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If you let your tank go fallow (no snails, no clams), you should be pyramid free after awhile. Since they are parasites, they need a host to survive. That said, during the fallow period, you may be fighting a major algae problem. If you want to get your tank fallow over time (to minimize an...

Dr Ron always said that the pyramids eat what they rest on. He said that the ones that eat snails don't eat clams and visa versa. In one of my tanks, I have the snail eating ones. They came from a cup of sand from another reefer. In that tank I also have a 6" plus maxima clam and they have...

Option B If you use a fair amount of old water, have no sand in the new tank, and transport your live rocks quickly, you should have little to no cycle in the main tain. Then, you can make the final move with a lot less stress because the new tank will already be set up to receive your...

I also bought the D50 with the 2 lens Costco package. I've been getting better at taking and handling pictures. I still haven't tried to take many tank shots. Which Nikon lens would you recommend for close ups of Zoos etc? Regards, Roy

Having fragged many mushrooms, my advice would be different. If you can take the rock out of the tank, the mushroom will shrink much smaller. Then you can carefully dig and cut around the base. Your goal is to dig under the base of the mushroom and pop it off with a bit of live rock attached...

When you mean so last year, are you also referring to things like this...http://www.bareefers.org/public/bod.aspx Best of luck, Roy

As much as I'd like to attend, it's doubtful this year. I have a surprise birthday party for my wife later that day. If I don't see you, best of luck. Roy

If you have Windows XP, the Image Resizer is a cool download http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx You can basically resize on the fly. Best of luck, Roy

Fingerwrinkles breeds awsome clowns. Best of luck, Roy

Jim: The sale looks really good. Unfortunately, I won't be able to stop by this weekend. Just for clarification, you must mean Roy (Radiolunatic). He has a beautiful SPS tank and has had much better SPS growth rates and success than I have. He's a great and generous guy. Best of luck, Roy

Jim: The sale looks really good. Unfortunately, I won't be able to stop by this weekend. Just for clarification, you must mean Roy (Radiolunatic). He has a beautiful SPS tank and has had much better SPS growth rates and success than I have. He's a great and generous guy. Best of luck, Roy

Just got back from a couple of weeks in Akumal, Mexico. Great area to snorkel and see critters. Fortunately, my main tank made it through much better than our December trip when the au pair had a party, the tank had a semi crash, and I lost a lot of my favorite SPS corals. I think someone...

Welcome to BAR and to the hood. Your best local bet in Marin is Pet Club in Corte Madera. It's good for dry goods and has a decent selection of fish. Steve is the manager of the fish department. Other than that, you have to road trip. Your best bet for inverts are the swaps that MARS and...

I inherited a Via Aqua with the 180 and bought another when it crapped out. Bad decision. I've had a Eheim for a few months. It works great and is much quieter than the Via Aquas. Best of luck, Roy

I've had both weber charcoal and gas for years. That said, the best chicken and ribs I've ever made come out of the oven. I spent a lot of money and time trying to duplicate Gira Polli's roasted chickens. Thanks to the Best Recipe Cookbook and a bit of experimentation, I can now do a better...

Eileen: If there is a place in the tank that the cyano always seems to congregate, I would agree that more flow directed towards that area would help. If it tends to congregate on a rock, you could take that rock out, scrub it with a brush and put it back. I once took care of a problem that...

Lefty - Are you working there, like Bookfish, or are you a part owner? Regards, Roy

I have had a Typhon III for over a year. TDS still 000. http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1TYPHOONIII Their customer service is great. Best of luck, Roy

You could go to a website like http://www.scubaboard.com/ When I was researching where to go in Mexico, the people on that site recommended me to one focused on just the area we were planning to visit. The site we found for Mexico had hundreds of posts of people that had actually visited the...

Gorm: If you want, I can probably take care of some of your critters for you until you come back safe and sound. Remember, if the Veep comes visiting, don't forget to duck. Seriously though, make sure you come back in one piece and watch out for the little boats that might want to come up...