Recent content by sistergolden

We have a 12 gal Eclipse with 12.5 lbs of live rock which has started growing some nice coralline algae and many other bizarre things. Levels are good. We've slowly added 2 peppermint shrimp, 2 small hermits, and 3 snails. One of our peppermint shrimp has eggs on her underside and we're trying...

These do not have the characteristics of aiptasia sp., they will retract when messed with and my peppermint shrimp aren't eating them. They don't seem to be actively multiplying, though there are several that came on my live rock. I don't mind having them, but have heard that pest anemones can...

I think I lucked out. I have learned so much about the art of marine aquariums lately but still have some questions. We started a 12 gallon marine aquarium with 12.5 lbs live rock and some sand (okay I KNOW 12 gal is ridiculous to start with but we're doing everything right, I guess). I have...

I am a new reefkeeper and am doing a pretty good job, I guess. One of my two peppermint shrimp is carrying some green eggs. I've recently added a couple of cleaner snails and 2 hermit crabs. I am still waiting to add fish since this new aquarium was only started 3 weeks ago... already have the...