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News & Reviews Article
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reef Tanks |
| Author |
Ralph Cabage
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| Last Updated |
2010-07-14
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reef Tanks
What are the little bugs running around my aquarium when I turn the lights on?
-The little bugs are typically amphipods, sometimes referred to as grass shrimp. They are a good natural source of food for your fish, especially Mandarin Gobies and Scooter Blennies.
Bristle worms- good or bad?
-Bristle worms are both good and bad. Unfortunately the good they are capable of doing seldom outweighs their deadly potential. There are several different species of worms referred to as bristle worms. Some of them are harmless others can be destructive to benthic (bottom-dwelling) invertabrates. If you see one, don�t worry. If you see a thousand, worry, then buy an arrow crab. Additional note- An abundance of bright orange or red bristle worms generally indicates over-feeding.
My coral does not open up very much, what should I do?
-First check all water parameters, especially alkalinity, phosphate, nitrate, and calcium. If there is a problem with one of these, then that is likely the cause. Second, make sure it is at least six inches away from any coral with feeding tentacles, such as Bubble corals and Brain corals. Third, try moving it. Most coral have specific preferences to light and water flow. Simply adjusting the position of a powerhead or adding a new one can sometimes remedy the problem.
Are anemones safe for reef tanks?
-Anemones are best left out of reef tanks. They typically have more stinging cells than corals and are somewhat mobile at times. This means that a single anemone could detach itself from a rock and sting half your corals to death overnight. Although this is typically not the case, it is a big risk. If you must have one, get a Bubble anemone or a Long-Tentacle anemone. They tend to be among the most hardy and least mobile of all the anemones typically available.
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