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Now I know why your Vice President, you have the answers. Thanks!

Since I can't identify this creature, I've named him my Black Worm Ghost. I waited a long time to get a decent photo, and it is not the greatest, but can anyone help with his identity. His thread like body is about 6". He's faster than a speeding bullet and if you blink, he's gone.

This forum has taught me many things about managing reefs, and I'm grateful. Maybe my experience with flatworms can help others with the nasty critters. I have 100 & 75 reefs. Weeks back, I probably had at least a couple thousand in the 100, and most recently a small amount in the 75. Over a period of several weeks I constantly extracted them with a turkey baster. I got experienced enough to even remove them from the gravel. I had a net setup in the overflow to receive them so no water was lost in the aquarium. As an alternative, I would also blast them off the coral with the baster and net them. I got a lot of action with this method. At any rate, after several weeks I reduced them to a manageable group to use Flatworm eXit. As you know, it is the body fluids of the flatworms that cause reef problems. I used the manufacture's recommended amount directly into a high flow area of the tank, and they started dying immediately. I used a series of nets to remove the dead. As they die, they float freely about the tank. The results were that the entire reef, corals, fish, shrimp, etc. were not distrubed in any way, and the flatworms are no more. I never used any carbon. This did take some effort, but it was well worth it. At least I'll know how to handle it if there is a next time.

Thank you one and all. Time to work your suggestions.

These little guys showed in my reef the last two days. Can anyone identify them, and are they harmless?

Thanks, I'm studying the RAW mode and software.

Being a novice, I would like to take you up on your generous offer. I have a new PANASONIC DMC-FZ8. I've been shooting at the novice setting which doesn't take any brains.

What does it take to overcome 20,000K halides and blue fluorescent bulbs when it comes to taking aquarium photos. I can never get the correct color of my corals. I use to have 10,000K and never had a problem.

Thanks for the support. It has found a rock formation that it likes that has a crevice. Looks like it is going to stay put.

What's the secret on how to keep an Anemone in one place. The one I received yesterday likes to roam. I first placed in a hollowed out spot in the substrate and when that didn't work I built a corral around it using live rock. It has a very shallow foot which makes it difficult to anchor. Any help I can get would be appreciated.

Not to my knowledge. I've ran two halides, two flourescents, three pumps off one unit with no problems.

Have two used SHOCK BUSTER GFCIs. Has 5 outlet plugs. Reduction in tanks left a surplus. $5 each plus postage to your address.

Garrett, thanks for your "babble". What I learn from you and others puts me on the right course and most importantly gives me confidence that I can handle reefing.

Forgot! A little over a month ago I changed Halide Bulbs from 10,000k to 20,000k. It really brought out the coral colors, especially the greens.

As recommended, I have lowered both my tanks to 1024 & 1025. My lighting setup for my 100 is 2 175W 20,000k and 2 fluorescent T-8 30W Aqua Coral. The same lighting for the 75 except 150W Halides. The 75 is where the bleaching has occured.