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by knightfox
Wed Jun 04, 2025 2:26 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: are airstones necessary for marine tanks?
Replies: 9
Views: 11

Re: are airstones necessary for marine tanks?

Andy's right. I thought it worth mentioning that air bubbles can cause problems for some inverts like sponges.
by knightfox
Thu Apr 17, 2025 3:18 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to Grow anubias with shrimp
Replies: 10
Views: 917

Re: how to Grow anubias with shrimp

I've heard Anubias can get algae if the light's too strong. Maybe cut back to 6 hours a day and see if that helps.
by knightfox
Wed Dec 18, 2024 1:19 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: setting up a new configuration
Replies: 14
Views: 6234

Re: setting up a new configuration

Love the new additions, Vaxonel. Our store has the same type of triggerfish and it's a real treat to observe.
by knightfox
Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Keeping brain corals in groups
Replies: 9
Views: 2416

Re: Keeping brain corals in groups

I've seen different colour morphs of the same species grow together, but pictures of multiple species almost touching seem scarce. Someone must have some insight on this.
by knightfox
Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:35 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Keeping brain corals in groups
Replies: 9
Views: 2416

Re: Keeping brain corals in groups

I'm no expert on brain corals, but I've had a few favia, favites, and goniastrea in the past. From my experience, they seem pretty chill with each other, similar to euphyllias (torch being the exception, of course). You can definitely keep them close, just make sure to leave enough space for growth ...
by knightfox
Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:38 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Keeping brain corals in groups
Replies: 9
Views: 2416

Keeping brain corals in groups

Haven't had much experience with brain corals, but I was wondering if it's possible to keep similar species like favia, favites, goniastrea, and montastrea in close proximity, almost like a brain garden setup. I know you need to leave some space for growth, but do their stingers cause issues with ...
by knightfox
Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Compatibility issues and concerns
Replies: 13
Views: 3774

Re: Compatibility issues and concerns


I've seen people pair clowns with lions, and I think it can work if you're careful. As a general rule, I'd say any dwarf lion tankmates should be at least half the size of the lion, and pretty robust - that way, everyone gets along.


The fuzzy lion at my work actually eats krill and other stuff ...