Advice on this condy

[GratefulReef]

Ok, Ive had this condy for about 6 months and its always been puffed up and happy, retracting at night like usual. The last couple days hes been very unhappy looking and deflated, should I worry? I have a 2nd thats is very happy. Will get a pic of the 2nd one up soon.

 

[GratefulReef]

this is the happy nem, hes always been more purple and the other has always been white, but the white one was just as big as the purple until a couple days ago.

 

[GratefulReef]

bump. I use t8 lighting. I feed it shrimp mostly, live feeders when I can get them, water params are good. Its just strange that the one is doing so well, and the other isnt.

 

[rajkovich207]

Live feeders are full of fat and aren't actually as good to feed as you might think. I would give it a week or so before panicking. See if its still sticky, and keep him fed!

 

[GratefulReef]

its been awhile since i got live feeders, but i do occasionally get them. and i have heard the same about them kinda why i shy away now. and yea he is still sticky =)

 

[slugwall]

I have one to and it just roams around on the sandy black tahiti bottom waiting for a home to make! wish it would just stay in one place for a while.
It also retracts and acts like it's going to die and then come back a live....

 

[Trex]

You state that your water parameters are good -- but what are the actual numbers behind that "good", please include SG/Salinity and how it is measured.

What size tank?
What wattage of T8? How many?

 

[GratefulReef]

Well, It seems during my move I mis-located my test kit, I did however find Jungle brand quick dip test kit. Based on that, everything is in check at ideal levels for a reef tank. Tuesday I will go buy a new test kit, I cant afford any fancy electronic testers at this time, what would you suggest I look for? I was using Tetra test kit but I assume thats not quite as accurate as other brands.
Its a 75 gallon tank, 4 bulb t8 setup includes 1 36 inch 50/50 bulb, 1 36 inch actinic and 2 24 inch daylight bulbs. The 50/50 and the actinic are both 25 watts, not sure about the daylight bulbs though off hand.
SG is .026 measured with a deepsix hydrometer.