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22c is fine for short term. I keep mine at 25-27c

So far no problems with Goni. Could be the iron as stated in the CORAL MAG . Some goni are easy and some are hard.

polystyrene is fine, 3 heaters should easy do the trick. Maybe in the future you might want to get a titanium heater. they come in 1000w.

yep, what a joke. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 723136.htm

hopefully it wont get too big

Details to be provided this week.

Yep. have had a few in. they are like a koran angel. I think they do get real big.

So far my experiance with Morrish Idols is that they are very easy to get eating. They will eat anything. But after about 6 -8 weeks that just seem to die and all these are hand caught fish.

I suggets everyone read a article in the CORAL mag volume one number 6. Great article on Iron, Also mentions that Maybe that iron could help in keeping goniopra corals. Great read.

All you need now is a group of banner fish.

All in fish heaven

Some new shots. My bleached table in May2005 As at today Other pics This acro is so purple that is almost looks black.

Food

Very hard fish to keep. if any one can keep it cookie can. They can be fine one day and dead the next. The Moorish Idol is also commonly known in Hawaii as "Kihikihi" which means "curves," "corners," or "zigzags," and refers to its shape and color pattern. It is the only member of the family Zanclidae, and a very close relative of the Tangs or Surgeonfish. One of the most widespread fish, it can be found throughout the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and all of the tropical Pacific. Wild specimens can attain a length of 7 inches, but 4 inches is more likely in the aquarium. The Moorish Idol tends to be very peaceful. Due to its size, schooling nature, and need for swimming space, it requires a large aquarium of at least 125 gallons. As its beauty is most evident while swimming, giving it adequate room is well rewarded. It is compatible with most fish and larger invertebrates, but should not be kept with any polyps or corals, which it will eat. Small invertebrates may be threatened as well. The Moorish Idol is a very difficult fish to feed. Live rock with large amounts of algae and sponges on which it can feed will help it acclimate. Then offer a varied diet of finely chopped meaty items, mysid shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, Spirulina, and algae. It should be fed several times a day. Perhaps the most graceful of all marine fish, for many hobbyists, it is also one of the most difficult fish to keep because it is so difficult to feed. For all but the most expert hobbyist, it is better admired in the ocean or in a public aquarium rather than in a home tank. Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons Care Level: Expert Only Tank Conditions: 78-80°F; sg 1.021-1.023; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 7" Color Form: Blue, White, Yellow Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: With Caution Diet: Omnivore Origin: Hawaii, Tahiti Family: Zanclidae

Thats is a very nice fish. Could be make me want to put one in my tank. Will wait and get you to test to see if he eats any coral.

For tanks with little flat worms it is not a problem as i have dosed my tank with no carbon and not water change as the death of the flat worm had no effect as the large water volume.

Morning shot with 2 blue t5s on. Red Acro

Just like any product as it comes down to the experiance and knowledge.

I like this in the article. So true. If you are tempted to try your luck with such a system, go ahead. It is a good way to an amazing aquarium. It is not much easier, cheaper, or better than several other methods that are available on the market--it is just different. It will not liberate you from proper and regular maintenance of your tank, and there is no guarantee that your tank will look like the one that made you consider trying this method! Whatever you do, be conscientious and patient. No system can cope with the lack of knowledge, laziness, and impatience of the owner.

Good info on Zeolite. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i3/zeovit/Zeolite_Filters/Zeolite_Filters.htm

found this on the net. Why dose ZEOfood smell like vinegar? Acetic acid (the same acid as in vinegar) is used as a preservative in ZEOfood. Certain ingredients like amino acids and vitamins would not be able to be kept in the solution without it Not sure who else does amino acids , but salifert does a product called corraline amino acid

This is what i would do if dosing flatworm exit. If anyone has a small tank it would be much easier to remove the corals /fish and the rocks that the corals are on. Dose the Flatworm exist, then do a water change and return the corals/rock and then redose in a few days leaving the corals in. This way the corals/livestock will not get effected as the flat worms are real killers when they die.

They will come back as they have been stressed. Did you use lots of carbon??? if so this could also have caused the colour loss. Give it a few weeks. Nothing good happens overnight in a reef tank. takes time.

Maybe to reduce iron.