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Thanks for the input, everyone. Gonna give 'em some more space and keep an eye on the sweepers. My alk's at 8.5 dKH, calcium 420, and nitrates around 5 ppm. Flow's moderate, with two Nero 5s. Appreciate the help!

I've got a 75-gallon mixed reef with a pair of clowns and a cleanup crew. Just picked up a Torch and Frogspawn, but I'm hearing mixed things about keeping them close. Anyone got experience with these two in the same tank? My params are stable, 1.025 salinity, 78°F, and I run Radion XR15s.

Java Moss. Sounds foolproof, right? Nope. Mine turned brown and slimy in my low-tech tank. Maybe it's the temp? Tank's at 78°F.

My tank's too new for pearling, but I'm hoping to see it soon. Just set up a 15 gallon with Monte Carlo and CO2. How old is your setup?


Give it a few months. Pearling usually starts once the plants are fully established and the tank is balanced. Took mine about 3 months to see consistent ...

Pearling after a water change is usually a sign of good oxygenation and CO2 levels. Your Monte Carlo is likely photosynthesizing efficiently. What's your substrate? I've seen this more often with nutrient-rich substrates like ADA Amazonia.