Elegence Coral IN TROUBLE
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al&burke
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354726
Yeah I paid $75 for one and it lasted a week
when was the last time it opened fully? any sand get on it?
what is on your sand though??
I paid 40 - couple days ago it was fully open, you know when I took all the rocks out to catch the fish maybe some sand got on it, the sand is that argonite (I hope I spelt that right) Should I lift it up and shosh it around in the water a bit?
I new you were going to ask about the sand - it is coraline algae i think it is not cyano.
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354726
Yeah I paid $75 for one and it lasted a week
when was the last time it opened fully? any sand get on it?what is on your sand though??
I paid 40 - couple days ago it was fully open, you know when I took all the rocks out to catch the fish maybe some sand got on it, the sand is that argonite (I hope I spelt that right) Should I lift it up and shosh it around in the water a bit?
I new you were going to ask about the sand - it is coraline algae i think it is not cyano.
meowzer
Moderator
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354744
I paid 40 - couple days ago it was fully open, you know when I took all the rocks out to catch the fish maybe some sand got on it, the sand is that argonite (I hope I spelt that right) Should I lift it up and shosh it around in the water a bit?
I new you were going to ask about the sand - it is coraline algae i think it is not cyano.
AL...have you tried siphoning the sand? it really should not look like that
and it is aragonite
do you see any sand on it? be careful...IMO they are touchy.......
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354744
I paid 40 - couple days ago it was fully open, you know when I took all the rocks out to catch the fish maybe some sand got on it, the sand is that argonite (I hope I spelt that right) Should I lift it up and shosh it around in the water a bit?
I new you were going to ask about the sand - it is coraline algae i think it is not cyano.
AL...have you tried siphoning the sand? it really should not look like that
and it is aragonite
do you see any sand on it? be careful...IMO they are touchy.......
btldreef
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The one coral I can not keep alive in any tank, EVER.
Most people don't have luck with them, apparently from what I've read/been told by people who have success with them, they like tanks to be a little "dirty" and unless they're Aussie Elegance's they just cr@p out for some reason.
Most people don't have luck with them, apparently from what I've read/been told by people who have success with them, they like tanks to be a little "dirty" and unless they're Aussie Elegance's they just cr@p out for some reason.
al&burke
Active Member
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354747
Quote:
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354744
I paid 40 - couple days ago it was fully open, you know when I took all the rocks out to catch the fish maybe some sand got on it, the sand is that argonite (I hope I spelt that right) Should I lift it up and shosh it around in the water a bit?
I new you were going to ask about the sand - it is coraline algae i think it is not cyano.
AL...have you tried siphoning the sand? it really should not look like that
and it is aragonite
do you see any sand on it? be careful...IMO they are touchy.......
Do you think it is detrimental to the tank
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354747
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354744
I paid 40 - couple days ago it was fully open, you know when I took all the rocks out to catch the fish maybe some sand got on it, the sand is that argonite (I hope I spelt that right) Should I lift it up and shosh it around in the water a bit?
I new you were going to ask about the sand - it is coraline algae i think it is not cyano.
AL...have you tried siphoning the sand? it really should not look like that
and it is aragonite
do you see any sand on it? be careful...IMO they are touchy.......
Do you think it is detrimental to the tank
meowzer
Moderator
Quote:
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354756
Do you think it is detrimental to the tank
if it is cyano......it can be really problematic....BELIEVE ME.......Can you take a turkey baster and try to siphon it? If it comes right up, you know what you got and what you have to do
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354756
Do you think it is detrimental to the tank
if it is cyano......it can be really problematic....BELIEVE ME.......Can you take a turkey baster and try to siphon it? If it comes right up, you know what you got
and what you have to do
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354770
I just poked around in it a bit - there is a bit of hair algae as well, I am doing a water change tomorrow - I will try to siphon it - what does it do to the tank
Looks ugly and smothers stuff......just get the baster out, and siphon it out daily......do not stir it up....
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354770
I just poked around in it a bit - there is a bit of hair algae as well, I am doing a water change tomorrow - I will try to siphon it - what does it do to the tank
Looks ugly and smothers stuff......just get the baster out, and siphon it out daily......do not stir it up....
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354778
Thanks meowzer , what would us newbies do without you, do I need to move a PH - I think this all started after I added more rock. Do you like aronite sand - I could change it when I do my upgrade.
I have aragonite.....nothing wrong with it.....you have to look at your flow....is it getting everywhere? I have 6 powerheads and 2 flow bars...and I still am not sure about flow all of the time....it's like a game....just keep re-positioning it until you see it looks right.....sometimes you may have to add another one to get to a hard area....
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354778
Thanks meowzer , what would us newbies do without you, do I need to move a PH - I think this all started after I added more rock. Do you like aronite sand - I could change it when I do my upgrade.
