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Agreed. I would say he is reef safe. Even some of the really small slightly hairy ones are acro crabs and generally considered safe. The really hairy ones with the monster claws are the ones you want to look out for. Gorilla crabs and rock crabs are no fun. Garrett

I have one that I used on my 90g. It worked great for me. Like all external overflows, you need to make sure that air bubbles don't get in the siphon tube. This will cause an overflow, but other than that they are nice. The siphon is continuous. If the power goes out, the water in the tube stays, and as soon as the power comes back on, the water will pick up a siphon again. The one I have will handle a maximum of 600gph or so. Let me know if you are interested. I would be willing to let it go for trrade or $40 if you can meet or come pick it up. It also comes with a flex hose to drain into the sump. Garrett

I would try bumbing the salinity up to 1.025 - 1.026. Other than that numbers look good. Garrett

Good lookin tank. It is definately a mixed tank. Not a bad thing. Just make sure that corals that aren't getting along stay away from each other. Have you taken any parameter readings? This would help give us a good idea of what might need to change, if anything. How long has the system been running? I really like the setup! Garrett

The green one is Hydnophora and the other one is one kind of toadstool leather. I would move the toadstool away from the Hydnophora. Good looking corals. Garrett

I don't think it would be a problem. The way most of them work, they should handle anywhere from 250gph to almost 600gph with a single "j" pipe. Garrett

Awesome awesome awesome! Congrats. Only problem is less money for reefing! Other than that freakin way awesome and congrats! Garrett

I have a friend that I am going to have pm you. He is very interested and I am 95% sure he will buy it from you. I will have him pm you as soon as I can get ahold of him. Garrett

I have 2 #3's in my 210. One on each side of the tank along with an MJ 1200 on each side. The Koralias are great. They have a nice wide stream that sends out plenty of power. I got mine for $25 a piece on ebay brand new and couldn't be happier with the performance for the price. As far as the Maxi jets go you really can never go wrong, although I have never seen the 1200's for less than $25 a piece and thats a screamin deal!(usually more like $35). The magnets on the 3's are actually pretty good. I havn't had any problems on my tank with them falling or moving at all. I say yay for the koralias. I don't really care much for the hydor deflectors. They break after a couple of months of use and lessen the output of your powerhead. They are cool, just need some thought and a little better engineering. Garrett

Why not. I would take 2. Let me know Michael. Thanks, Garrett

Great anemone for the most part. They can however get pretty big. I had one that was about 12 inches across. Garrett If Ryan doesn't have one anymore, then I know that Jason at Coral Reef Pet Center has one.

That is most likely the issue. When you switch Kelvin, sometimes that will have an affect on the algals in your tank. This includes coraline. I wouldn't worry. Your tank is likely just adjusting and will soon develop the purple that you desire in those "bleached spots". As for salinity, I would most definately keep it at the level that you have just changed it too. I keep mine at 1.025-1.026 pretty constant and have really good success. Most of the coral farmers that I have talked to also keep their systems at these levels unless they are setting up a quarantine or hospital tank for a sick fish. Replicating the natural levels of salt and all other minerals is very important to both the health of you corals and fish, as well as all of the millions of micro organisms that call your tank home(including much desired pods and bacteria). Sounds like your tank is doing awesome, and thanks for letting me babble a bit. Garrett

Sounds like you are off to a good start. You have really turned that tank around. Leathers sometimes do well in higher nitrate environments and actually tend to feed on the nitrates if levels are not too high. Looks like yours really liked your nitrate level. Everything looks very healthy in there. I commend you for your efforts and your battle with the toxins. Do you have a protein skimmer yet? This will help you out significantly. The nitrates, phosphates and other organic materials created by your fishes and their waste will be significantly removed with one of these guys. I use a recirculating model by Pacific Coast Imports and it does wonders! What do you plan on doing for lighting? I recommend Metal Halide lighting if you can. You will see much better color and growth from your corals with this intense lighting. It isn't light on the wallet however. T-5's or compact flourescents are the next good option. Thanks for the story so far. Keep us posted. Garrett

On the rock that my Kenya tree coral is on, there are five of these little guys. They havn't caused any problems yet, but I try to keep them isolated to just that rock. I actually am going to kill them off soon just to avoid over population and the stinging of nearby corals. When I first got the rock, there were only 2 of these guys. They remind me of a small bubble tip. Cool, but proliferate like crazy. If it were me and I were just starting, I would probably keep them to look at for a while. Definately put the rock in its own area and watch for wanderers. Cool find, Garrett

I wouldn't worry. I am almost possitive it is a molt. I have witnessed several fish with the same antena sticking out of there mouth. Never lost a shrimp from it. They just like the leftovers of the skin changes Garrett

Great looking new tank! I really liked the 20L. It looked soo much bigger. Good luck with the new one and keep posting pics. Garrett

I would almost say set up a small new tank for the condi. I usually wouldn't recommend them as a permanent resident to a new reef aquarium do to their needs and their inability to host almost every clown. I had one for a short while when I first got into the hobby. They need lots of light and regular feeding. And like dsoz noted, keep it well away from other inhabitants. These puppies like to sting! Garrett

How much of it do you have? Garrett

Yah, that is pretty much the dream tank! I do wonder how the tank is doing now. It was fairly new at the time, so things have most definately either grown or crashed. Amazing layout though and the natural light is great. Garrett

If you need to find a home for him in the future, I have a 210 that has tons of room. I also currently have a purple tang and love it. Probably one of the coolest tangs in the Zebra family. I also have a good sized Naso tang, and a yellow tang. All of them get along really well with only the occasional tail wack at each other (yellow and puple only). Nori is fed 3-4 times a week as well as on alternate days several different varieties of shrimp and other tang/angel mixes. They definately aren't the pickiest fish, but keeping enough vegitable matter in the tank is the key. I try and make sure to throw some live macro from the fuge in there every once in a while. Garrett

Man that rocks. Kick some major ars this season. Garrett

I would say that should be fine. Of course, as always the bigger you can fit the better. Looks like your chaeto compartment/ fuge idea will work real well. Garrett

Bump. Tank is still available and pictures of when it was up and running as well as currently can be found here: http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2224 Thanks, Garrett

Was going to go get it but schedules were too hard to line up. Its still up for grabs as far as I know. Garrett

Keep us posted for sure. My motto is, take your time and get it done right. Well, Good luck. You look like you have a pretty soon to be killer salt water system. Are you going for a reef design or more of a fish only tank? If reef, do you plan on keeping mostly soft corals, or hard corals? Take it easy and take you time on that beauty, Garrett