How often do you feed your fish?

[mark]

Also with full bellies those corals and clams won't be looking as attractive.

Mseepan, for thawing mysis, I usually just put in a small cup (shot glass size) with tank water for a few minutes, then just pour into a tea strainer discarding the water and rinse the strainer back in the tank to free the mysis. If using Selcon, once thawed, just put the mysis back in the cup and add the Selcon to them to soak for a bit.

[supersmile]

So do you think I should be adding another air pump to eliminate the algae as well as rinsing the mysis shrimp? I keep trying to syphon the algae off the rocks and sand but it seems it just comes back the next day. I don't want this stuff to start taking over my tank. I LOVE MY TANK. Can the lack of flow cause my sand to be dirty as well? Thank you everyone for your input. I greatly appreciate it!

[skylord]

I with Delphinus on this...less, more often for feeding. There are a bunch of good ideas mentioned in this thread, but I am wondering about your water. What kind of filtration are you using? It sounds like you are describing a cyano problem, if so that can be a nasty battle.

Scott

[mark]

The increased flow helps the sand in that detritus is suspended until your filter/skimmer deals with it.

[supersmile]

I Have an external filter Resun AE-806 as well as a coralife skimmer. Is this filter system not good? What is a good filter to buy? I have been running this filter for a year but maybe it is time to get a new one? Should I try running another powerhead? I just tested my water last night and everything was fine.
Does anyone recommend a really good external filter that I could perhaps order from J & L because I am sure they are way more money at Big Al's

[dsaundry]

As for a good filter, Rena, Fluval etc. But check with a few places..sometimes you might be surprised. I have found a few things cheaper at Big Al's than J+L
and visa versa

[skylord]

Should have been a little clearer...are you using ro/di?

Scott