t8raff Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Yeah im going to pick some test kits up next time im off of work.. or might just order the red sea kit from bulk reef supply. Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Well i just went ahead and ordered the red sea kit with alk, ca and mg. Link to comment
Stkef9 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Could give a shot with some sps up there. I'd find a local reefer that has some nice sps frags to give it a try. My local guy just gave me a few small pieces to try and so far it's growing out good being up high. Most sps like high flow too. I got a piece of rainbow montipora. The lfs said it would die under my lighting but I'm sitting about a month with it there and it's colored up nicely. Just give the Duncan time and I wouldn't mess with it give it a week or so then try moving it. Usually you can get it to a decent spot after a couple tries. Mine is in a lower flow about middle of the tank and he opened up after the 2nd try Link to comment
NanoGuy13 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 It sure does. Just wants to be a pain in my butt right now. So... i have my mind set on the next coral purchase but i also want to find something for this one rock. I circled it in the picture. Has to be something that likes high light/flow. My circulation pump isnt directly at the rock but it gets a pretty good current. Whats something that would be right at home right there? Oh and here is a crappy top down pic. Wasnt able to do this with the old lights lol I would do a plating Montipora. I think it would look pretty sweet there when it grows out. If your lights can support it. Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I would do a plating Montipora. I think it would look pretty sweet there when it grows out. If your lights can support it. Hmmm maybe. Never tried any sps. I think my lights could support it. One of them is directly over that rock. Link to comment
NanoGuy13 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hmmm maybe. Never tried any sps. I think my lights could support it. One of them is directly over that rock. Thats one of the easiest sps to keep, so shouldn't be to much of a hassel. You can usually find a frag for like $10. Good way to find out if you can keep some montiporas Link to comment
Stkef9 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I agree with nano trying looking around or asking your lfs for a hardy sps that would fan out nicely over that rock. I think that would be your best bet and its in a good spot high up almost center of your tank. What lighting do you have again? Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have two par38 full spectrum bulbs from ledtric Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I forgot to ask or may have missed, was the duncan open before you got the PAR38? or did it close after you got them? Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 It closed up before i put them on. It was happy, did a wc and its been pissed off since. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 So it didn't like the water change and it's acclimating to much stronger lights so it could be both reasons. The only thing I can think of otherwise is if there's some kind of irritant, anything like that may be on your hands or something. Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hmmm.. idk. I dont have lotion or anything on my hands. Ill just test everything when i get the kit in and leave it be. See what happens. I dont see any pests or anything on it so idk. Just one of those things i guess. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 It will probably pass when he's hungry he'll have to open up. Get something nice & fishy like silverside and see if that helps. Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 yeah ill have to try that out. im planning to grab a bag of scallops from work when ever we have them on sale. im sure they would like some of them. Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 duncan is showing some signs of recovery this morning when lights turned on http://s315.photobucket.com/user/t8raff/media/20130615_122523_zps0e427454.jpg.html'> after i got home tonight. lights have been off for about an hour http://s315.photobucket.com/user/t8raff/media/20130615_210558_zpsaa6545d1.jpg.html'> most open ive seen it in 3 weeks. also these zoas are looking so nice after the new lights http://s315.photobucket.com/user/t8raff/media/20130615_122538_zpscf441dc2.jpg.html'> http://s315.photobucket.com/user/t8raff/media/20130615_122547_zps40574647.jpg.html'> Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 well just saw that the lfs i go to will be closed tomorrow and the only other day i have off of work is wednesday which they are also closed... just my luck Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 well... duncan = back to crap again. http://s315.photobucket.com/user/t8raff/media/20130616_185222_zps34d93583.jpg.html'> idk what the brown/red stuff is on it. cyano maybe? tried brushing it off but its stuck on there pretty good. hopefully its not that brown jelly ive been hearing about. also i got an acan http://s315.photobucket.com/user/t8raff/media/20130616_184926_zps855303ad.jpg.html'> Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 hmm... sorry your duncan is being such a PITA. Pretty acans though. I'd just continue w/ your plan and feed it everyday for right now, alternating with scallop and mysis to keep it excited. Just a little everyday. Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 yeah i guess the duncan just likes being a butt head lol. i tried feeding it today but dont think it ate. im really liking the acans. been wanting to get some for a while. i also picked up another zoa frag. they havnt opened up yet so no pictures. Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I would probably now give it 1-1.5 mos time for everything to settle in with all your recent coral acquisitions and new lighitng and allow the tank to catch up. Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 yeah thats the plan. especially since im out of coral money Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 yeah thats the plan. especially since im out of coral money agreed. I'm at max capacity w/ corals, I have to let them grow in so it's a waiting game now, just watch it fill in while I'm planning for the 20L for January. Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Here is a pic of the zoas i got. They are half way opening up. Link to comment
Super CatPig Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 well... duncan = back to crap again. idk what the brown/red stuff is on it. cyano maybe? tried brushing it off but its stuck on there pretty good. hopefully its not that brown jelly ive been hearing about. The stringy brown thing coming out of it looks to me like your duncan might be expelling its zooxanthellae. Or maybe I am seeing the picture wrong or not understanding what we are looking at.. Did it crap this stuff out for a while? I'm no good at IDing brown jelly disease, however I believe that it involves RTN/STN (Rapid or Slow Tissue Necrosis). I may be wrong there as well though. Being wrong is my speciality.. You could always try the Disease & Pest Treatment section in the forums if it refuses to be happy. Link to comment
t8raff Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Its the pieces hanging off of the right head. I dont see it throwing up anything. Just stuff stuck to it. Link to comment
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