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by florinix
Tue May 20, 2025 6:22 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: my coral is turning brown, why?
Replies: 11
Views: 127

Re: my coral is turning brown, why?

ravel9 wrote: Tue May 20, 2025 5:22 pm Torches are finicky. If the clowns are close, they might be stealing food from it too. Try target feeding the torch with mysis or reef roids, see if that helps the color.
Yeah, and check your magnesium levels. Low mag can mess with calcium uptake, making corals look dull. Aim for 1350-1400 ppm.
by florinix
Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:27 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta fin rot issues
Replies: 2
Views: 625

Re: Betta fin rot issues

Thanks for the advice, I'll stop using Melafix and switch to aquarium salt instead. I'll start doing daily 50% water changes and see how that goes. The salt ratio you mentioned, 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons, is that something I should stick to? And yeah, I'll keep the weekly reminder on my phone for ...
by florinix
Thu Apr 17, 2025 5:22 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Betta fin rot issues
Replies: 2
Views: 625

Betta fin rot issues

I've been using Melafix stress coat, aquarium salt, and Indkento4 almond leaves to treat them. My fault, I know - I wasn't cleaning their tanks as often as I should've. Now I've got a reminder on my phone for every Wednesday. Any advice would be really helpful, thanks.