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+1 to Nitro to be even more safe, before re-introducing the dried rock, you may want to soak them in a separate container of salt water. This is especially important if you are unsure whether your rocks pick up some chemical (detergent, insecticide etc) during your drying process.

If your rocks have been dried and not smelling foul, it should be alright to re-introduce into your tank. However, to be on the prudent side, always add gradually 1-2 pieces at a time, observe and add more if needed. Powdered Phosphate removers used commonly in this hobby usually are aluminium base or iron base, the iron base - ferric oxide is thought to be better as aluminium base removers as the latter tends to leave significant amount of remnant phosphate in the system and also the fact that aluminium is consider toxic to livestocks. However, Seachem the major proponent of aluminium base po4 absorber claimed otherwise. Thus if you are sure that what you are using are the above, it should be safe but preference will be for ferric oxide. I am unable to find more info on the Baxter product, care to pm me the details? Source: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/june2004/review.htm http://www.reefcentral.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1602301 http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/july2003/chem.htm http://www.aqua-medic.com/antiphos_fe.shtml http://www.firststopaquatics.co.uk/acatalog/Phosphate_Removal_.html

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Funny but this could be in their deepest thoughts.

Reserved, pending collection.

Hi bro, Intend to sell my goby (Amblyeleotris yanoi) and shrimp (Alpheus Bellulus) pair for $25. Self collect at Punggol Central. Been with me more than 8 months. Much like anemones and clownfish, pistol (snapping) shrimp of the genus Alpheus and certain bottom-dwelling gobies share a symbiotic relationship in which each partner benefits. Pistol shrimp are named for the loud snapping sound and startling jet of water which result from the rapid closing of their modified claw. This behavior is primarily a defense mechanism against predatory fish. Pistol shrimp are also known for burrowing into sand, mud, and gravel with their front claws. However, they prefer to burrow in lagoons and reef edges - areas with little to no cover from predators. This precarious housing location, combined with their relatively poor eyesight, requires pistol shrimp to solicit the help of certain gobies, most frequently Stonogobiops, Amblyeleotris, and Cryptocentrus from the Indo-Pacific. The Perfect Partnership As the goby uses the shrimp's burrow for protection from predators, it also acts as "eyes" for the pistol shrimp. During the day, the goby hovers above the burrow, feeding and interacting with other gobies. Meanwhile, the shrimp uses its antennae to stay in constant contact with the goby's tail while searching for food (detritus, tiny crustaceans and worms) and maintaining the burrow opening. If a predatory fish approaches, the goby flicks its tail several times, alerting the shrimp to retreat into the burrow. If the predator comes within striking distance, the goby will dart headfirst into the burrow. During the night, the two simply rest together in the burrow. Make this relationship work in your aquarium To bring this interesting, undemanding pistol shrimp-goby relationship to your home aquarium, you must have a well-established aquarium of 30 gallons or more with live rock that does not contain overly active and aggressive inhabitants. You will also need to provide at least two inches of fine live sand or gravel. Initially, feed small quantities of meaty foods such as vitamin-enriched mysid shrimp and brine shrimp several times per day. After several weeks, gobies should accept prepared flake or pellet foods developed for carnivorous marine fish. Source: http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=236

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Hi guys, Need to part with this nice specimen as I will be removing my sandbed to do some work on my tank. They are reef safe and are good sand sifter. The Pink Sand-sifting Cucumber (Holothuria edulis) is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region as well as Hawaii. It can attain a size of just over 12 inches in length and boasts a striking hot pink and black coloration. These cucumbers behave like most other sand sifting cucumbers - they will lay out on the sand bed (especially at night) and extend their feeding tentacles out onto the sand. They slowly pull sand particles into their mouth, passing the substrate through their body, and cleaning the sand of any food particles, The excrete the clean sand from their other end. These bizarre and fascinating creatures actually seem to produce waste products that are cleaner than what they ingest. Source: http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2010/08/16/cleaning-substrate-in-reef-aquaria-popular-sand-sifting-cucumber/ Selling: $10 self collect at Punggol Central. Size: 3in and don't grow much in captivity unless food are abundance.

