55semireef
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I always wondered why my blue Haddoni never folds when the lights are on. Why does it do this?
Why does my Carpet do this?
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55semireef
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Its not that because when the lights go out my carpet folds but its when the lights are on my carpet does this. But thanks for the input anyways.
55semireef
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Thats what I am thinking too. It has plenty of light, it is REALLY sticky and gets fed quite often because I spoil my anemones.
I agree. I think its personality too.
55semireef
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Oh really, thats very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
55semireef
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Yeah I think its just a personality thing now. I just wish it would fold. It looks cooler imo. Oh well, its still a beautiful anemone.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
I've seen many pictures of this particular anemone. (It's beautiful, BTW.)
I've noticed a couple of things about it:
*it's still smallish in size. It will undoubtedly develop folds as it grows.
*look where it's located. It's foot is anchored against the corner glass. It appears to be searching for more light. Or food. Or both.
*check for oxygen saturation levels. Anemones will take on this appearance in aquariums that have low levels of oxygen.
I've noticed a couple of things about it:
*it's still smallish in size. It will undoubtedly develop folds as it grows.
*look where it's located. It's foot is anchored against the corner glass. It appears to be searching for more light. Or food. Or both.
*check for oxygen saturation levels. Anemones will take on this appearance in aquariums that have low levels of oxygen.
55semireef
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Thanks for the compliment.
Its not to big yet but it is growing and is very healthy. Its foot is really close to the front panel of the glass. The foot is attached to the bottom of the tank but really close to the front. It gets plenty of food. I spoil it.
The light isn't an issue either. T5 Tek lighting with individual reflectors 4x54 watts is plenty of light. Right now I am keeping sps and a Crocea clam with no problem, which are more light demanding than Haddonis. It could be an oxygen issue. When you say low levels of oxygen, do you mean low levels of dissolved oxygen? How could I increase this? I have one return line coming from my sump and several other powerheads in the tank for more flow. If I were to switch out the return line pump to a stronger one, would that increase the dissolved oxygen in the tank? I was planning on doing this soon anyways because I want more flow. Now that I think about it, I think oxygen could very well be a reason.
Thanks
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
A big skimmer is one of the best ways to oxygenate a reef aquarium. It also has added benefits.
55semireef
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8381945#post8381945 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
A big skimmer is one of the best ways to oxygenate a reef aquarium. It also has added benefits.
A bigger skimmer eh? I do have a pretty crapy skimmer. Its a Red Sea Prizm Dlx.
But what about the powerhead upgrade? Would that also help?
55semireef
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Well Gary, I upgraded my protein skimmer to a much better one and I also upgraded my pump in my sump. My tank is already looking better.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
:thumbsup:
It might be a coincidence things are looking better so quickly... but it probably isn't.
It might be a coincidence things are looking better so quickly... but it probably isn't.
55semireef
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Well there is definately more flow in the tank and now my carpet isn't stretching up anymore. So I guess so far so good. I also feel better about my tank now that I have more flow and a better protein skimmer.
55semireef
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Hmmmm...the pump is a mag that pumps 750 gallons per hour I think and I am not to sure what kind the skimmer is.
I know the skimmer is doing a much better job and its rated up to 75 gallons. Its doing a way better job than my old przm.
