JaimeAdams
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That can be a sign of internal parasites, not not always.
Ivan's terribly slow 225 build
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IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
That's an understatement. 60 degrees yesterday, 27 and snowy tomorrow. You could get a sunburn and frostbite in the same week. We've got enough LFS around here, that I'm sure I'll found at least a few fish.
- Ivan
IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
True. My problem is I couldn't find any kind of internal parasite that would also result in labored breathing/swollen gills and be cured by Prazi or a FW dip. Regardless, they are doing much better now.
- Ivan
IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
Good news on a couple of fronts. First, my SeaSwirl magically started working again. I've been trying to figure out what happened without actually removing it from the tank. I tried switching outlets, cleaning the plug, physically moving the outlet pipe in case it was stuck, etc. Nothing worked. I had actually given up and thought that I unplugged it. Tonight while I was watching my clowns it suddenly started working. At first I thought it was possessed, since I was certain it was unplugged. My second thought was about the movie Maximum Overdrive. I was just waiting for some random object to spring to life next and try to kill me. Anyways, it was plugged in but did randomly spring to life and start working. Hopefully, it keeps on keeping on.
Also, I picked up a purple firefish at the LFS on Friday. It's going through the TTM currently. For TTM, I use a 20L that has a divider in the center which turns it into two ~10 gallon cubish tanks. I only fill these halfway up, since I don't want water splashing over the divider and contaminating my process. Being that it is such a small volume, the powerhead in the tank makes a lot of flow. Most fish don't seem to mind, but the firefish is bothered by it. It hides under a piece of PVC when the pump is on. At first I thought it was just being shy, and acclimating to the new home. Tonight I turned the powerhead off and it instantly came out and swam around. So, it looks like I'll be trying something different after the transfer. I might just put an airline in there and let that bubble. One good thing about the high flow is that it keeps the fish from jumping. When I turned the powerhead on after my test, it startled the fish and it went for a flight. It was pretty impressive. From a half-full tank (about 6 inches of water) it was able to jump about 4 inches over the top of the tank (about 10 inches in the air). Luckily, it landed back in its half of the tank, so all is well. If I get rid of the powerhead, I'll have to put a cover on the tank. I don't want to lose my new fish.
- Ivan
Also, I picked up a purple firefish at the LFS on Friday. It's going through the TTM currently. For TTM, I use a 20L that has a divider in the center which turns it into two ~10 gallon cubish tanks. I only fill these halfway up, since I don't want water splashing over the divider and contaminating my process. Being that it is such a small volume, the powerhead in the tank makes a lot of flow. Most fish don't seem to mind, but the firefish is bothered by it. It hides under a piece of PVC when the pump is on. At first I thought it was just being shy, and acclimating to the new home. Tonight I turned the powerhead off and it instantly came out and swam around. So, it looks like I'll be trying something different after the transfer. I might just put an airline in there and let that bubble. One good thing about the high flow is that it keeps the fish from jumping. When I turned the powerhead on after my test, it startled the fish and it went for a flight. It was pretty impressive. From a half-full tank (about 6 inches of water) it was able to jump about 4 inches over the top of the tank (about 10 inches in the air). Luckily, it landed back in its half of the tank, so all is well. If I get rid of the powerhead, I'll have to put a cover on the tank. I don't want to lose my new fish.
- Ivan
IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
The firefish is doing well. Getting ready for the first transfer. Hopefully it likes the use of a bubbler instead of a powerhead. It'll be easier for me too. Just throw the airline away after 3 days and get a new piece. I won't have to worry about taking the powerhead apart, cleaning it, and getting it completely dry.
I've also been considering the flow in the big tank. I've been slowly reducing the flow from the gyres, trying to find a setting that won't blow sand around but will keep detritus suspended. I'm also hoping that lower flow will encourage the clowns to explore a little more. When I'm sitting on my couch I can watch them hang by the overflow, which is nice, but I'd like to see them find some place else to hang out.
Question for everyone - how long should I go before a water change? With almost no bioload and only the one coral frag, I don't really see the point of changing 10% per week. What are your thoughts?
