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by drifter
Fri Jun 27, 2025 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forgotten eBay aquarium shop
Replies: 12
Views: 47

Re: Forgotten eBay aquarium shop


Has anyone ordered from an eBay aquarium shop called 'AquaDreams'? I found a listing for a rare Bucephalandra, but the shop has zero feedback and the pics look sketchy. Wondering if it's worth the risk.


I'd pass. Rare plants from untrusted sources often come with pests or diseases. Not worth ...
by drifter
Sun Jun 15, 2025 4:10 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: temperature swings and coral stress
Replies: 9
Views: 89

Re: temperature swings and coral stress

For real, redundancy is key. I lost a whole colony of Montipora once because a heater stuck on. Never again. Now I run dual heaters and a controller.
by drifter
Sun Jun 15, 2025 11:51 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: temperature swings and coral stress
Replies: 9
Views: 89

Re: temperature swings and coral stress


Yo, that heater's sketchy for sure. Gonna need something more reliable, like an Eheim. My SPS tank stays within 0.5 degrees using one. What's your room temp like? Big swings there can mess with things.


Second the Eheim recommendation. I run two in my 75-gallon for redundancy. Also, consider a ...