Might be tricky as I get saltwater from my lfs but I will try Taking some water out then adding new water inThe salinity won’t affect algae growth, but I’d try to get that to about 1.025.
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Might be tricky as I get saltwater from my lfs but I will try Taking some water out then adding new water inThe salinity won’t affect algae growth, but I’d try to get that to about 1.025.
If your lfs is keeping everything at that than it should be fine (and you get everything from your lfs and all their livestock is healthy).Might be tricky as I get saltwater from my lfs but I will try Taking some water out then adding new water in
I don’t have any fish currently in the tank, don’t I need to wait until the cycle is complete ?most LFS will keep salinity slightly lower, the best (plus most cost effective) long term is making your own salt water. also seems like the tank is still cycling, you want 0 ammonia and that just takes time. I saw you had 3 fish currently, and would settle at that for some time until things get more matured. The live rock helps establish, but when majority is dry rock it takes more time
Oh sorry, misread the post with the photo attached. Theres fishless cycle (ive never done this, but seems easy enough with some research. considered the more "humane" way). or having a hardy fish, usually damsels (clowns/blue damsels). The tank needs bacteria and food, and having something hardy has always been a norm.I don’t have any fish currently in the tank, don’t I need to wait until the cycle is complete ?
It maybe a Darwin then I just assumed midnight because of the colourationLooks like a Darwin rather than a midnight for the orange nosed one.
I’ll try to come up with names.
Were they quarantined?
Nems go where they want, it’s best just to leave it be. The more we try to interfere with their business the more stressed they tend to get. It will probably keep moving around until it eventually finds a spot it likes.Got a new BTA yesterday, woke up things morning and its hiding in the rocks lol (facepalm)
Would it be safe to move it so that I can actually see it in my tank?
2 pics from when i I first put it in yesterday and 2 from this morning
It’s been under a rock without light (as far as I am aware) for a few days now and it is mostly closed upNems go where they want, it’s best just to leave it be. The more we try to interfere with their business the more stressed they tend to get. It will probably keep moving around until it eventually finds a spot it likes.
@Lost in the Sauce @Duncan62It’s been under a rock without light (as far as I am aware) for a few days now and it is mostly closed up
I’m starting to get worried abt it
Assuming your water parameters are within line, that's relatively normal. Nems definitely do weird things. Tank moves/chemistry/light changes are stress events and it moving to seclusion isn't unheard of. During the settle in period, don't attempt to feed it.It’s been under a rock without light (as far as I am aware) for a few days now and it is mostly closed up
I’m starting to get worried abt it
It is now in a different spot to that and I can only see what is in there picAssuming your water parameters are within line, that's relatively normal. Nems definitely do weird things. Tank moves/chemistry/light changes are stress events and it moving to seclusion isn't unheard of. During the settle in period, don't attempt to feed it.
Over the next little while, or may try out a few different places in the tank until it finds somewhere the light and flow suit it.
Keep an eye on it Definitely. Watch the mouth for signs of gaping. TBH, I can't tell from the pics if it was bleached or if that's just its color.
If you see the mouth gaping open, constant inflation/deflation cycles, an inability to remain connected to the rock. If you see these, please report back as that could be a sign of an infection.