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DavidGraves
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For QT I never cycle the tank or worry about seeded floss. The HOB filter with clean floss and powerhead will be plenty of aeration. Pvc fittings can be used for hiding places. I use an ammonia alert badge and would do 2g water change every other day. Clean up the uneaten food and waste that settles to the bottom with a turkey baster. Remember to use dedicated everything for the qt to prevent cross contamination.
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Bacterial infection? I would spend some time in the reefcentral fish disease forums. I wish I knew more about treating fish disease, but I guess I've been fortunate to not have to learn too much around it. Good luck!
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Sounds like I might have guessed right with bacterial infection. I've had a fish have pop-eye, another bacterial infection symptom, and it recovered (my female clown) and has even since laid eggs. Not sure if she gained sight in that eye ever again, but she seems okay.
Sounds like I might have guessed right with bacterial infection. I've had a fish have pop-eye, another bacterial infection symptom, and it recovered (my female clown) and has even since laid eggs. Not sure if she gained sight in that eye ever again, but she seems okay.
Yup determined it is tail rot, maybe brought on my the tail getting nipped by the power head I was told. He is doing good and eating twice a day and seems happy. He is at full dose on copper and 2nd day on melafix. My main tank is still brown but I think it might be getting better, still changing floss every 12 hours and this is my skimmer every 2 days. lots of suds but its 1/2 above the water with the gate open all the way.
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So it's been about 3 month now and the water was not to clear looking so I pulled the purigen and chemical pure elite out and recharged and replaced, what a difference in water clarity. Skimmer is always brown and pulling cobs of crap out and filter floss is still on a 12 hour replace cycle. Now I need to add some more color to the tank it's pretty white with purple spots all over. Anyone got some suggestions?
Sounds like your coralline algae is already growing. Are you just looking for coral suggestions?
Yes easy corals, I can't get my torch to come out half the time, it may be the lighting.
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My clown isn't doing so great, I think he might be losing the battle, acting funny and the tail rot is speeding up. This hobby is very frustrating.
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My clown isn't doing so great, I think he might be losing the battle, acting funny and the tail rot is speeding up. This hobby is very frustrating.
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drakedeming
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Hopefully he pulls through. Patience.
Well I got the little guy to eat some today, still swimming funny, nose down, day 5 on meds. So i was in the next town over and i found this little guy, I believe a rainbow rose tip or just a rose tip. First pic is 5 minutes after I put him on the rock I wanted him. Next few are 3 hours after.
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So what's your guys take on nassarius snails. I don't think I like them much anymore, they die and you can't find them. This fish tank stuff is my nemesis. Not sure why my tank just one day spikes. No fish in it just the CUC and 3 pellets a day for the shrimp and hermits to eat.
So its been a week and my nitrites are still up over .50, I don't know what died but I think I need to do something vs waiting it out so I don't loose anything. What do you guys think I should do? I was also thinking about taking a rock or 2 out and changing my layout a bit to give me more room on the floor, it's vary cramped. I have 28lb of rock right now. Should I place one in the back chamber or add chetto? I can place all my corals and inverts in a holding tank while I do all this. I have no fish, I'm not good at fish apparently.
