Recent content by tony11387

I say Chrysophytes. You might have high silicates.

The growths seem to be disappearing on their own.

I was thinking the same thing and so I read the following article: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/sp/ After I read it, some doubt about the identification remained in my mind.

An acid bath is sometimes recommended with a solution of vinegar and ro/di water. You can also use muriatic acid and water, but at a much lower concentration.

It appeared about a week ago

Yeah, the concierge told me that taking the lava rock would bring bad luck. Some have even mailed the rocks back in an attempt to reverse the effect.

A couple of years ago I stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa resort and they have a beach made up of large stony coral rocks. I picked up 3 nice pieces and brought them back with me as carry-on. No one in the airport said anything. These rocks are the nicest pieces I have.

High silicate levels can be the culprit. Re-check your water.

I say crysophytes.

I say reduce its stress levels and feed it well. Wrasses are hardy and it should be able to fight off the infection.

To me, it looks like crysophytes. What is your water source? Water high in silicates will usually produce this.

I say body shape and feeding behavior.

I cut out the front grill and just push the center of the impeller in a couple of times until it turns the correct way. A bonus is the added flow without the front grill.

Get a hang on skimmer. You can also use the canister with carbon and GFO plus some floss. Also, definitely go with RODI and save yourself a lot of headaches.

Six Line Wrasse