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Well it depends on the type of gorgonian. The non-photosynthetic ones can be very difficult, but the photosynthetic ones are very easy. Honestly, they're one of my favorite easy corals and I really would put them in the category with softies in terms of difficulty of care. If you get...

I think you're referring to the knobby sea rod gorgonian. Its the tall pink branched gorgonian with the large polyps. I got it from KP Aquatics. Here's the link. Its a photosynthetic gorgonian, so its very easy to keep. Its just needs moderate light and flow.

Ok, so I've been busy trying to run errands and get things done around here after being gone for 3 weeks vacation and before I start my new job tomorrow. Time got away from me and I didn't get a chance to get up the aquarium photos I promised. Anyways, finally got around to going through the...

Haha yep! Its just too dang hot there. I couldn't move back there after living in the Bay Area. I actually was just back there visiting and it was sooo hot. Fun, but HOT!

Welcome to a fellow Floridian! I grew up in Jacksonville and moved out here 6 years ago. Most of the local stores have some inexpensive $5-$20 frag sections, which is a great place to start. Aquatic Collection, Neptune Aquatics, Diablo Corals, and California Reef Company all have some...

Seriously right? I was under the understanding that tangs go nuts for gracillaria. Mine is apparently more into the "processed junk foods". Haha!

Oh, also, you'll notice I have some gracillaria clipped to the front glass. I got some a while back and am growing it in my refugium with the intention of using it for nutrient export as well and the occasional treat for the tang. This is the first time I've tried to give some to the tang and...

Post-Vacation FTS 7/8/16 Ok, so its still light outside, so there are horrible reflections, but here's a quick FTS to show that the tank survived my vacation and after several hours of deep cleaning is back to its Reef Hobbyist Magazine cover-worthy self Mike (@bondolo) and Erin (@Kensington...

That would be awesome! Thanks so much! You definitely have a ton of them. I'd love to give a few a shot and see how they do in with my betta. When I was weaning my lionfish onto frozen, I had to keep live ghost shrimp on hand, so I originally tried to keep some in my FW tank. My betta ate...

Thanks for the offer! I've considered getting some FW shrimp before but they're expensive to be potential betta food. Not sure it my current betta would eat them or not. Maybe next BAR meeting I could grab a few from you and see if the betta will leave them be.

Freshwater Planted Aquarium The freshwater tank is sparkling clean after a deep cleaning last night, so how about a photo of that tank? I know its not a reef but I haven't shared any photos of it in a long time. Its nothing fancy, just a 4 gallon tank with easy plants (mostly assorted anubias...

Thank so much for the kind words! Can't wait to see what you do with your tank!

Thank you! :)

I'd be up for having people see my tank beforehand from 12-12:40 pm. I'd just need to know that there's a decent amount of interest. If a handful of people want to stop by, then I'd be more than happy to show my tank :)

Happy 4th of July!

Thank you, Geneva! Dealing with finishing my PhD is why I reduced down to one tank and redesigned everything to make maintenance so much easier. This tank can hold up to some neglect much better than my previous system. When I was busy finishing my dissertation, I was able to just do the bare...

Haha! Not me! The aquarium! :-D

Haha! Thank you! *High-5*

Another fun announcement! I didn't find out until earlier today, but the Reef Threads podcast released this afternoon discusses my adventure eating lionfish in Florida and my aquarium feature in Reef Hobbyist magazine! That was some exciting news! If you'd like to listen to the podcast...

Another fun announcement! I didn't find out until earlier today, but the Reef Threads podcast released this afternoon discusses my adventure eating lionfish in Florida and my aquarium feature in Reef Hobbyist magazine! That was some exciting news! If you'd like to listen to the podcast...