Just got my Haddon Carpet

[m0nkie]

Hi guys. Just picked up this neon green Haddoni carpet. I love it so much. I first wanted the red one, but it was a little too big for my tank. And too expensive for my first carpet.

I made a small corner for it. With some deeper sand. Trying to use the rock as a wall now. fingers crossed it likes this spot. It's has plenty shady places if it wants to hide.

Shall I move the MP10 a little higher? the LFS (the owner I know for awhile and knows his fish), suggest high flow. Most threads I read says low flow.. what do you guys think? All powerheads are off right now to help it attach.

mouth opened for a little, now closing

the red Haddoni I had to pass up... someday..

 

[syrinx]

I would move it to a spot away from the glass where it can spread out if it wants. Also I cringe when I see the pump right above it, ready to shred.

 

[m0nkie]

Ill move the mp10. All pumps are off now.

What do you mean where it can spread out? Where would u suggest?

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Ill move the mp10. All pumps are off now.

What do you mean where it can spread out? Where would u suggest?

Hey, nice Haddoni. I think the post above suggests that there isn't much room between live rock and glass for the nem due to its size...may need more space in depth.

 

[m0nkie]

ahh got it. thanks. I'll move the rock work a little so it has more space

 

[m0nkie]

Moved some rocks out and my freaked out jawfish dashed out and got caught. Only for a second on the tail.. i pulled it off. Got my hands stuck on it and now its itchy.. gotta get some gloves. :facepalm:

 

[DasCamel]

Moved some rocks out and my freaked out jawfish dashed out and got caught. Only for a second on the tail.. i pulled it off. Got my hands stuck on it and now its itchy.. gotta get some gloves. :facepalm:

It'll stick to the gloves also. Close call are good for the fish, they'll learn quickly.

I wouldn't place it under a power head, too easy for it to climb up into it.

Don't get crazy with the flow, it'll move. I've noticed low flow for us, means high for the LFS.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

I've noticed low flow for us, means high for the LFS.

+1. To them 10-15 turnover rate is high, LOL.

 

[m0nkie]

thanks! I've turned the 2 powerheads on top of the carpet off. I'll figure something out tomorrow morning.

also took out all the rocks around it.

 

[Throttle]

Man that's a nice carpet! Once my new tank is more established definitely on my list.

 

[Fishy 1]

Congrats on the new carpet, it's a beauty

 

[dalilgriffith]

Turn the pumps down/off until it grabs the bottom of your tank bud.

 

[asudavew]

Nice haddoni.

Sticky is good.

Welcome to the addiction!

 

[m0nkie]

How long do they take to stick to a surface? This morning the foot is still just hanging there, not attached to anything.. everything else looks the same

 

[dalilgriffith]

Can take a few days. Like I said... turn the pumps down to a slow crawl, dig a hole, and hope for the best.

 

[m0nkie]

Yup. 2 pumps are off. 1 pump is on low on opposite side pointing up. So hes not getting any movement. Its exactly as i placed it.

 

[DasCamel]

He should attach fairly quickly if happy. If not just double check your water parameters.

 

[m0nkie]

Salinity 1.026
temp 78
nitrite ammonia both 0
nitrate ~30
Alk 9.5
cal 450
mag 1300.

His mouth is a little open now. Stomach showing a little. Not a good sign.

 

[m0nkie]

I'm going to prepare a hospital tank just in case. Going to shop for some cipro too.

if the stomach continue to show for the next day or two, should I take it out for treatment?

 

[addictedreefer]

I would also do my best to get those nitrates down. Way too high for sesnitive anemones. If you elect to treat and use tank water (as I would recemmend), that would go a long way towards lowering your levels.