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Hi guys, Intend to do some works to my tank and need to clear stock, selling healthy Yellow Tang for $25. This fish have been with me for 3 years and is 3inch. Self collect at Punggol Central.

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Bro, I have the below gems for sale: Koralin CR, 3yo, No Rust or Broken Parts, $300 Iwaki Metering Pump, 5yo, Work Horse, the link provided is the new model, mine is the older version that is similar in performance, $300 Unlike peristaltic pump that requires frequent change of silicone tubing and also drop in performance when silicone tubing wears off, metering pumps are super reliable and will be able to run 24/7 without drop in performance. Also metering pump are maintenance free and accurate and being used in the most challenging and demanding commercial applications. Estimate cost of this metering pump is around $860.

Looking at the design, i think it will be good to drill some hole on the top acrylic and install a small fan to blow directly to dissipate the heat from the heat sink.

Good job with the initial set up. Most Anemone needs intense lighting, efficient filtration and chiller to maintain them and should not be considered in a 1ft set up like yours. If you wanted some corals in your set up, I would suggest some zoanthids or discosomas. Tangs needs large open swimming space to thrive and are also not recommended for your set-up. Most experts will advise keeping tangs in tank with minimum 3ft swimming space. Also, blue tang can reach 31cm in size! For your set-up, since you already have clownfish that do not require large swimming space and will remain on the mid level of the tank, I would suggest you can consider Stonogobiops gobies which are usually quite small, peaceful, colourful and hardy. Hope that helps.

Hi guys, For those who are interested in checking out the end product (fries), Jun Kai will be showcasing a pair during the Marine Exhibition at IMM Garden Plaza. So do come by.

No worries. There is no hard and fast rule as to when to change carbon, this is because there are many factors in play such as the amount of nutrients in tank vs the amount of carbon used, the amount of livestocks, frequency of water change etc. A simple telltale sign is to look at the colour of the water, if it starts to turn yellow, its time to change carbon.

Eheim 2213 is a basic set without self-priming function so you will need to prime the filter whenever you do your maintenance. Instead of using your mouth, you can try using a small pump to pump water into the inlet and when you see water coming out of the outlet, start the eheim and it will be prime. Hope that helps.

Hope things will be resolve soon. Drastic spectrum and intensity changed could be the issue for the demise of your clam.

Hi guys, Looking forward to your supports, most of the time when there are events, we get many enthusiastic reefers sharing pictures they capture and this time the organizers and sponsors would like to reward you for doing so. Thus, just start a thread in this sub-forum and post as many pics of the event as possible. You are also allowed to post videos as well. Keep the thread interesting with comments captions and humorous candid shots and you will be on your way to receiving a bucket of salt (do note that this is not a pinch of salt ). So bros & sis, pick up your camera and make your way to IMM on the 12 of September for this meaningful event! Let's in our little way contribute to a successful event thereby promoting the hobby!

Hi Desi, Any updates on your replacement?

Yo, can it be used underwater? You know where I am heading...

Lemon, As spoken yesterday evening, invest on a Dremel and start fragging.

Hi Guys, This will be the coolest events in the Marine Scene for this year! Reasons: For many years, organisers have been cracking their brains to look for a suitable way to showcase captive marine aquaria without success 1st professionally organized Photo Contest for Captive Marine Aquaria in the 1st all Marine Exhibition Photo contest provides opportunity to showcase our beloved tanks without risking our lifestocks Most set-up contest is prohibitive to most hobbyists due to time, logistics and manpower We are not the 1st to organized photo contest for captive aquarium set-up, ADA have been doing so for many years Conscientious way of promoting Marine Aquaria to the public Looking at the prizes, it is really worthwhile the efforts of spending additional hours maintaining your tank and taking a the shots needed for the contest! Please give us your generous supports!

Wow, another good price by Andy! Upz