JaYbIrD1969
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You need to keep a very close eye on it because if it does die, you will need to remove it quickly. They can foul your tank badly if left for any amount of time, they will start to fall apart like wet toilet paper. Dont asl how I know. Im one of those guys who got one before I was ready back in the day.
The fact that its still anchored and seems to be accepting food is good. You seriously need to take the advice youre getting here. When you do a water change, match the current tank salinity and temperature exactly. Make sure the salt solution has completely dissolved for a few hours before you sdo the water change.
Dont try to fix the tank with perfect perameters in your new water. You have to match whats already in the tank. Once youve done this, then you can ease the salinity in the direction necessary. same with temperature. If your salinity is too high. remove a 1/2 gallon from the tank and slowly replace it with fresh water with a slow siphon with air tubing.. do this once or twice a day until youve reached 1.023. If your salinity is too low, when you do your water change, fill the tank 1/4" higher than normal and as the natural evaporation occures, you salinity will increase.
Temperature is a no brainer, just adjust your heaters.
Wait a good 3-4 hours to test your water after any changes you make to give things ample time to mix.
I hope you get serious about improving your water quality and create a suitable home for your critters.
The fact that its still anchored and seems to be accepting food is good. You seriously need to take the advice youre getting here. When you do a water change, match the current tank salinity and temperature exactly. Make sure the salt solution has completely dissolved for a few hours before you sdo the water change.
Dont try to fix the tank with perfect perameters in your new water. You have to match whats already in the tank. Once youve done this, then you can ease the salinity in the direction necessary. same with temperature. If your salinity is too high. remove a 1/2 gallon from the tank and slowly replace it with fresh water with a slow siphon with air tubing.. do this once or twice a day until youve reached 1.023. If your salinity is too low, when you do your water change, fill the tank 1/4" higher than normal and as the natural evaporation occures, you salinity will increase.
Temperature is a no brainer, just adjust your heaters.
Wait a good 3-4 hours to test your water after any changes you make to give things ample time to mix.
I hope you get serious about improving your water quality and create a suitable home for your critters.