I have tried my second time with RPE. My first try they started to multiply, and then they would loose their color and look almost iridescent. I am now trying my second batch and they are doing the same thing. When initially purchased, they were a nice red color. Now they look washed out...almost a clear color. Any ideas as to why???? They are opening up all the way.
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camaroracer214
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what kind of light do you have? what are the water parameters?
The nitrates usually run around 40 or 20. I have about 11 fish....in a 55 gallon. Also, a large amount of live rock. I have tried to lower the nitrate level but cant seem to get it to go down. I have done water changes with RO water, and that doesnt seem to help. Also, I cut back feedings to one time a day...and sometimes skip a day.
I am unable to keep any hard corals and lately leathers in the tank. My leather I have had for about a year recently died and I replaced it and about a week later it was on its way out.
Any suggestions would be great. I have been into saltwater for about 2 years now....and I know I have a great deal to learn. Any advice would be great.
I am unable to keep any hard corals and lately leathers in the tank. My leather I have had for about a year recently died and I replaced it and about a week later it was on its way out.
Any suggestions would be great. I have been into saltwater for about 2 years now....and I know I have a great deal to learn. Any advice would be great.
sidjam
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try a RDSB (remote deep sand bed) for the nitrates. here is the thread on it.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=595109&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=595109&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
buttons buster
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Try to cut back on your number of fish.
Well it kinda depends:
What kind of fish do you have?
Well it kinda depends:
What kind of fish do you have?
1 yellow tang, 3 clown, 1 royal gramma, 2 blue damsels, 1 firefish, 2 gumdrop gobies, 1 sand goby.
Most everything in the tank is doing great. Just when I introduce the RPE that they lose their color. I am wanting to get some PPE, but if i am having such a hard time with RPE...I dont know if I should.
Most everything in the tank is doing great. Just when I introduce the RPE that they lose their color. I am wanting to get some PPE, but if i am having such a hard time with RPE...I dont know if I should.
customanimalart
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Do you have a pic of your RPE's? Here is a pic of mine.
I just recently boought them, and this is the color they came in as. Is this coloring good?
Sorry about my photo as it is a bit washed out, but the color is pretty much on with the actual ones. They are under T-5 lighting.
I saw a macro shot of RPE's and they were defiitely more redd than this. Enhanced maybe? But mine are supposed to be True RPE's from a reputable seller.
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