Hello!

[Cap'n]

On the contrary, I am already well within the addicted phase and plan quite an extensive setup. However it is going to be aimed more for fishcare than corals, so I should be able to save on what would be the most expensive part of the system. I know how much lights cost just to buy the balast etc. Add in the replacement cost of bulbs and I'm not enjoying the hobby anymore.
I have a decent size established tank and will have a refugium in the new system, mandarin should do fine.
Which brings me to another question, (sorry for the run-on thread); I have never seen any pods in my tank. Lots of featherdusters, small coral type things and a small amount of coralline growing throughout the tank but no signs of microfauna. I've checked at night with the flashlight and closely studied all areas of the rockwork. This is why I have not tried a mandarin yet, and won't until I get a good foodbase. But why don't I yet?