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Marine Tank: first 5 months

I’ve been trying to take a pic of my tank every month or so.

January, Live Rock only:

Another month later, with more corals. 

Another month later.  I have more corals in there, but I didn’t notice how swampy it was getting in there.

It’s getting pretty swampy, but I didn’t notice until it was almost too late.  A [...]

Clownfish

Max mugging for the camera

I wasn’t sure that I wanted to get clownfish.   I’m not sure how to explain that, except that I usually like to take a different route from the typical pet owner.  But then again, I know that there is a reason that the “typical” pet owner chooses the pets he/she chooses.  I have [...]

Marine Tank Mystery

A week after adding the live rock and the snails to my new marine aquarium, I found the remains of one of my beautiful banded trochus snails scattered on the rocks in my tank.  The shell was broken into pieces. 

The remains of a snail. Did it die of natural causes, or was it a [...]

Live Rock Rocks!

I got some “live rock” from a specialty store, and it ‘s the greatest thing ever. I don’t care if I never get fish – the rock itself is so great!

Just a few weeks ago, I wasn’t sure I knew what live rock is, but I think I’ve got it now.  Most of it is [...]

Are Clownfish Right for Me?

I’ve always wanted Clownfish. I wanted them way before Finding Nemo came out, although I have to admit, I wanted them more after Finding Nemo came out…

This whole marine aquarium adventure started because of a pair of Clownfish. They were in my friend’s tank, doing just fine, despite the fact that it was overrun with [...]

New Marine Aquarium!

I just got my first Salt Water aquarium from a friend at work and I’m starting to set it all up. The aquarium had gotten “out of balance” (infested with creepy bristle worms) so I needed to completely empty the tank, throw out the substrate, sun bleach the rocks and start all over.

I’ve had fresh water tanks since [...]

Treats for Me or Fido?

Around the office, some people have large dog bowls on their desks, filled with candy.   Other people have large dog bowls filled with dog biscuits.  You have to take a moment to look at what you’re about to pop in your mouth.  On Friday in the lunchroom there was a plate of dog treats next [...]