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I added two small damsels to my 24G tank, they were acclimated for about 2 hours. I put them in and they immediately hid. I had the lights off initially, but turned them on this morning. I've only seen one so far, and it hides whenever I walk by. The other one, no sign. Is it normal for them to hide ...

You could get a piece of acrylic cut to fit your tank and just drill some small holes in it for airflow. I'd also pick up some clamps to keep the top secure. Another option is to suspend your metal halide over the tank, that way you don't have to worry about the acrylic melting. I'm just curious ...

For LPS and SPS under Primes, I'd start with a 10-hour total photoperiod, 2-hour ramp up/down. Peak intensity around 60% for 6 hours. Adjust based on coral response—if they're stretching, bump intensity. If they bleach, cut it back. What's your current PAR at the sandbed?

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'll definitely try Cryptocoryne and Vallisneria. Sounds like they're exactly what I need for my setup.

I'm setting up a low-tech tank with minimal lighting. What are the best plants that can thrive in low light conditions without CO2? I've heard Anubias and Java Fern are good, but I'd like more options.

It's been stationary on the branch since I first got the octospawn, no movement at all.

I've thought about the barnacle idea, but I'm not convinced - I just don't see the characteristic hole you'd typically find on a barnacle. And as for it being a broken-off head, I'm certain that's not the case. This thing is definitely alive, and it responds to current or stimulation by rising up ...

It's actually a colloquialism for "octopus frogspawn" - essentially, a type of frogspawn coral with some distinct characteristics, like the smaller, more numerous colored bubbles that run down the length of its tentacles, setting it apart from the standard frogspawn.

Still nothing? I'm really starting to get concerned about this growth on my octospawn. It's been a few days now and I'm still stumped. If anyone has any ideas, please share - I'm worried it might be affecting my octospawn's health.

I've been trying to identify this growth on my octospawn and I'm stumped. It's a semi-circular thing that's noticeably softer than the hard skeleton of the branching octospawn. I've observed it swelling and contracting over time - it gains height off the surface of the branch and then flattens out ...