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Then I'd bet there's some flow issues going on... try redirecting one of your koralias towards the biggest trouble spots, and consider the conchs... Were you still thinking about adding more powerheads?

Should be no problem having clams in with the horses, just make sure you are able to meet the clam's light and food requirements, in addition to all the things the horses need. I think the ORA horses usually retail somewhere around $80 for the yellows, more for the orange guys, but every now and then they would have blow outs and they'd retail for less. Make SURE they are eating before you take them home though. If they don't eat at the store, chances are they wont eat for you... especially if you are going to have a mandarin in there who will deplete the pod population pretty quickly. I cycled my horse tank for 4 months before I put any fish in. I just concentrated on the corals, and once some nice Reidis came in that were eating frozen mysis, I added them. I always fed my guys 3 times a day, and did two 10% water changes every week. Worked well for me. hth

Conch snails work well too.. that coupled with increased flow to the problem areas is usually enough to knock it out without chemical supplementation. I would ask about your phosphates, but I tested them when I was over there and they (and the nitrates) were at zero, so I know you're good as far as water quality go... What's the age on your bulbs?

My two cents: I've always been a little wary about putting seahorses with most LPS corals because of their nematocysts (stinging cells). Euphyllias such as hammer, anchor, torch, frogspawn, etc have fairly powerful stinging cells, and are capable of injuring the horses. Another thing, be careful when considering keeping wild caught horses. I've read some research that shows that horses from different regions have various bacteria strains, and if you were to get a horse from one location, then later on purchase another one that was collected in different waters, there is fairly serious potential in one or likely both horses dying from bacterial infections. This risk is reduced with buying aquacultured specimens, but I wouldn't say it's eliminated. I would highly recommend ORA's Reidi horses. I've had tremendous luck with these guys, and have seen them eat frozen mysis within minutes of being released from their shipping bags. Good Luck

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Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I appreciate the kind words, Dave. Let me know anytime you need me again! I miss seeing a lot of your familiar faces at River City, but am enjoying the new gig! If you need any maintenance, plumbing, sitting or consultation services, feel free to call me. Phone: 512-600-4779 Email: [email protected] Or through the website: www.seaclearlymaintenance.com Thanks again, Misti SCM

Hey guys, wanted to give a quick heads up... We got in a great order today that was hand picked by Carlos and Jake (who are in LA at importers/distributors till Thursday) It includes some great SPS, some nice zoas - PPE's- ricordeas, bullseye mushrooms, NICE LPS - bright red micromussa - and some nice fish and cuc items. Feel free to call me at the store if you have any questions 512 219 7200 or my cell if you have it. -Misti