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[Haggisman14]

That’s one clownfish of a coral.

...not sure I follow...

 

[NeutronMan]

...not sure I follow...

Clownfish are pretty bulletproof from my experience.

 

[Haggisman14]

Clownfish are pretty bulletproof from my experience.

ah ha! Yes sir...you are correct!

 

[NeutronMan]

ah ha! Yes sir...you are correct!

If only my corals could be more like my clownfish…

My clown has been through way more than I’m willing to share and still bites the mess out of my hand…

 

[Haggisman14]

If only my corals could be more like my clownfish…

My clown has been through way more than I’m willing to share and still bites the mess out of my hand…

haha...I had a maroon clown in my last tank that would go all piranha on me every time my hands got in the tank! She was sweet as a baby...buy man oh man did she get nasty!

 

[Haggisman14]

Break out the butter, because I'm on a roll!

Here's 1 month of growth. She's really settled in and is exploding with new growth! Heck yeah @Battlecorals

Remember everyone, nothing comes "fast" in this hobby. Patience wins the day! This coral almost died on me 9 months ago, and here she is today, better than ever, and growing like crazy!

 

[Haggisman14]

Another month, another update!

 

[Battlecorals Verified Sponsor]

Another month, another update!

I honestly love how well you are documenting this! Looking good:)

 

[Haggisman14]

I honestly love how well you are documenting this! Looking good:)

Thanks Adam! I think it's good for people to see how well a coral can come back from the brink....even in a little 5 gallon tank! Also shows that things take time, and to be patient in this hobby!

Can you believe this picture was 9 months ago....

 

[MnFish1]

Thanks Adam! I t

Not taken as rude at all. I know my "method" isn't one that allows one to pinpoint an issue when it occurs, and I appreciate your feedback.

I do feed my tank pretty heavy during the week (about 4 times between 7:30AM-5PM ; Mon-Fri), ReefRoids or Reef Chili once per week; and then no feedings over the weekend.

You make a good point about 50% water changes, especially on a Friday, and then no feedings until Monday. I might back the WC down to maybe 1-1.5 gallons per week. My main reason for keeping up with WCs is to replenish nutrients as I do not does.

I think you make a really good point on doing smaller water changes. Back when I used to have my 30 gallon biocube, I would only change out 5 gallons...figure a 15% W/C.
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Once again, not offended at all by honest feedback!

Glad things are improving!! - I'm curious *maybe you already answered - but what is your current regimen of water changes, etc?

 

[Haggisman14]

Glad things are improving!! - I'm curious *maybe you already answered - but what is your current regimen of water changes, etc?

I just out 1 gallon of water every 7-9 days.

I was changing it out every single Monday for a while, but I've extended it out to typically every 8-9 days.

I does daily with about 30 mL of All for Reef, and I spot feed Reef Roids and Reef Chili on Tuesdays and Fridays (alternating days).

Nice and simple!

 

[Haggisman14]

More great growth on this coral! Almost 2 months of growth here, and the growth/encrustment on the base is going crazy!

@Battlecorals with the killer corals! The colors on the main body of this is really coming into it's own now. It doesn't fully come across in these iphone pictures, but the pink on the body is really starting to pop. Shows on the new growth, and is just all around beautiful!

 

[Haggisman14]

The last 3 months of growth have been crazy!

 

[Haggisman14]

5 Months since the last update. This guy is continuing to grow great and has really made a crazy transformation from the last 2 years when it was knocking at deaths door!

@Battlecorals

We've come a long way....Tank has now been running for 2 years 2 months!

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