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I think what's actually going on here is the anemones are dying off due to poor water conditions, which are being caused by adding too many fish at once. And when they die, they're basically nuking your tank. Honestly, I think anemones are best left in the wild, they're just too much hassle. Get ...

Looks good, not too much, not too little.

I totally agree with you lot, eating habits can be a bit of a challenge, but it's the initial setup that's gonna hit your wallet the hardest. For me, live rock is the real game-changer. If you've got an external filter, be prepared for some serious cleaning sessions - they can be a nitrite breeding ...

Honestly, I think 5ft is the bare minimum for tangs, but even that's a bit tight. They're built for long-distance swimming, so anything under 6ft is basically a fish-sized straightjacket. I mean, I get it, when they're small, you can keep them in smaller tanks with the intention of upgrading, but ...

Yeah, I'm with the others, definitely a goni.

I've come across this issue before in a few threads on RC, seems like it's not uncommon. I recall reading about it, but can't find the links right now - I'll try searching again tonight to see if I can dig anything up.

How long have you had this goniopora? Is it around that 18-month mark, I'm just wondering if that could be a factor here.