my light and sand after all. Seriously, I can use it if you're not going to. L

In this hobby assume nobody knows anything. :P Except me, of course... LOLOLOL

Ah the poor, crazy b****, I'll miss her stupid shenanigans. :rip: I send you hugs, Donya. L

Awwww, you are poor too. I send sympathy from the Internet. Just enjoy your tank. :)

But you can't, so stop dreaming about it! :lol: Unless.... You get a bigger tank!!! :P

Nor would I have an anemone with the possible exceptions of maximinis and rock flower anemones in a 10g. I'm sorry, again, probably not advice you feel like hearing. None of my picos have anemones. Only my 36g does and I waited until it was at least 6 months and they're rock anemones, which...

That's why we're extra careful at this stage and don't add 4th fish. :) L

Stability is measured in years not months. We both have a way to go yet. We are entering a critical phase of early maturation. Many tanks crash at the 5-7 month phase. L

Good, I was going to suggest just that combo for her as its less harsh. If she pulls through... Wow. Here's hoping for her. L

How 'bout an update, grandpa? :P

Bass is recovering very nicely. :) I think he even has limited vision in that eye which is wonderful. Neon gobies are still in quarantine, but I expect I'll be doing a catch and release today. They are eating, they are doing great. No reason not to let them into the 36g. I've yet to split my...

I hope she does well. The color is just so different and she has a wonderful personality. Much more active than my other YWG. Thank you, I've some work to do with the tanks today. I will begin some of the work on the upgrade soon with this tank. I'll probably buy the filter/refugium, the...

Accidents happen... I left for school yesterday morning to both fish being fine, they even ate a little zooplankton I squirted into the tank for the cucumber and the corals. It's a long day at work. I come home to a dead Mantequilla. And my ORA birdsnest had fallen onto my gsp. My jawfish...

Thank you both. The pecten is doing very well. Sadly, I'm not optimistic about the blueberry gorgonian. It was ambitious to try and I did manage to get it to extend a couple of times, but not enough for it to thrive and I see tissue recession. *sigh* I also had a heavy academic schedule this...

My question exactly. L