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by EchoFlare
Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:40 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: seeking reassurance as a newcomer
Replies: 4
Views: 3131

Re: seeking reassurance as a newcomer

aboard Jon

Right a few question as we are a nosey lot

How long has your tank been running?
Just over 2 months while I got the water right.

What sort of flow do you have?
The pump's 4w, not entirely sure what that means yet.

are you running a skimmer?
Honestly, I'm still learning, what's a ...
by EchoFlare
Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:21 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: seeking reassurance as a newcomer
Replies: 4
Views: 3131

Re: seeking reassurance as a newcomer

Here's a pic of my little guys.
by EchoFlare
Sat Feb 15, 2025 12:27 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: seeking reassurance as a newcomer
Replies: 4
Views: 3131

seeking reassurance as a newcomer

Hi everyone,

I recently set up a marine tank with the help of my local shop. They helped me get my 70l tank up and running smoothly, and they even tested the water for me. This weekend, I introduced my first two fish - two clowns, one deep orange and the other more yellow. They seem to be doing ...
by EchoFlare
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Troubleshooting my duncan coral
Replies: 12
Views: 2695

Re: Troubleshooting my duncan coral

I'm having a bit of an issue with my Duncan - it's being super shy. I ended up moving it under a ledge, out of direct light and flow, and it seems to be more comfortable there. But the thing is, it still doesn't open up for as long as I'd like. I'm starting to think maybe it's not getting enough ...
by EchoFlare
Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Favia and scab coral care
Replies: 2
Views: 720

Re: Favia and scab coral care

Just checked on it this morning and that crust had definitely grown. I took the favia out and inspected underneath - sure enough, it was attached all the way from the eye down to the base. I'm still not entirely sure what it was, but I managed to remove it all, so fingers crossed that's the end of ...
by EchoFlare
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Favia and scab coral care
Replies: 2
Views: 720

Favia and scab coral care

Hi Everyone,

I've been browsing through this forum for years, picking up great tips from all of you. I've finally decided to create an account to ask for some specific advice.

I've had this Favia piece for about a month now, and I thought it was doing fine. That was until about 3-4 days ago when I ...