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by duskdrop
Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H. sauvagei and P. pulcher compatibility
Replies: 9
Views: 12

Re: H. sauvagei and P. pulcher compatibility

Yeah, 6 months is a good age to try. Just keep an eye on 'em during feeding time. That's when mine got snippy.
by duskdrop
Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: H. sauvagei and P. pulcher compatibility
Replies: 9
Views: 12

Re: H. sauvagei and P. pulcher compatibility

Honestly, it's a gamble. My H. sauvagei bullied the P. pulcher after a month. Tank was similar to yours, but the sauvagei got territorial. Maybe try a divider first? How old are your fish?
by duskdrop
Mon May 12, 2025 8:31 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: sump design for coral tank
Replies: 11
Views: 155

Re: sump design for coral tank


For LPS, you'll want a refugium with chaeto and a slow flow rate. I'd split the middle chamber, leave about 10 inches for the fuge, and run a light on reverse cycle. What's your current flow rate? Also, are you using a protein skimmer in the first chamber?


Spot on. I'd add that you should avoid ...
by duskdrop
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: My skittish cichlid
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

Re: My skittish cichlid

I've had a similar experience with my convict cichlid, it was always hiding from me whenever I'd walk by or turn the lights off, barely eating - sounds pretty similar to what you're describing. I decided to try rearranging the tank and adding more hiding spots, and it seemed to really boost its ...