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by kangaview
Sun May 25, 2025 6:33 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: ocellaris clownfish with a lip lump
Replies: 5
Views: 37

Re: ocellaris clownfish with a lip lump

The lump's orange, same as my Ocellaris.
by kangaview
Sun May 25, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: ocellaris clownfish with a lip lump
Replies: 5
Views: 37

ocellaris clownfish with a lip lump

hi

got a bit of a concern with my Ocellaris Clownfish, it's got a small lump under its lip, i'm worried about it. been feeding them frozen food, just chucking it in the tank without defrosting, could this be the cause?
by kangaview
Wed May 21, 2025 8:25 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: dealing with aiptasia
Replies: 12
Views: 174

Re: dealing with aiptasia

Also, if you're using Aiptasia-X, turn off your flow for a bit after application. Gives it time to work without spreading everywhere.
by kangaview
Wed May 21, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: dealing with aiptasia
Replies: 12
Views: 174

Re: dealing with aiptasia


Aiptasia-X works well if you're careful. I've used it in my 75-gallon with mixed LPS and SPS, just gotta target the base. Also, check your phosphate levels, high nutrients can fuel outbreaks.


Agreed on the nutrients. I'd add that reducing light intensity for a few days can slow their spread ...
by kangaview
Thu Apr 17, 2025 4:37 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: HOW TO FRAG ZOANTHIDS
Replies: 9
Views: 780

Re: HOW TO FRAG ZOANTHIDS

Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll try fragging tonight with bone cutters and keep the flow high. I'll report back on how it goes.
by kangaview
Thu Apr 17, 2025 2:19 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: HOW TO FRAG ZOANTHIDS
Replies: 9
Views: 780

HOW TO FRAG ZOANTHIDS

I've got a colony of Zoanthids that's outgrown its space. What's the best way to frag them without stressing them too much? I've got a 40-gallon tank, AI Prime lighting, and stable params at 1.025 salinity, 78°F, 0 nitrates.
by kangaview
Fri Mar 07, 2025 1:32 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Troubleshooting bubble coral issues
Replies: 5
Views: 7078

Re: Troubleshooting bubble coral issues


600, that's crazy high. Either your test kit is off or you might've tested it wrong.
What's your Alk and Mag at, by the way?
Bubbles are pretty finicky about water parameters, most corals are like that too.


I'm gonna retest the calcium, maybe I messed up the test. Need to get a test kit for ...
by kangaview
Thu Mar 06, 2025 9:16 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Troubleshooting bubble coral issues
Replies: 5
Views: 7078

Re: Troubleshooting bubble coral issues


I've had one for years, got it from a fellow reefer, and it's still going strong. But I did buy another one and it didn't make it a week, so I think some bubble corals are definitely hardier than others. Not an expert here, but I'm not convinced the high calcium is the problem - could be wrong ...
by kangaview
Thu Mar 06, 2025 7:43 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Troubleshooting bubble coral issues
Replies: 5
Views: 7078

Troubleshooting bubble coral issues

I've had this bubble coral for 6 days now and it's still not fully opening, just tiny bubbles. I tested my water and my calcium is way too high - could that be the issue? All my other corals are open and happy.

Water params are:
Salinity 1.025
Ph 8.0-8.5
Ammonia .6
Nitrite .3
Calcium 600 ...
by kangaview
Mon Feb 10, 2025 9:21 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: My new clownfish have arrived
Replies: 12
Views: 7336

Re: My new clownfish have arrived


Generally speaking, it's not uncommon for clown fish to take some time getting used to their new surroundings. I'd give 'em a few days of peace and quiet before introducing new foods to their diet. Having some mysis shrimp on standby is also a good idea, just in case they're a bit finicky about ...