I have aragonite.....nothing wrong with it.....you have to look at your flow....is it getting everywhere? I have 6 powerheads and 2 flow bars...and I still am not sure about flow all of the time....it's like a game....just keep re-positioning it until you see it looks right.....sometimes you may have to add another one to get to a hard area....
al&burke
Active Member
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354781
What kind of flow is it getting Al? To high is no good. Did any sand get on it when you were catching the fish? If so it may just come back on it's own. What are your nitrate levels like?
Edit: sorry u guys posted before me I just saw your nitrate levels above.
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354782
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354778
Thanks meowzer , what would us newbies do without you, do I need to move a PH - I think this all started after I added more rock. Do you like aronite sand - I could change it when I do my upgrade.
I have aragonite.....nothing wrong with it.....you have to look at your flow....is it getting everywhere? I have 6 powerheads and 2 flow bars...and I still am not sure about flow all of the time....it's like a game....just keep re-positioning it until you see it looks right.....sometimes you may have to add another one to get to a hard area....
Thanks - I think it is a low flow area - I am going to try to move one of the PH. The problem I have is my behind take fuge I can only put PH on the outer edges. Thanks for your repies.
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354781
What kind of flow is it getting Al? To high is no good. Did any sand get on it when you were catching the fish? If so it may just come back on it's own. What are your nitrate levels like?
Edit: sorry u guys posted before me I just saw your nitrate levels above.
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354782
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3354778
Thanks meowzer , what would us newbies do without you, do I need to move a PH - I think this all started after I added more rock. Do you like aronite sand - I could change it when I do my upgrade.
I have aragonite.....nothing wrong with it.....you have to look at your flow....is it getting everywhere? I have 6 powerheads and 2 flow bars...and I still am not sure about flow all of the time....it's like a game....just keep re-positioning it until you see it looks right.....sometimes you may have to add another one to get to a hard area....
Thanks - I think it is a low flow area - I am going to try to move one of the PH. The problem I have is my behind take fuge I can only put PH on the outer edges. Thanks for your repies.
meowzer
Moderator
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355144
Today the elegance looks terrible - I am thinking of taling it out. What do you guys think?
I wouldn't take it out until you were sure it was dead....it's not gonna hurt anything
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355144
Today the elegance looks terrible - I am thinking of taling it out. What do you guys think?
I wouldn't take it out until you were sure it was dead....it's not gonna hurt anything
S
smartorl
Guest
Bummer.
It almost looks like crud not cyano, it doesn't look as "blankety". I would toss in the nassarius snails! I heart them!
It almost looks like crud not cyano, it doesn't look as "blankety". I would toss in the nassarius snails! I heart them!
al&burke
Active Member
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355173
Quote:
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355144
Today the elegance looks terrible - I am thinking of taling it out. What do you guys think?
I wouldn't take it out until you were sure it was dead....it's not gonna hurt anything
I can't spell tonight again - that's what I wanted to hear meowzer
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Originally Posted by smartorl http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355177
Bummer.
It almost looks like crud not cyano, it doesn't look as "blankety". I would toss in the nassarius snails! I heart them!
smartorl - I have nassarius snails - 5 of them - thinking of getting more after the upgrade - and hopefully I can find some small conch snails
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355173
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355144
Today the elegance looks terrible - I am thinking of taling it out. What do you guys think?
I wouldn't take it out until you were sure it was dead....it's not gonna hurt anything
I can't spell tonight again - that's what I wanted to hear meowzer
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Originally Posted by smartorl http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355177
Bummer.
It almost looks like crud not cyano, it doesn't look as "blankety". I would toss in the nassarius snails! I heart them!
smartorl - I have nassarius snails - 5 of them - thinking of getting more after the upgrade - and hopefully I can find some small conch snails
meowzer
Moderator
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355179
I can't spell tonight again - that's what I wanted to hear meowzer
smartorl - I have nassarius snails - 5 of them - thinking of getting more after the upgrade - and hopefully I can find some small conch snails
SWF has the little bear conch....I LOVE THEM....not only do they mess in the sand...they climp up the walls of the tank and on the rocks too
I buy nass snails almost every time I order.....they get lost in my big tank....ALSO the fancy nassarius are EXCELLENT....I have a few of them too....at night they climb the walls and look so neat
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383511/elegence-coral-in-trouble#post_3355179
I can't spell tonight again - that's what I wanted to hear meowzer
smartorl - I have nassarius snails - 5 of them - thinking of getting more after the upgrade - and hopefully I can find some small conch snails
SWF has the little bear conch....I LOVE THEM....not only do they mess in the sand...they climp up the walls of the tank and on the rocks too
I buy nass snails almost every time I order.....they get lost in my big tank....ALSO the fancy nassarius are EXCELLENT....I have a few of them too....at night they climb the walls and look so neat
longislandmike
Member
It looks hungry to me, what are you feeding it? I have an aussie elegance, if I dont feed it every other day it doesnt look good.