WMAS Discussion Forum : on going tank problems http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:54:26 +0000 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:34:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=54984 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[on going tank problems : How are they acting that makes...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=457432&title=on-going-tank-problems#457432 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 24 2012 at 11:34am

How are they acting that makes you think they are unaffected?
That's a lot of Stars for that tank. What are they eating?
There are only a few hobbyists I know of that have been able to keep a Linkia Seastar for long. If the Stars are roaming actively all over the tank, it's because they are frantically seeking food but not finding it. It's their last burst of energy to move to where there is food. If they were in the wild they would have moved into new territory but in a little closed system, all they can do is move around in circles. Eventually they will slow down and never move again. Sorry. Unhappy
]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:34:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=457432&title=on-going-tank-problems#457432 <![CDATA[on going tank problems : Does it make sense that 3 linkia...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=457371&title=on-going-tank-problems#457371 Author: phinfan
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 23 2012 at 9:15pm

Does it make sense that 3 linkia starfish are not affected by any of the problems that have been going on in my tank?  1 large blue, 1 med orange, and 1 small dalmation.]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:15:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=457371&title=on-going-tank-problems#457371 <![CDATA[on going tank problems : yes the monti will ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455987&title=on-going-tank-problems#455987 Author: Aquarium Creations
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 15 2012 at 9:41pm

yes the monti will]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:41:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455987&title=on-going-tank-problems#455987 <![CDATA[on going tank problems : It appears that the candy coral...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455977&title=on-going-tank-problems#455977 Author: phinfan
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 15 2012 at 8:35pm

It appears that the candy coral may be starting to turn around.  Not a huge change, but a little.. Acans, not much of a change.  Assuming that the monti's are stressed or discolored due to lighting.  Will they fully regain their color or will the just continue to grow? ]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:35:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455977&title=on-going-tank-problems#455977 <![CDATA[on going tank problems : Rick, I&#039;m no pro, but am...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455681&title=on-going-tank-problems#455681 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 14 2012 at 7:41am

Rick, I'm no pro, but am in your area, so if you ever need any help, just shoot me a PM or give me a call.]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:41:43 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455681&title=on-going-tank-problems#455681 <![CDATA[on going tank problems : thanks Eric The candies looked...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455679&title=on-going-tank-problems#455679 Author: phinfan
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 14 2012 at 4:29am

thanks Eric  The candies looked a bit better yesterday, possibly.  The acans have been pissed off for a long time so, the new light was probably not the cause for their issue.  The candies and dendro should be a good measuring stick, because the were always happy prior.  Currently the dendro is open most mornings and/or through the night, and I hand feed it and the others that are in feed mode at that time.  ]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:29:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455679&title=on-going-tank-problems#455679 <![CDATA[on going tank problems : I would also add, When a coral...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455676&title=on-going-tank-problems#455676 Author: Aquarium Creations
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 13 2012 at 11:32pm

I would also add, When a coral gets stressed for what ever reason it can take months for it to recover if at all, So lets say the salt was the start of these. 
The coral gets stressed out, Then on top of that new brighter lights were added which stresses corals even more.
 Some corals might not be affected and some might and we ask why? These are living animals which can get stressed and die for many many reasons. So i would say there isn't ever a straight arrow answer to some of these problems but we can try to limit some of the negative out comes. I have seen many tanks have huge problems after changing bulbs even after a lighting acclimation, Some corals just never looked the same again and some died while others did amazing. This is just my .02
]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:32:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455676&title=on-going-tank-problems#455676 <![CDATA[on going tank problems : thanks to all for your responses....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455662&title=on-going-tank-problems#455662 Author: phinfan
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 13 2012 at 9:21pm

thanks to all for your responses.  I really appreciate it.  Please stay with me on this and I will keep this thread going with updates on the turn around.  

I do have some sympodium that has continued to thrive through all of this,  I would like to get rid of some, although I am not sure if now is the time to start cutting anything.  Let me know if anyone is interested and we can work something out.
]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:21:43 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455662&title=on-going-tank-problems#455662 <![CDATA[on going tank problems : bur01014 wrote:sorry - so...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455660&title=on-going-tank-problems#455660 Author: phinfan
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 13 2012 at 9:16pm

Originally posted by bur01014 bur01014 wrote:

sorry - so many posts but I keep thinking of other things I have had problems with....yes many problems!!  I've had many problems so I think I owe it to others to share as the hardest part is diagnosing the issue.
 
How are you dosing two part?  How much are you dosing? At one point my 2 part solutions were contaminated- make sure you are rinsing out these containers when refilling....make sure you are using RO water for them, make sure you are using/making the appropriate 2 part products-store bought or if you make them from Down Flake, Baking Soda, etc........
 
Contaminants- rinse out water change buckets, watch out where you make new water (I use to make it in my basement near the washer and dryer until I noticed my wife hovering over the water with freshly washed and wet clothes....
 
What is your sump like?  May be time for a good cleaning, they can be detrius traps, etc.
 
Anyways just some more thoughts....and not to be controversial, but I have used Red Sea Coral Salt for quite a while now and haven't had any issues.....yet?
 
 

I manually dose.  $ tsp Alk almost daily to maintain 9.6,  I do use ro just changed filters, not membrane as it is just 1 year old, my tds meter says that ro is fine.

my sump isn't the cleanest
]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:16:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455660&title=on-going-tank-problems#455660 <![CDATA[on going tank problems : bur01014 wrote:Phin-I think...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54984&PID=455659&title=on-going-tank-problems#455659 Author: phinfan
Subject: 54984
Posted: March 13 2012 at 9:12pm

Originally posted by bur01014 bur01014 wrote:

Phin-I think you are on the right track to fix the problems - new salt, getting parameters stable.  However, an issue many people forget is after you correct the problem, it is now time to play nurse.  Spot feed any LPS corals that are suffering with mysis in order to aid in their recovery.  Spot feeding struggling Acans would be really benefical for them to rebound.  Evaluate your tank and let these corals rest.  Make sure flow isn't blasting anything and I would run your actinics longer, and your daylights less for 2-4 weeks to allow the corals to be put in an environment where they can rest. 

Keep us updated and let us know if you do something that seems to work!
 
Other things to check if you are still having problems that we tend to forget - stray voltage, dips in temp, copper levels in the tank, leaching metal/ parts of pumps, TDS of RO water, dying chaeto, asexual calupra,  tainted/old frozen food, fish that like to nibble in the dark on corals, and finally PESTS! 
 
While nursing your tank, the best time to identify a problem is late at night when lights have been out.  Use a flashlight and go around examining corals, fish, verts, etc. and see how things are interacting.  I had a problem with acans receeding and found in the night my emerald crab chowing down on it.  Ya just never know with some things.
 
Good luck!


I am hand feeding all corals that are in feed mode.  The candy corals, and acans rarely have polyps extended, but the dendro feeds most mornings, as do the brains the rest of the corals are doing fine accept 2 montis, one is definately bleached due to light, probably both.
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