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Eclectus parrots are a little different - they don't bond strictly with one person since in the wild they live in a multi-species flock. They do, of course, prefer certain people. Right now he is in love with my father (which he sees on the weekends) . . . but he still cuddles with me and...

I'm interested in getting a Torch coral or Frogspawn coral in the future, but my LFS don't have any nice colored ones. My question is - is this pic of a Torch accruate concerning the color? Can a Torch really be that bright of a purple with green tips? Thanks!

I can't seem to receive any emails from this form (i.e. notification when I topic I posted under received a new response). I have a yahoo email account . . . is there some way to unblock this forum? Thanks!

Thanks for all of the advice! I ended up getting a 5 gallon mini-bow with Coralife mini-compact light. Even if I decide to break it down before moving it logically it should be easier since there will be less stuff in it to pack up like you guys suggested . . . I have a wonderful 4...

Nano cubes made me nervous with all of the reports of breaking - especially the stories of them breaking after 6 months in use! Even my LFS stopped carrying them because of the problems . . . but I have heard that if you order them from nanocustoms.com the owner will send you replacement pieces...

All of the little things list testing kits, etc can make the total cost rise pretty fast . . . I am personally starting with a 5 gallon mini-bow with the light replaced with a Coralife mini-compact flourescent bulb (higher wattage). I got that plus all necessities - i.e. LR, sand, test...

I'm actually going to keep it since it was under $8.00 - since I don't live near a pet store I'd like to keep an extra light for an emergency.

Ok - I'm buying a different lightbulb but I'm unsure which one to get. Coralife makes a 10W and 20W mini compact light (http://www.aquariumguys.com/minicompact3.html) Would the 20W = 100 watt incandescent lamp be too hot for a 5 gallon tank? I could install a fan if needed, but wouldn't...

Ok I'm getting read to start cycling my tank! I have some very nice cured LR - but I have been reading that you are supposed to scrub the LR with a toothbrush before putting it into the tank. Since I happen to like the colors and growth on the LR I am hesitant to scrub the rock . . . . so is...

I didn't end up putting coral in the bucket - only some LR. So far the LR seems to have made it . . . I put in an air pump to help.

*Sigh I guess I won't add a sea apple right now. Their beauty and unusual characteristics made them so appealing . . . but not practical for right now. I think I'll stick to getting a frogspawn and 2 clownfish.

Thanks! I have one more question though (interesting how the more research you do the more questions arise). Since sea apples/ cucumbers are supposed to be fed phytoplanton several times a day, is it possible to use an automatic feeder? I know the feeders work for flakes, pellets, and...

Ok I've read all about sea apple's and their nuking power, etc. What no one seems to mention is how active they are in the tank. As a filter feeder are they primarily stationary or do they move around a lot? In other words, do they sit like a pretty colored lump or are they interesting to...

Well that answers why my search for fragging plate coral came up fruitless :thanks I think it's going to be frogspawn then . . . cause I need to be able to frag it or the coral will outgrow a 5 gallon tank too soon.

Thanks for the info. I originally planned on just keeping an anemone and 2 clownfish in my tank - so the stinging would not be a problem since either the frogspawn or the plate coral would really be the only coral in the tank. If the plate coral grows really large can't you frag it since...

Oh - and I forgot to ask - which type of clownfish seems to host best and have the most lively personality? (obviously an opinion, but since I think they are all cute it will help me decide)

I've pretty much decided against getting an anemone - but I would still like to get a coral that has a lot of movement and could be a host for a clownfish. Lighting and water movement can be changed and there are no other corals in the tank at the moment. So - which would you pick a...

That was very helpful - thank you! I plugged it in last night, and I think I'm going to try the 50/50 bulb because it did seem a little yellow . . .

Ok - the more I read about various types of lighting and retrofitting, etc. the more confused I get. I just purchased a 5 gallon minibow - and I replaced the standard bulb with a mini compact 10W (fits in the same ballast - 6,500K). But on the box it says that it is equal to 50W incandescent...

Ok - I'm in the process of setting up a 12gallon DX Nano Cube. But while I'm waiting to cycle the liverock and such I'm stumbled across some amazing coral. Is it possible to keep some soft coral/zooz/LPS in a bucket for a couple of weeks? Or is that just insane? :confused3: Thanks!