I had 2 torches and a hammer infested with them so I pulled all 3 and gave them a bath with Coral rx. Really checked them over thoroughly before returning them to the display or so I thought. Now they are everywhere. I bought Flatworm Exit but I thought I best check with my fellow Reef Addicts to see if there's a safer solution before I use it. I'm prepared to get a Melanurus Wrasse but that'll only take care of the display. Any thoughts?
Just uploaded to my youtube channel last night. I talk about the nitrate spike, water changes, the new frag system, and why I don't recommend rimless acrylic tanks.
As the years go by, equipment gets old and eventually fails. I've used UPS (uninterrupted battery system) to keep things running when the power goes out initially. They are designed for computers, but I've used them to run pumps, powerheads, and the Apex. Over the past 60 days, I've had some really old one die. When they do, they bleep or blare a never ending sound which indicates it needs a new internal battery. However, mine are really old and once that happens, my faith waivers ...
It has been over a month now since I added the three Fish. They are still alive and seem healthy. I have lost 5 of the snails now. All are the margarita snails. I guess those are not for my tank. All others seem fine. I still have some diatoms popping up. The nitrates are still high. They have been at around 30 for weeks. They don't seem to budge. The phosphate reading has gone down to a reading of 0 for weeks now. I would guess it is being used up as fast as it is added. Not much else to tell I ...
Updated 02-02-2016 at 08:29 PM by n2585722
This week's video is about the Long Island Aquarium's 15 year old reef, and you will learn how it has been so well maintained over that period by the guy that cares for it personally / daily. I'm told it looks great on a TV, so port this to your giant flatscreen, select HD and enjoy.
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