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    Looking for help with a diagnosis- Scoli Axis II ????

    This green Scoli has been in the tank for apron 3 months. Doing great. Opens when fed. Very fun coral. Today it had a small hole with what looked like tentacles emerging. Then 2-3 hours later, the hole looks like a popped pimple w a black discharge. Also has developed a crease. Been next...
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    Need help with ID I have a bad feeling about these creatures

    Hello Reef Measters, I am really hoping one or a few of you guys who are super knowledgeable will be able to help me. I started seeing these worm like creatures about a month ago, but lately they seem to be spreading. They look like worms, but they are not mobile. They have a hard shell, and...
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    Fury Red Algae

    I have a small area of Fury or hairy red algae. 4-5 small clusters (no bigger than a dime). After dark, it is less fury or hairy, almost like it retracts. There are bubbles in there sometimes too. Came out of no- where. Tank is almost a year. 130 gal. Lots of coralline algae. Should I...
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    Rabbit fish gone rogue

    I believe the once cute and docile rabbit fish (been in the tank for 4 months) has turned into a sociopath. The mandarin goby was the first victim, then late last night, the sail fish tang was targeted. This am, Sail Fish was DOA. Now, the Rabbit from Krypton has decided to lay waste to the...
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    Foxface question

    My fox face has been doing fine (had him for about a month). I did a water change today- approx 25 gal (tank plus sump about 135 gal)- This afternoon he is clearly stressed. Did not come out for dinner- he is wedged into a hole, doesn't look good. Are Foxface susceptible to stress from a...
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    Little critters come out at night

    Hello Padawans, Hope to get some Jedi knowledge on this new force in my life, "The Dark Side of the Reef" I am day 10 of the Fritz-jump start program. i have noticed what looks like bugs and centipedes crawling around after light out. hope this is a good thing, bc I kind of like them...
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    Sound Proofing the sump and tank

    Hello reefers. I think I am an official reefer; although all I have is live sand at the moment. Live rock today....then who knows what this adventure will bring. First thanks to the folks who are very generous with their time. Building the tank was a lengthy process (someone said take your...
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    Real advice from experienced MARSH on Acrylic

    Everything I read about acrylic (albeit is mostly from manufacturers) is that the pros out-weigh the cons. the one thing I worry about is scratching while cleaning algae. Some guys at local shops say it is manageable; some say scratches are inevitable. I love the optics of an acrylic...
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