Mike's 300 Double-D
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prop-frags
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Thought you guys might be interested in a problem we had recently.
A couple of weeks ago we came home to find several dead or near dead fish. The flame angel, female bellus, and the c.f. lanceolatus were down. The regal angel, both earli wrasses, and several others were hiding and breathing hard.
There were no signs of any problems with any of the equipment, nor were there any apparent signs of water quality issues (within testable parameters).
We immediately suspected a contaminant or toxin, and so did a big water change and put two reactors of GAC online.
We are so happy to report that the regal, earl's, and others made a recovery.
We are also very saddened by the untimely loss of the bellus, flame angel, and lanceolatus. We have no conclusive evidence whatsoever of what caused the event. Was it one of the cucumbers? A toxic spawning (is there even such a thing?) No idea. it's maddening.
A couple of weeks ago we came home to find several dead or near dead fish. The flame angel, female bellus, and the c.f. lanceolatus were down. The regal angel, both earli wrasses, and several others were hiding and breathing hard.
There were no signs of any problems with any of the equipment, nor were there any apparent signs of water quality issues (within testable parameters).
We immediately suspected a contaminant or toxin, and so did a big water change and put two reactors of GAC online.
We are so happy to report that the regal, earl's, and others made a recovery.
We are also very saddened by the untimely loss of the bellus, flame angel, and lanceolatus. We have no conclusive evidence whatsoever of what caused the event. Was it one of the cucumbers? A toxic spawning (is there even such a thing?) No idea. it's maddening.
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Thanks guys! We are thankful that there were no more losses.
On a good note, we thought we would share an updated video from an underwater perspective:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VQMHrpBxUYM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Best watched in HD
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Thanks Dave! and LOL, if it were only that easy! It was a challenge trying to keep the camera still underwater so some of the footage ended up a bit shakey.
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Thought we'd share some recent pics...
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
I am a big fan of that angel. Beautiful underwater video.
prop-frags
SPS Slave
prop-frags
SPS Slave
It's been a while since we last posted an FTS, so here goes:
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Beautiful work of art.
A_CoupleClowns
New member
I agree, what a masterpiece. :thumbsup:
What type of angel is that? Kind of looks like a Bellus crossed with a Spotbreast.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Hey what type of acro is that at the 2:13 mark on your latest video?Thanks guys! We are thankful that there were no more losses.
On a good note, we thought we would share an updated video from an underwater perspective:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VQMHrpBxUYM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Best watched in HD
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
I think it's a spotted breast male angel.
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Thank you sir - always a true compliment coming from you!
Thanks to you both. We really do see it that way - we try to keep refining the placement and choice of the corals for a natural, pleasant look. Suggestions and critiques are welcome!
That is a rather unique specimen of Genicanthus semifasciatus or Japanese Swallowtail.
That's the $500 Efflo - and we're really glad we didn't pay that much for it! :lolspin:
A_CoupleClowns
New member
Very cool!
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Thought we'd share a few pics:
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