Cliff Puckstable April 7, 2013 Share April 7, 2013 My rbta decided to walk into the powerhead. It's all tangled up right now. The mouth is still in good condition. What to do now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy G April 7, 2013 Share April 7, 2013 I would just leave it and in a day or so it will get itself out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 7, 2013 Share April 7, 2013 I don't have a factual answer, but the first thing I might do is place it in a basket separate from a lot of action in the tank, little flow, and wait for somebody with more experience. Kind of like a QT, but in your tank. If the mouth is OK, based on my reading, it will probably get better, just keep a close eye on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef April 7, 2013 Share April 7, 2013 is it mangled? it looks intact? if so i would leave it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable April 8, 2013 Author Share April 8, 2013 it didnt get tore up. Just really sad looking. This thing was huge before todays incident. I guess I will just let it rest and try to heal. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 It should be fine, I had one that was in worse shape and it recovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 Yeah, that doesn't look too bad. I'd leave it alone. Hopefully you can get your pump cover back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 you honestly got incredibly lucky....it will bounce back quickly, no worries.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 Looks okay. Should recover quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable April 8, 2013 Author Share April 8, 2013 incredible, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 keep us updated bud. that doesn't look bad at all. just take it easy, no powerheads with nems, and she'll be in proper shape in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmatte April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 It amazes me how much nems love being up against the PHs .... To their own detriment some times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable April 8, 2013 Author Share April 8, 2013 I can't believe how fast it recovered. My clown fish was back in it this morning. Hopefully it will stay put. Thanks for all your advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 Yay! That is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 But now you need a new powerhead cover. Maybe this will satisfy it for a while and it will leave the real one alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 great. i have a couple foam guards that are supposed to be for the vortechs. some for the mp10 and mp40s if you want to see if those will work or you can just take some foam and zip tie to yours. glad she recovered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable April 8, 2013 Author Share April 8, 2013 I moved the powerhead to a higher, more remote place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 Don't think it wont travel to that higher more remote area. They crawl on glass too. It moved because it was not happy with the spot it was in. Did you get this nem from me? I give all my nems one of the corners of the tank right under a MH with moderate to high flow. None of them ever move.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable April 8, 2013 Author Share April 8, 2013 I got mine from Almon, which I believe came from flowerseller. I think this one has irritable foot syndrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmatte April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 I got mine from Almon, which I believe came from flowerseller. I think this one has irritable foot syndrome. Lol irritable foot syndrome, that's a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable April 8, 2013 Author Share April 8, 2013 Actually, I believe it's restless leg syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmatte April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 Actually, I believe it's restless leg syndrome It is, I went through that and it was a B. Still a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almon April 8, 2013 Share April 8, 2013 (edited) That's a tough nem. But he looks great and tomorrow you won't be able to tell it went through the washer. These RBTAs have been captive for long time and are really tough. They are almost impossible to kill, however, a few times through the power head will take a toll. I have a few left for sale, but I expect they will all be gone within two weeks. PM if interested. Edited April 8, 2013 by Almon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable April 8, 2013 Author Share April 8, 2013 Talk about tough, she's back to her self... for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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