Recent content by lashilia

Yeah, the thing has gone into hiding again. I will try to shoot it when it comes out again. It only comes out every great now and then and is super-sensitive. I allow red encrusting algae to grow on the back of that tank and green for my algae eaters. It is very hard to focus through. My...

I wish I could tell you how many legs. It is very sensitive and only comes out every great now and then. I have been calling it a crinoid, but the legs are very smooth. I am looking up images of Himerometra, and many seem rough, but that is my best guess too. Maybe it is just too small and I...

There is a hole in one of my live rocks that serves as a home for an animal with several yellow arms. They move independently, and curl themselves around things. They are smooth and about 1/2 to 1/4 of an inch long. It appears to be light sensitive. Here are some really bad pictures of it...

Gracias! I am looking them up now!

Great site, thanks! I already fot most of those requirements. Anyone know how to sex them? I can't tell boys from girls; sorry for the ignorant question!

I started out with one and now every time I baster I have dozens. I thought the first one was cute and kept the fish from eating it until it hit the substrate. I am not sure if I regret this now. Maybe my six-line will eat them... Do you know a species or genus? Thanks

Is this one of those dreaded white flatworm things?

I looked this guy up, and that is it! Awesome! Anyone have any info/pointers?

I like java moss in my low-lit tanks b/c it steals the nutrients that filament algae grow on otherwise. Plus the fish like to lay in it and munch on it.

I just wondered in anyone knew the breeding triggers for kuhli (coolie) loaches. Temp/food/substrate, etc? Thanks!

Chucky and Jim are right. In my experience you should try to obtain a locally bred pair; they are more likely to be used to your water and are usually cheaper. They like to breed on slate, but mine were always breeding on the filter uptake tube. They take good care of their eggs! They fan...

I read the FAQ and am still sketchy about this little critter that has been eating algae like a turbo for the past few months. I have been calling it an abalone, but it may be a limpet. I just want to know what you guys thought. The FAQ mentions limpets, but I need to see pictures, and this...

Cool. I was hoping you'd say something like that. I don't really like using the skimmer. It would be great to turn part of my tank into a refug. Do you have shrimps in yours, or just pods and algae and stuff? I'd love to see a pic. Do you have a link?

Thanks guys! The image is great! I will check out these links right away!

I have a giant green brittle in one of my tanks and something pinched off its leg about an inch from the disc. (I suspect a shrimp.) When I reached in to remove the leg, it curled around me and crawled off of my hand onto a bit of rock. It has since crawled around the tank like a snake and...