anemone phosphate lvls

[RLeclerc]

Wat are the required lvls? and wats pushing it?

 

[Toddrtrex]

What does "wat" mean?

 

[RLeclerc]

hmm?

 

[Amphiprion]

Some may disagree, but on average, phosphate doesn't seem to affect most anemones to any real degree. I've seen healthy specimens in both very low and very high concentrations. I wouldn't imagine high levels would be ideal for an ailing specimen, though.

 

[Greg 45]

Not to high jack thread I guess he is asking for good peramiters for nems
phos high low
nittrates high low
temp high low
what are people keeping there tanks at ???

 

[RLeclerc]

Thanks greg all that would be great

 

[RLeclerc]

ohhh is there any parameter more important than the others?

 

[Greg 45]

RLeclerc I put that out there so Todd can answere this he is the go to guy for nems .

 

[rekn]

ohhh is there any parameter more important than the others?

i would say salinity

 

[Toddrtrex]

Not to high jack thread I guess he is asking for good peramiters for nems
phos high low
nittrates high low
temp high low
what are people keeping there tanks at ???

RLeclerc I put that out there so Todd can answere this he is the go to guy for nems .

Thanks. I guess I am showing my age by not knowing what the word "wat" meant.

With a Salifert test kit, I have 0 phosphate readings, same for nitrates. Can't say if high phosphate would be bad, since I keep mine low. (( all my tanks have SPS in them )) But I will defer to "Amphiprion", and agree that high levels wouldn't be good for an ailing anemone.

For temps, this time of year mine are around 78-83, in the winter time they are lower, but it is hard to keep them lower with it so hot out.

 

[808Rob]

my salinity is almost 1.025, is that good for nems?

 

[Toddrtrex]

my salinity is almost 1.025, is that good for nems?

What is "almost" ?

I keep all of mine at 1.026/35 PPT.

 

[808Rob]

on my hydrometer it's almost 1.025..

 

[Mavrk]

on my hydrometer it's almost 1.025..

Meaning a little below, or a little above 1.025.

Shoot for 1.026 if that is what you are asking. SG is temperature dependent and the hydrometer arms can stick sometimes. Best to get a refractometer and aim for 35ppt. They are not expensive, and since this hobby is really all about saltwater it is worth getting.

 

[808Rob]

Meaning a little below, or a little above 1.025.

Shoot for 1.026 if that is what you are asking. SG is temperature dependent and the hydrometer arms can stick sometimes. Best to get a refractometer and aim for 35ppt. They are not expensive, and since this hobby is really all about saltwater it is worth getting.

good point.

 

[RLeclerc]

so pretty much i must focus on salinity lvls? sorry im a noobski

 

[Mavrk]

I say keep your nitrates and phosphates down anyway or you will have nuisance algae. Salinity is just the fastest to fix and easiest to maintain. The main thing is not to have cycles going on or the anemones will not be happy.

 

[Amphiprion]

If you are wanting other parameters, be sure to keep alkalinity in check. Anemones are extremely sensitive to high alkalinity. Conversely, they seem to be fairly tolerant of low alkalinity--however, the various changes that occur with lower alkalinity may not be desirable nor good for much of anything. Best keep it at reasonable levels.

 

[AD87]

Really.... We can tell you a noobski (new to hobby). Try the search button first, its going to give you the best information since this topic has been discussed before.

Try to complete your thoughts and words for the best response. Im not trying to bash you but it can be very annoying when someone asks you a question and you respond with "hmm?"



For salinity levels you need to be using a calibrated refractometer! Like Todd said 1.026 is perfect and thats where I keep mine.

 

[RLeclerc]

right... k so ill watch my alk and salinity