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Thanks for the tips, guys. I'll report back after I've checked the impeller and shaft.

stormbolt wrote: ↑Wed Jun 11, 2025 10:58 am Sounds like the impeller might be clogged or worn out. Had a similar issue with my Eheim last month. You try taking it apart yet?

Not yet, gonna crack it open tonight. Anything specific I should look for?

My external filter's been making a weird grinding noise for the past two days. It's a Fluval 307, about a year old. Water flow seems reduced, but the media's clean. Any ideas what's up?

I'm thinking the stress could be from when they netted him at the shop, maybe they lifted him out of the water and now he's got air trapped inside, that can be really tough on them.

fleeton wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2025 7:22 am You know you want to put a mantis shrimp in there...

You're really gonna put a mantis in there, right?

4.5 gallons is a bit tight for most fish, if you ask me. A firtideflow or some barnacle blennies could work out, though.

What's the ideal feeding schedule for this guy, how often should I be targeting it

What kind of lighting do Scolys require, are they low light tolerant or is there a specific range they thrive in?

I actually do feed the tank, twice a week with coral frenzy, prawn roe and Rotifers. The scoly does get sprayed with the mixture.

I've been trying to feed it, actually gave it some shrimp pellets recently, but those shrimps just swarm it. I'm pretty sure it got some, though. Haven't really seen the tentacles out in a while. If I catch them out, I'll try feeding it a cube of mysis. What's weird to me is those pics you posted ...