Okay... Gonna try an "accepted" set up.

[Rob in Puyallup]

Thanks, Jill.

[Rob in Puyallup]

Someone gave birth in my original Bookshelf tank today. At least 15 larvae are doing the head down bop this evening...

[BostonJill]

Someone gave birth in my original Bookshelf tank today. At least 15 larvae are doing the head down bop this evening...

That's great!! Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I only had one batch of eight in almost nine months. I don't have any macroalgae and I only feed about every two to three weeks.I wonder if that can be the problem? I have plenty of light and everyone looks happy and red. Rob tell us your secret

[Rob in Puyallup]

Promise not to tell, Jill?

Small daily feedings.

A small HOB filter that provides water movement.

Macro algae and live rock.

Occasional water changes.

[Rob in Puyallup]

BTW... Absolutely nothing is happening in my "accepted setup". I occasionally see a shrimp or two, the MTS are always out eating like they are in my other tanks. The chaeto grows well.

It's my experience that my tanks that are fed, get water changes and have at least minimal water movement are, for me, successful. Not only do the opae ula swim where I can see them - always - but they are very prolific.

[BostonJill]

Promise not to tell, Jill?

Small daily feedings.

A small HOB filter that provides water movement.

Macro algae and live rock.

Occasional water changes.

Thanks Rob! Maybe I'll step up the feedings and get some macro algae.