Recent content by C J Rodders

My reef tank is 10 months old with good water condition. For the last 2 months I have had, what I think is flat worm. It is golden brown flakes that settles on the sand and rocks that are not in direct light. It tends to form a fine lace appearance. I have tried to syphon it out during...

I'm in the same boat! I thought the brown algae I have is aiptasia. I have been told that peppermint shrimps are the answer. Any thoughts, anybody? C J

I think I have aiptasia infestation in my reef tank. Can anyone spare a minute please to describe it? Thanks. C J

Thanks for your introduction to US humour. Nice tank though.

I am a resident of the UK and thoroughly rely on this bulletin board to maintain my reef tank in prime condition. I thank all my friends in the US, Canada and other parts of the world. However, it will be really helpful to communicate 'local' problems with fellow reefers in the UK. So, how...

Ed, What is your set up? Do you have a reef system? Is it mixed coral and fish? What size is your tank and what filtration system are you using? LR? I doubt very much that you need to involve yourself with marine snow if your set up is correct? CJ

this is a great idea C and i think that these conch will definatly soot the size of your tank and should sought out ur problem. Mike :lol: :o 8O :P

I have been given excellent support with my algae problem (please refer to yesterday's topic posted) Thankyou! It has been suggested that inclusion of a fighting conch will solve the problem. What is a fighting conch? Is it readily available from the LFS? Is there a chance that it will solve...

go for a coral beauty. You won't be disappointed.

please refer to my previous posting for details about 'algae bloom', Thanks CJ

An orange / brown fine layer that is meshed together with a fine lace has appeared over the lower rocks in the reef tank. The tank is 85 g with LR and 7 small fish. The tests show the water quality to be perfect. I changed the lighting 3 weeks ago to MH. the problem was in the tank before the...

OK, I know this is old hat to most of you but please don't give up on me. I am so excited, I have just installed my new MH set up. Top of the range 2 x 250 w = 2 x actinic. My question is how long should I set the timers for. I have a 9 month mature mixed reef set up in a tank 48 x 18 x...

Thanks for the tip. I will check it out this week. I am familiar with your recommended brands. Keep responding with other ideas for a secure system in keeping anemones safe and well. C J :) :)

Before you put an anemone in your tank, think very carefully about the conditions. What are the param. of your tank? Size, maturity, water cond., lighting? Anemones are fantastic when all is ok, but too many RK's fail after only a few months with these precious animals. Let me know what your...

Danmhippo, Thanks for the response. I live in the UK and the MH are European and not familiar with you in the USA, I think. They are 'Arcadia Series 3', they have 2 x 250w MH + 2 actinic tubes. Also, Petwarehouse is not a store in this country. We still live in the backwoods in the UK when...