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No worries, it just brings back memories of a similar one, you know, a slow day.

I think it's a bit too early to tell, and to be honest, Electric Yellows can be tricky to sex anyway.

True, Eheim's are tanks, but the media baskets are tiny compared to the Oase or Fluval. If you're running a planted tank with heavy bio-load, you might outgrow it fast.

The Oase is pretty quiet, but it's not silent. If noise is a big concern, you might wanna stick with the Fluval. Both are solid, though.

The Fluval 407 is a good choice, but if you're looking for something with more customization, check out the Oase Biomaster Thermo. It's got a built-in heater, which saves space, and the pre-filter is super easy to clean. I've had mine running for two years with zero issues.

Mine's pretty low maintenance in the waste department. I've had it for a bit, and since I don't feed it directly, it doesn't produce much waste.

It's possible what you're seeing isn't actually poop. I've had my coral expel zooxanthellae before - it was a brownish color, and it happened when I made ...

Don't stress, I've seen this before. My elegance coral tends to do that when there's a sudden change, like with the lighting or water flow. It usually settles down soon after, looking perfectly fine again.