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I've seen this happen when the tank is too clean. Plants need some nitrates to thrive. If your water changes are too frequent or too large, it might be stripping the nutrients they need.


True, but you gotta balance it. Too many nitrates can lead to algae. I'd aim for 10-20 ppm nitrates for a ...

Another thing to consider is nutrient balance. If your plants are getting enough light but still look stringy, they might be lacking something. Have you tested your phosphate levels? Low phosphate can cause thin growth.

check the other thread on the 8x2x2 marine setup, i think there's a post about blue spotted rays in there

Hey all, back in the game after a 5-6 year break and I'm stoked to be diving in again with a bit more financial freedom. So, I was at a car park and some random dude just handed me a free 10g nano - guess you could say it was meant to be, haha. I've got the basics down on low-maintenance coral ...

While the KISS principle is great for simple systems, it falls short when dealing with SPS and their specific needs. A stable environment is crucial, but achieving that in a small tank like a 10-gallon is extremely challenging.

Real water movement, necessary for stimulating polyp extension and ...

I've never come across one in trade, to be honest. My closest match was a brackish sole fish - lol, that's about it.

Think I might've caused some confusion, referring to the breeder net idea, I meant the newcomer or the one getting picked on should be the one in the net, not the established pair, that way it can get used to them without the hassle.

how big are the clowns in there? i've seen setups with around 7-10 clowns and most of the time its the biggest one causing trouble. removing the big guy won't help either, the second biggest would just take its place.

your best chance is getting them in together when they're still small and the ...

Don't stress about it, the frag will likely survive.

I'd say more whites than blues works better for LPS growth, in my experience. But to be honest, it's not just about the lighting - your alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels need to be consistently within range too.


I'd actually suggest sticking with a blue-white ratio similar to what ...