Search found 10 matches

by craftonix
Wed Feb 19, 2025 11:50 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Identifying hammer coral and possible bleaching
Replies: 5
Views: 2872

Re: Identifying hammer coral and possible bleaching

Honestly, I think they both resemble hammers. What's their placement in the tank - are they situated near the top or lower down? In my experience, they tend to thrive in lower light conditions and reduced flow.
by craftonix
Wed Jan 15, 2025 9:17 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: My coral beauty has developed whitespot
Replies: 10
Views: 5544

Re: My coral beauty has developed whitespot

I'm relieved to see my coflake beauty's condition improving, with significantly fewer white spots visible today. The fact that no other fish appear to be affected is a positive sign, and I'm cautiously optimistic about the situation.

I must admit, I'm still hesitant about setting up a QT tank, not ...
by craftonix
Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:25 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: My coral beauty has developed whitespot
Replies: 10
Views: 5544

Re: My coral beauty has developed whitespot

Thanks for the advice guys. I appreciate the suggestions, but I really don't think I can catch the coflake beauty without tearing the whole tank apart, and that's just not an option for me. I've already picked up some Garlic Guard at lunch today, so I'll be starting that treatment and doing 10 ...
by craftonix
Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:56 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: My coral beauty has developed whitespot
Replies: 10
Views: 5544

Re: My coral beauty has developed whitespot

Thanks for the info. I'm not holding my breath, though - no QT tank, so it's basically down to luck and regular water changes.

What are the chances of my coflake beauty making it through this? Only one fish has it so far, but I'm guessing the others are likely to get it too. Is it a death sentence ...
by craftonix
Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: My coral beauty has developed whitespot
Replies: 10
Views: 5544

Re: My coral beauty has developed whitespot

They're just single spots dotted around, I'm pretty sure anyway - I've had a good look, but it's hard to get a proper view with all the rockwork and whatnot.
by craftonix
Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:10 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: My coral beauty has developed whitespot
Replies: 10
Views: 5544

My coral beauty has developed whitespot

Just a heads up, my coflake beauty I got a couple of weeks ago has broken out with whitespot. No QT tank here and even if I did, catching the thing would be a nightmare with all the LR. Are there any reef-safe treatments I can try or ways to boost my other fish's chances? Got a UV, so hopefully that ...
by craftonix
Tue Sep 03, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Bubble coral care and maintenance
Replies: 19
Views: 5287

Re: Bubble coral care and maintenance

It's making a comeback. I'd siphon that cyano off the skeleton when you see it. Keep us posted on progress.
by craftonix
Tue Sep 03, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Bubble coral care and maintenance
Replies: 19
Views: 5287

Re: Bubble coral care and maintenance

I'd give it some shade, seems like it's struggling with the bright lights.
by craftonix
Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Bubble coral care and maintenance
Replies: 19
Views: 5287

Re: Bubble coral care and maintenance


I recently added a bubble coral to my tank and I'm a bit concerned it's not inflating yet. I placed it on the sand bottom with low flow, thinking that would be a good spot for it.

My tank parameters are:
Temp: 79
Salinity: 1.025
Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate: all 0
pH: 8.1
Alkalinity: 9.3
Calcium ...
by craftonix
Mon Sep 02, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Bubble coral care and maintenance
Replies: 19
Views: 5287

Re: Bubble coral care and maintenance

Did it have bubbles when you first got it?