What is something you did or something you wish you knew when you first started this hobby?

[burtbollinger]

Just now, Murphych said:

Fun story. I have acans and peppermint . Everyone is happy.. maybe I'm lucky? I have heard stories but never had issues.. 

 

What I don't do however, is worry about Aiptasia. 

this TOUCHES on what I have seen and experienced with them:  

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forum/index.php?threads/do-peppermint-shrimp-eat-acans.56594/

12 minutes ago, Murphych said:

@burtbollinger "peppermint shrimp are not reef safe".. what is this madness you speak of? Mine (and any I have kept) have been perfect reef citizens.. 

I can't say that about my dusky wrasse (killer of the worms, slayer of the Cerith's) or green brittle star (now the guardian or the sump) however.

 

I have seen over a dozen examples of peppermint shrimps destroying acans.  if someone is having issues with acans, my first question is "are there any peppermint shrimp in the tank?"

 

[Murphs_Reef]

4 minutes ago, burtbollinger said:

this TOUCHES on what I have seen and experienced with them:  

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forum/index.php?threads/do-peppermint-shrimp-eat-acans.56594/

I have seen over a dozen examples of peppermint shrimps destroying acans.  if someone is having issues with acans, my first question is "are there any peppermint shrimp in the tank?"

 

Its a funny one eh? Mine are definitely great and only ever pick at nasties. Possibly because I feed EVERY FOOD KNOWN TO MAN..