Sick Z's & P's
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SIR PATRICK
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Baby colonistas. They are sooo tiny!!! They could be irritating your polyps into closing....might want to look into adding a fish that will keep them in check. They can (like flatworms) over populate, in the right conditions, and cause minor issues- such as you are experiencing right now.
There are many irritators that will give you ployps that look just like the ones you have pictured in the original post.
I would definitly not rule out Muchos idea on Allelopathy, from what I have read on your tank.
There are many irritators that will give you ployps that look just like the ones you have pictured in the original post.
I would definitly not rule out Muchos idea on Allelopathy, from what I have read on your tank.
SIR PATRICK
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^ Reef safe, yes.
Do you see them in the pic on the stems of those polyps?? That right there is irritation enough to keep them from opening enough- you think?
Looks to me, they are playing the role of an irritator.
Do you see them in the pic on the stems of those polyps?? That right there is irritation enough to keep them from opening enough- you think?
Looks to me, they are playing the role of an irritator.
chrishet
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I am implementing Mucho's suggestions - great advice for sure! skimmer is again running and I've added poly. I've removed my autotopoff.com ATO system in case there was any stray voltage coming from it. Today I am replacing 2 bulbs.
I do see these snails crawling all over my corals and not just at night...It appears that they are hiding in my colonies during the day...for example I can see about a dozen of these little guys in my PPE colony that consists of 20 or so polyps. Here is a pic I took today at around 11am of some snails on my Alpha Omega colony.
I do see these snails crawling all over my corals and not just at night...It appears that they are hiding in my colonies during the day...for example I can see about a dozen of these little guys in my PPE colony that consists of 20 or so polyps. Here is a pic I took today at around 11am of some snails on my Alpha Omega colony.
chrishet
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lol...I was thinking the same thing.....I put a Sixline in this afternoon...
I must say that after 24 hours of attention to this issue my Eagle Eyes, Orange Bam Bams and PPE's seem to be doing much better...my Lunar Eclipse are marginally better...All others are about the same. The poly picked up a LOT of red algae, perhaps cyno. So far I disconnected my ATO sensors, added Poly, started the skimmer, and changed 2 of 4 bulbs....I am going to hold off on the water change for another week. Thx again all...I will keep the thread posted....
I must say that after 24 hours of attention to this issue my Eagle Eyes, Orange Bam Bams and PPE's seem to be doing much better...my Lunar Eclipse are marginally better...All others are about the same. The poly picked up a LOT of red algae, perhaps cyno. So far I disconnected my ATO sensors, added Poly, started the skimmer, and changed 2 of 4 bulbs....I am going to hold off on the water change for another week. Thx again all...I will keep the thread posted....
How are things looking?
chrishet
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Thx for checking back MR...I think things have improved a bit, I'm still not happy with the Lunar Eclipse, Nuclear Greens, and Alpha Omega's...but the PPE's, PH's, Dragon Eyes, and Bam Bams look much better. Today I am replacing my RODI filters and putting back the ATO system. I have not done a water change for 8 days but have been keeping close eye on my params...my calc was down to 325 so I am adjust up the dosing a bit. All in all I think things are bounding back...my gut says the skimmer and poly helped the most so far...perhaps my new RODI filters will also help - they were 12 months old. This is all making me rethink my design for my new system, a mixed reef 36x36x16 shallow...my plan is to have views from all 4 sides with different coral classifications somewhat separated - i.e. softies/lps/sps and perhaps an anenome safe side. however I think the whole chem warefare thing is something I had not considered in terms of water quality. Thx for making me think...
Glad things are slowly turning the corner for you. Keep the faith though, some will take longer than others and that is perfectly normal. I would highly recommend keeping a log of everything you do, even new additions, modifications and replacements. In the event there is ever an issue, you can flip a page and see if the changes coincide with any issues which may arise. Keep us updated and good luck my friend.
Mucho Reef
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