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I've tried both sand and aquasoil, and honestly, it depends on your setup. If you're going low-tech, sand is fine. But if you're serious about plants, aquasoil's worth the investment. My 20-gallon has a mix of both, and the plants are doing great.

No way, that's seriously creepy. I'm sorry, I've got no info on that one. The face on its back is just plain unsettling.


I'm pretty sure you nailed it. I did some digging at lunch and that's exactly what it looks like. Glad I was able to get it out, hopefully the Aussie Elegance will bounce ...

That face on its back is freaky, I didn't catch that till you mentioned it, now it's all I see.

I recently got a small Aussie Elegance and it's been a letdown - it never really opened up like it should. I've been trying to get the lighting and flow just right, moving it around, but the other night I took a closer look and found these bright orange, crab-like legs tucked away in its soft tissue ...

I've found a game-changer for target feeding in deep tanks - "Julian's Thing" from Two Little Fishies. It's been a lifesaver for me, making it super easy to feed my corals without getting my hands wet. I even picked up an extra pack of the tips, so I've got different sizes on hand for whatever food ...