biocube8 Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Just tested all parameters....they're pretty close to perfect. Water temp was around 80 though.Maybe thats the problem?
BytheSea Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 80 degrees is a common temp to keep a reef tank at. That should not be causing a problem. But it would help to know the problem your having to be sure.
biocube8 Posted August 12, 2008 Author Posted August 12, 2008 What's the problem? My zoas and leather are all closed up suddenly.
HankB Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Just tested all parameters....they're pretty close to perfect.Water temp was around 80 though.Maybe thats the problem? How 'bout posting test results so we know what it was you tested for. Also stick to the original thread so people know what you're talking about. -hank
BytheSea Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 My zoas and leather are all closed up suddenly. This can be normal behavior. We won't know for sure unless you post your water parameters. Also what type of lighting do you have?
biocube8 Posted August 12, 2008 Author Posted August 12, 2008 How 'bout posting test results so we know what it was you tested for. Also stick to the original thread so people know what you're talking about. -hank Sorry about the posting folks....I'm new at this! Anyhoo Ammonia 0 nitrite 0 PH 8.0 nitrate 5 Using PC bulbs 1 18w 10,000K 1 18 w Actinic bulbs are new.
BytheSea Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Those water parameters look good, so does the lighting. Calcium, akalinity, salinity also need to be tested. How long has your tank been set up?
biocube8 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 Those water parameters look good, so does the lighting. Calcium, akalinity, salinity also need to be tested. How long has your tank been set up? My tank has been u for nearly a year now.Also,I buy only RO water from the same pet shop always.Its the same water they use in their own 100 gal reef tank. I use instant ocean and salinity is 1.022. Just did a water change last night too.I did notice I have LOTS of pods all over the place.I mean they're swarming all over the place! Think that may be it?
BytheSea Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Your salinity is a bit low, raise to 1.025. I don't think pods could cause the closing up of polyps. Have you tested your calcium & akalinity levels?
biocube8 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 Your salinity is a bit low, raise to 1.025. I don't think pods could cause the closing up of polyps. Have you tested your calcium & akalinity levels? I dont have an alkaline test....only ph. I will adjust salinity as you said . Also....I recently put a piece of ornamental rock from petco in.Not sure if that would cause any problems. I also put new pc bulbs in last week.Could they be adjusting to the brighter lights?
lakshwadeep Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Also....I recently put a piece of ornamental rock from petco in.Not sure if that would cause any problems. Yes that would cause problems if it is uncured live rock. What type of rock is it?
biocube8 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 Yes that would cause problems if it is uncured live rock. What type of rock is it? It looks like a piece of lava rock,only its white.should I remove it?
lakshwadeep Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 It looks like a piece of lava rock,only its white.should I remove it? Lava rock is usually not recommended for reef tanks because of the possibility of metals leaching into the water.
biocube8 Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 Lava rock is usually not recommended for reef tanks because of the possibility of metals leaching into the water. Good enough for me! it's coming out!
biocube8 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Posted August 15, 2008 What do ya know......Rock comes out....water change...TA DA!!!!Suddenly things are looking much better! I also fresh water dipped all my reef rock.All are looking much happier now. Lesson learned! Thanks for the input!
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