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gmerek2

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  1. if its trauma it should clear as it heals. There might be a small amount of clouding that is left (scar tissue)
  2. I would guess healing scratch also. If the problem affects just one of a fish's eyes, the cause is likely to be a specific injury to that eye alone. If both eyes are equally affected, the problem is not likely to be a simple injury, and there is more of a chance that the problem is systemic - involving the entire fish, or in the case of multiple animals showing the same symptom, the entire aquarium
  3. Do we need a copepod hunting license? DNR will find something to bust us on. Ill take y'all out tomorrow but the boat can't get too close to shore
  4. Soak in a bucket for a day to losen up dirt or crusted up old dead algae. Then scrub and place in tank
  5. with that big of ammonia and nitrates spike I think it was a # 2 did you feed the cat any tracers (corn) before the incident? if not the # 2 would be undetectable. bad bad kitty cat some spankinz are in order
  6. Im in on the nerdy copepod trip if it involves beer and actually catching copepods that will live in my tank a long time without dieing of shock right away from salinity difference.
  7. I doubt he would bother my fish they are full of %$#* n vinegar. What LFS did you buy him at? What is the coolest reef store in MOCO? I went to aquarium one the other day pretty neat.
  8. My skimmer bubbles died after sticking my hands in after a good rinse in the old sink. That made me sad so I poured a beer and it foamed up too much :( so I stuck my hand in the beer and the bubbles went away faster. Thanks for this post I always wondered what everyone else does. Your gloves must have a water tight seal?!
  9. I know this is really basic but have to check because I had these problems because Im new. make sure your water level in sump does not fluctuate. for every half inch of water drop in my sump, the bubbles drop 2-3 inches in my skimmer. take apart and make sure there is nothing stuck in pump, dirt etc. As with any skimmer bubbles drop with hands in water so you have to make fine tuning adjustments a half hour or so after touching any part of the system. fishfood etc can do the same thing.
  10. Yes but the big Zoa is dis colored ill research that palys thank you. It still stays open so I don't think it's Zoa pox any more thanks for your help.
  11. Here is another pic
  12. I think it's Zoa pox now after doing some research. :(
  13. The ones that are green are ok and I do not believe have any white spots. The sick ones are losing color
  14. White spots on neck. Need identification help and treatment. Thanks
  15. My MP40 blows mine around when its on full blast. But only blows directly below where the main jet stream deflects off the glass. I just put sand in last week so Im no expert on the matter yet. I bought very fine powdery sand Im going to try a little heavier stuff in that area. Also I could put a rock in that location to help breakup the strong flow. What is comes down to is that its not a huge problem and I wouldnt worry too much about it.
  16. Here is what my reef octopus directions say. Collection Cup: It should be cleaned at least once a week, depending on the organic load. Cleaning will enhance the extraction substantially. Reaction Chamber: Take apart skimmer and clean every 6 months recommended. Pump: Take apart pump and clean every 4 months recommended. Use a vinegar/water solution for cleaning off excess build up. The parts included with the pump are the venturi, volute cover, pinwheel impeller, and shaft with 2 rubber grommets.
  17. Them things put on one heck of a lightning bolt display thats a bummer! :( :( Who did you order it from?
  18. Doubt you are serious because that is funny stuff. But I think there is a chance you are because I find my wifes hair all over the darn house and on my clothing. But I dont have any in the fish tank. This could be a bad procedure but I rinse my hands/arms in sink water before entering tank. Cover your RODI water trash can with a trash can lid. Cover transport water buckets. Oh and tell her to stop having dunking for apples contests in tank while you are gone.
  19. Ok thanks I'll do a check on the generator!
  20. paul will them suckers reproduce or are they just for a healthy snack? I know mandarins will eat amphipods but do most other fish eat them for a snack? when I turn my lights on at night I see dark flee like 1-2mm bugs scurry into the rock crevices are they amphipods or copods? Im drilling a refugium tank this week can't wait.
  21. Don't forget about considering weight of a larger tank too since it probably isn't going in a basement. A longer tank goes over more floor joists giving less risk of floor sag. But that is opening up a whole new can of worms :( my hippo tang lives in 125g 6' seems as happy as a captive fish can be.
  22. Well I learned today that coralline has many shades of red and also different colors. It's hard not slimy. You guys are good. The white feels like sponge. I bought/moved this 125 tank used 2 weeks ago that rock was moved and probably flipped over. The rocks have a variety of sponges. Will the light kill the sponge?
  23. Looks spongy because it has a kind of fancy detail like frost on a window. Is the maroon on tip of the other rock normal?
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