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by silktwist
Mon Jan 27, 2025 3:53 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Identifying monti black bugs
Replies: 9
Views: 4112

Re: Identifying monti black bugs

Yeah, that's me. No harm in trying a single dragonet, right? My mate never actually saw them munching on the black bugs that often, but he was convinced it was the wrasses keeping them in check. His SPS tank was incredible, and he never did get rid of the black bugs.
by silktwist
Mon Jan 27, 2025 2:09 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Identifying monti black bugs
Replies: 9
Views: 4112

Re: Identifying monti black bugs

A mate of mine locally had a similar issue with black bugs, almost from the tank's inception, nearly three years ago. His solution, inadvertently, was having a silver belly and 6 line wrasse that kept the black bug population in check.

He experienced some minor tissue recession on his montiporas ...
by silktwist
Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Keeping clown fish and yellow tang together
Replies: 6
Views: 2966

Re: Keeping clown fish and yellow tang together

I'm curious, when are you observing your fish - is it at night, or first thing in the morning?

Clownfish often rub against the sand while they're sleeping, it's not uncommon behavior.

Regarding the white line on your tang's body, I've had mine for about 5 months now and it's always had that line ...
by silktwist
Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: July coral photos
Replies: 8
Views: 1860

Re: July coral photos

Your tank looks great, I'm curious about your lighting schedule. Do you lean more towards the T5s or the LEDs? You're doing a good job, keep it up.