Recent content by jimid

Asternia star. I like 'em but some say a nuisance.

Looks better with the extra rock. I'd add even more up to the point of your total goal and let the cycle take place all at once. Be patient and be sure cycle is complete before adding any animals. The temptation to move too quickly is the demon we face when setting up a reef. Stock list...

Please refer back to your earlier post: Hi guys, I am new here... here is a brief intro You'll find your answer there. Whatever isn't resolved will be repeated in this hobby.

It appears you're moving too quickly... Three weeks is too soon to introduce animals to a new tank. I would stop adding animals, stop adding stuff or dosing, and let nature take it's course. The tank should naturally cycle including ammonia spikes, algae blooms and other changes in water...

The blue hippo is a tang, so alas..not for nanos. But if you follow proper husbandry, including no tap water,there's lots of nice fish you could introduce into a properly cycled nano. Nemo would be quite happy there:)

Nano's are fine but not better. Proper cycling and water parameters are crucial to any tank. The tangs were not a good choice for the hex, as they need lots more room to swim.

Perfectly normal.