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I recently ordered a torch from an online vendor (not going to name names). It came in pretty rough shape. One of the heads looks like it's bailing out (or maybe BJD?) The box shipped with a cold pack and the bag still felt cool (~60F-70F) which was a relief given the hot weather. No way I'm...

I've noticed this bubble appear in the center of this torch (CC 21 tails). I can't find much info online about it. Has anyone seen this before? If so, did it eventually go away?

The goal for this tank is to create a more "natural" reef tank, something closer to what you'd see in nature. Below is an example of what I want to recreate (taken from my BVI trip last year). Pastel color pallete and tons of biodiversity: Tank Started October 2025: My initial attempt! UNS...

I was talking to @Darkxerox and @fishy408 about this idea at CFM. I want to build a system of tanks tied together on a single sump. This way I can dial in flow/light for each individual tank (SPS, LPS/softies, Macroalgae, etc.). I can also keep hostile fish in separate tanks. Anyways... I'm...

A 3-4" piece broke off while cleaning. Very forgiving SPS. Available for pickup at CFM. Pic before breaking off:

I just ordered Magnesion-P from Brightwell. I read the warning "Caution: Contents get very hot when added to water." I mixed 2.5g with 16oz of water (per the instructions) and the solution did not get hot, or even warm! I'm worried this is a fake product (ordered from Amazon). Does anyone have...

I just returned from a trip to the BVI. Thought I'd share some pics I took while snorkeling. Hope you enjoy! Love the Gorgonians: Juvenile French Angel Adult French Angel (maybe 12-14") Gray(?) Angelfish: Southern Stingray (3-4 foot diameter!) Filefish: One of these fish is not like...

I remember seeing a thread a while ago regarding certain annoying frag plugs (maybe the stems didn't break off?). Will people be annoyed if I bring these to the swap? I got them off Amazon. Maybe I'll try breaking a stem off if that's the issue to check...

I added a bunch of blue leg hermits last night. Today I notice a huge bulge in my scoly, suspiciously shaped like a hermit crab shell. Has this happened to anyone else? Any other possible explanations? Should I be worried?

I just added Utter Chaos Zoa to DBTC. There are 2 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode

I just added Fire and Ice Zoa to DBTC. There are 2 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode

Super cool. I assumed he lived somewhere tropical, but it turns out he's in So Cal! Does anyone know this guy? I wish I had the space... and the money... and the time... and the climate.

I've seen conflicting info about whether or not goniopora of different type play nicely with each other. My green one has been retracted for the past week or so, I'm wondering if it's being bothered by the pink one. Should I move it?

Overall Budget Goal: I want to distill a vibrant and colorful reef tank down into a small but manageable volume of water. The cost of setting up a new reef tank is a big barrier in this hobby, so I'd like to show what's possible with simple equipment and some generosity from the club. While it's...

I just added Frogspawn Coral to DBTC. There are 5 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode

I just added Hammer Coral to DBTC. There are 5 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode

I just added Green Torch to DBTC. There are 1 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode

I have no experience with ICP. I'm looking at Triton, ATI and Reef Labs... Any recommendations? I'm looking to do this 1-2 times per year, so cost isn't a huge concern.

I just added Bird of Paradise Seriatopora to DBTC. Easy SPS. Pickup in San Jose. Standard rules + must have a tank journal. There are 3 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode

Hi All, I've been seeing a lot of discussion about pH in the hobby lately. Unlike many years ago when I started the hobby, there is now a trend to chase pH. Guys like Chris at ACI have been very vocal proponents of pH as a primary driver of coral growth. Clearly, this works for him and his...