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Reefing Tip – W/E  9/4  Flatworms

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There are a couple different species commonly seen but all are small (about 1/16 of an inch or smaller).  These reddish brown "flat" worms will appear on the tank glass, the sand, on your corals ... on everything in the tank.

Flatworms do not eat or hurt corals but if allowed to grow in enough numbers they can block a coral from getting enough light.  Flatworms have toxins in their flesh that can be harmful if eaten by fish BUT I've found 2 fish that aren't bothered by them & actually eat them as though they were a delicacy!

The Byno Sleeper Goby!
This cool little sand sifter is about 4 inches long and spends his day sifting the sand.  Not only does he keep our sand looking great he's also chowing down on the flatworms as well!  Look at that belly!!  :c)

Anything but shy, this super reef friendly, peaceful & inexpensive beauty is a fantastic way to rid a tank of those unwanted flatworms!  OH!...and they also have wonderful personalities!

The Scooter Dragonet!
Another cool little fish that scoots about our tanks always looking for tasty copepods and more to fill their never ending appetite!  The unique fish have proven themselves to be great at eating flatworms too! 

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Baby Coral Exchange Program:  Last Update:  8/16

5 Piece Limit on Mounted Corals

Due to the large numbers already in stock, I must put limits on the number of and the species of mounted corals I can accept at this time.  The new limit is 5 flesh attached specimens per customer per week.  This includes LPS & SPS corals as well.  Unmounted frags are limited at 10 pieces.  Each coral must meet the guidelines listed below.  No exceptions.  If you have more than 5 of a truly rare/pretty coral, please e-mail me & send pictures before packing them up and see if I can take more.  My tanks are literally stuffed right now & I have corals waiting to be cut here too!
This is a GREAT result of so many of you having successful tanks!  :c)

Corals NOT accepted at this time... Striped Pulsing Xenia, Gold/Brown & Neon Green Capnella & Gold/Brown Zoos.

Corals WANTED at this time:  colorful Mushrooms (Greens, Reds Blues), solid Neon Orange or Green Zoos etc.

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Make Some $ & Support your Reef Addiction....Umm I mean Hobby.  :0)
A wonderful result of a thriving reef tank is that your corals will GROW...right out of your tank if left unchecked.  At some point you'll be forced to harvest some of that growth.  Instead of throwing away what you cut, make babies & make $!  Bring in your baby corals based on the guidelines listed below & buy anything you like in the store whether live or dry goods.  :0)  You'll also be helping to save a reef!

1. Rock bases must be at least 3 inches ALL corals.  Do NOT use terrestrial rocks.

2. Mushroom rocks need 2+ polyps per rock & not glue dependent!  Must be tissue attached.

3. Polyps such as Zoanthids & Cloves need a minimum of 5+ polyps per rock

4. Soft corals must be a minimum of 3+ inches (branching or matting species), fully tissue attached, binders removed & not glue dependent.

5. SPS cuttings must be a minimum of 2+ inches, FIRMLY tissue attached to rock or suitable reef substrate.

6. Corals with nuisance algae, macro algae &/or aptasia will not be accepted

7. Monies must be used at the time the corals are brought in.

The above guidelines have been established for the success of every hobbyist who buys our corals.  Given the large amount of water flow inside our tanks, smaller rocks easily tumble.  Corals not tissue attached will many times detach during shipping.  Let's make those babies & show people what "Made In Maine" quality is all about!  :c)

Rubble Rock:  I have inexpensive rock that can be purchased then broken to make your own rubble to mount your cuttings on.  I also have specialized "plugs" for sale that will fit light diffuser grid holes for those of you needing to glue SPS, Gorgonians etc.

Got coral frags?...but don't want to take up the space or the time & hassle to mount?  Bag them up, bring them in & receive $ for each!  Note:  ALL coral frags must be fully healed to be accepted.

For those looking to try their hand at propagating I offer free "How To" advice.  :0)

Unmounted Coral Frags Available For Sale!
Unmounted coral frags are also available for purchase in-store!  Colorful SPS, Mushrooms, Zoanthids, Polyps and more.  Individual prices are listed on the frag tanks.  Come in & check them out!  :0)