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Schnizzle
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I'm in a similar boat, wife locked me up until that passes and our baby is born. haha Though I have a strong suspicion her lock-down of me will linger a bit longer.
That UV acted fast!
That UV acted fast!
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AbjectMaelstroM
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Yeah I was expending things to clear up in a week or so, but two days later... Water is near crystal clear and my glass isn't getting caked up with brown dust in 12 hours.
Skimmer has been sucking up some real smelly dark green muck, not sure if it's related, but good lord does it stinks. If I leave the cabinet door open, wife complains about the smell. Hopefully it's temporary.
thaistalyn
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I really like anything from the Xanthichtys genus of triggerfish as a nice centerpiece (show piece). Mine never bothered inverts nor corals and took to pellets very well. Year's ago I had a Blue Throat in my 90g and I plan to get either one of those Blue's or a Crosshatch in my current 80g. I love their personality and the way they swim.
Blue Throat Triggerfish
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AbjectMaelstroM
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I really like anything from the Xanthichtys genus of triggerfish as a nice centerpiece (show piece). Mine never bothered inverts nor corals and took to pellets very well. Year's ago I had a Blue Throat in my 90g and I plan to get either one of those Blue's or a Crosshatch in my current 80g. I love their personality and the way they swim.
Blue Throat Triggerfish
I like the look of the male triggers, unfortunately I don't think my tank, inhabitants and aqua scape is very BTT friendly. Love their colors though.
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AbjectMaelstroM
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So update on the chemistry of the tank... ;Bookworm;Dead
Over the last month and half I've had to dose PO4 and NO3 (more so PO4) and I had uglies everywhere. Some said dryrock was taking up PO4, OK definitely possible. Some said it's being taken up by the uglies, also, definitely possible.
As of yesterday, 3 weeks after I dosed vibrant (2 doses so far) and 5 days since I added UV, I have not had to dose PO4 or NO3. So my thought is it was definitely the uglies that were source of the uptake.
I measured PO4 72 hours ago and it was 0.08. Measured this morning, 0.08. NO3 holding at approx 5ppm on the Red Sea.
Now, I need to keep an eye to make sure they don't climb... Especially with the massive craps the tang has been taking.
Over the last month and half I've had to dose PO4 and NO3 (more so PO4) and I had uglies everywhere. Some said dryrock was taking up PO4, OK definitely possible. Some said it's being taken up by the uglies, also, definitely possible.
As of yesterday, 3 weeks after I dosed vibrant (2 doses so far) and 5 days since I added UV, I have not had to dose PO4 or NO3. So my thought is it was definitely the uglies that were source of the uptake.
I measured PO4 72 hours ago and it was 0.08. Measured this morning, 0.08. NO3 holding at approx 5ppm on the Red Sea.
Now, I need to keep an eye to make sure they don't climb... Especially with the massive craps the tang has been taking.
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AbjectMaelstroM
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Well, it seems nutrients are starting to swing the other way now. NO3 holding at 5ppm,PO4 is up to 0.12 from 0.08....time for a water change.
Strating to see tiny patches of what look alike GHA on and near zoa frag plugs.
Strating to see tiny patches of what look alike GHA on and near zoa frag plugs.
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AbjectMaelstroM
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Haha, unfortunately I have a sneaky feeling I'm going to have more than I know what to do with of my own here soon.
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