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08-06-2007, 02:26 AM
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Too bad, I really wanted a starfish
 What about clams? Are they even fun to look at? I've seen some pictures of beautiful clams and I've seen some at Big Al's - didn't like them, they are brown and I want something more pretty.What about snails and shrmps? 
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08-06-2007, 02:32 AM
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To keep clams you need really good lighting. In a standard Bio-cube you would not have near enough light IMHO.
I would also suggest letting your tank mature for at least 6 months before you added an anemone. The need stable eco-systems to survive and flourish.
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08-06-2007, 02:38 AM
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Are you getting established rock and sand with the tank? If you are and can move at least a portion of water with the tank you should see very little if any cycle assuming the tank is set up again right away.
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08-06-2007, 02:45 AM
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A "cycle" is the nitrogen cycle.
Ammonia is created from die off -> nitrite feeds on the ammonia -> nitrates feeds on the nitrite. Only when you test 0 Ammonia and 0 nitrite is your cycle "complete" keep in mind that a new tank can have many small cycles in the beginning, so even if you are testing 0 one day, the next morning you might have new values. I would really suggest reading some of the material here http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=22067 before you get to far ahead of yourself. Check out this link for a bit of an explanation of the nitrogen cycle http://faq.thekrib.com/begin-cycling.html
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08-06-2007, 02:34 AM
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I'm sure others might disagree, but I'd really suggest you stay away from Starfish. I know, they can be so cool....until they die
 Shrimp are definitely ok! I'd suggest a Peppermint Shrimp. That way, if you get any aiptasia (pest anemones), there's a chance it'll eat 'em. Clams. Well, depends on the lighting in the biocube. Does it come with Power Compacts or Metal Halides? I have no idea. They can be really beautiful. I'd throw a few snails in, too. Astreas, Ceriths....something like that. Again, others can chime in. I'm certainly no expert!
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