The things I have read (I have four and a kabillon little ones) say those who put them on or in rocks have a much shorter lifespan as to those who put them in sand. Also, some only will live in darkness like caves. I have one of those but might as well not. Never see it, but it has become quite healthy since I moved it to darkness. I check on it once in a while. It is the most beautiful one I have. I have been giving serious thought to collecting just feathers in an additioal tank I just bought. Of course, I bought the tank for isolation. The sickness is just overwelming to put more reef life into the tank. Was the thought of an isolation tank just an excuse? Am I really fooling myself into this new tank. Do I need help because my HOBBY has become a PASSION that has become an OBSESSION? HEEEEEEEELLLLLPPP!!!!!!! I don 't have money left for professional help. :zanny