- Ivan
I've also been considering the flow in the big tank. I've been slowly reducing the flow from the gyres, trying to find a setting that won't blow sand around but will keep detritus suspended. I'm also hoping that lower flow will encourage the clowns to explore a little more. When I'm sitting on my couch I can watch them hang by the overflow, which is nice, but I'd like to see them find some place else to hang out.
Question for everyone - how long should I go before a water change? With almost no bioload and only the one coral frag, I don't really see the point of changing 10% per week. What are your thoughts?
- Ivan
IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
I can certainly understand that decision. I just don't like the looks of a barebottom tank as much as one with some sand. I didn't paint the bottom of my tank, so barebottom isn't really an option for me.
- Ivan
IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
I've been having a lot of connection issues with my Apex lately. I don't think it's my home network, since I have connection problems at odd times (late at night or when everyone is gone). The issues seem to come and go. One day I'll have good connection and the next it'll disconnect from Fusion 50 times in a day. I've tried everything I can think of to fix the issues - updated router firmware, rebooted the Apex, etc. I've done a speed test on my internet service and everything looks good. So, tonight I ordered a 150' ethernet cable. I don't think my wireless adapter is the problem, but this will tell me for sure. Yes, I could move my modem/router to the fish tank and test with a shorter cable, but that's almost as much work as just running the long cable. Hopefully, this fixes the issues.
Since things seem to breaking a lot lately, my dosing pump decided it didn't want to pump anymore. This one should be an easy fix. I ordered a couple of replacement tubes from BRS.
I called Danner today about my skimmer pump. They received it 2 weeks ago (according to USPS tracking), so I had hoped to hear from them by now. The lady on the phone didn't know the status and said the people in the warehouse were gone for the day. They are supposed to call with a status tomorrow. I would like to have my skimmer back.
- Ivan
Since things seem to breaking a lot lately, my dosing pump decided it didn't want to pump anymore. This one should be an easy fix. I ordered a couple of replacement tubes from BRS.
I called Danner today about my skimmer pump. They received it 2 weeks ago (according to USPS tracking), so I had hoped to hear from them by now. The lady on the phone didn't know the status and said the people in the warehouse were gone for the day. They are supposed to call with a status tomorrow. I would like to have my skimmer back.
- Ivan
IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
I'm having troubles with the Apex's connection to Fusion. Today was a pretty good day and it disconnected 34 times in 24 hours. As you can see in the picture, it happens during all hours of the day. I also have difficulties interfacing with the Apex through Fusion (programming changes don't upload properly, feed mode doesn't engage, etc.). I have these problems whether I'm on my laptop using wifi or on my cell phone using the cell network. I don't have connection problems with any of my other devices. My connection speed tested out at 150 Mbps download and over 12 Mbps upload. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
- Ivan
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IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
Here is fine. It might help someone else out also. Besides, I don't have a lot going on with my tank right now. :hmm5:
- Ivan
OK here are a few questions first:
Is your apex wired straight to a hub or router or straight to the modem?
Is it ran wireless to hub or router?
How long is the cabling?
Does the cabling cross any lights or power supplies?
Have you plugged in another device into the same cable to see if that device looses connection also? (same exact cable and location is more to the point)
Have you checked the cable to see if there are any crimps or bends that may have damaged the cable?
Lets start with those and move forward.
Is your apex wired straight to a hub or router or straight to the modem?
Is it ran wireless to hub or router?
How long is the cabling?
Does the cabling cross any lights or power supplies?
Have you plugged in another device into the same cable to see if that device looses connection also? (same exact cable and location is more to the point)
Have you checked the cable to see if there are any crimps or bends that may have damaged the cable?
Lets start with those and move forward.
IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
My replies are above.
Poor connection through the wireless adapter or cable was my first guess, which is why I bought the long cable. If that doesn't solve the issue, I'll suspect a problem with the Apex, unless you know of something else that could be the issue.
- Ivan
IvanTheTerrible
Fish Nerd
I forgot to add that the Apex was disconnected from Fusion before and after I disconnected the cable and did the speed test with my laptop. The more I think about this, the more I suspect the Apex brain is the problem.
- Ivan
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