Zoo problem spreading!!!
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crzyfshygy
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Originally Posted by crzyfshygy
I did a search on the sundial snails and I have a good area where I can view the zoo's. There is nothin on them or around them. I just did see any. What are the symptons???? They look fine....just closed!
What are the symptoms of sundial snails????
I did a search on the sundial snails and I have a good area where I can view the zoo's. There is nothin on them or around them. I just did see any. What are the symptons???? They look fine....just closed!
What are the symptoms of sundial snails????
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thomas712
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Have you noticed any white dots that accompany those zoanthids that have closed up? If so then it could be your lighting, perhpas its too strong or the photo period is to long. I've noticed some zoanthids prefer to open up at night as well. Check to see what yours do during the night.
I would also double check that alkalinity and see if you can get a pH ave.
Thomas
I would also double check that alkalinity and see if you can get a pH ave.
Thomas
crzyfshygy
Member
Originally Posted by Thomas712
Have you noticed any white dots that accompany those zoanthids that have closed up? If so then it could be your lighting, perhpas its too strong or the photo period is to long. I've noticed some zoanthids prefer to open up at night as well. Check to see what yours do during the night.
I would also double check that alkalinity and see if you can get a pH ave.
Thomas
I have not seen any white spots on the colonies. I did move them today, they were in shaded area's. I am hoping the move will make a mark.....nothing yet though.
Thomas712, what does PH ave mean.
Have you noticed any white dots that accompany those zoanthids that have closed up? If so then it could be your lighting, perhpas its too strong or the photo period is to long. I've noticed some zoanthids prefer to open up at night as well. Check to see what yours do during the night.
I would also double check that alkalinity and see if you can get a pH ave.
Thomas
I have not seen any white spots on the colonies. I did move them today, they were in shaded area's. I am hoping the move will make a mark.....nothing yet though.
Thomas712, what does PH ave mean.
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thomas712
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The concentration of hydrogen ions is commonly expressed in terms of the pH scale. Low pH corresponds to high hydrogen ion concentration and vice versa. A substance that when added to water increases the concentration of hydrogen ions(lowers the pH) is called an acid. A substance that reduces the concentration of hydrogen ions(raises the pH) is called a base. Finally some substances enable solutions to resist pH changes when an acid or base is added. Such substances are called buffers. Buffers are very important in helping organisms maintain a relatively constant pH.
pH is = the power of hydrogen. (small p, captial H)
PH= power head
pH is a swinger, usually going up and down during a 24 hour period. In seawater we like to keep it around 8.0-8.4. The ave is a measure of moring, mid day and evening readings. Carbon dioxide affects pH values.
I suggest a search on pH on this site and try to become more familier with what it is and how to control it.
In the meantime try to have the LFS test for it if they are able.
Didn't anyone tell you that you will have to become part chemist when you have a saltwater tank?
Thomas
pH is = the power of hydrogen. (small p, captial H)
PH= power head
pH is a swinger, usually going up and down during a 24 hour period. In seawater we like to keep it around 8.0-8.4. The ave is a measure of moring, mid day and evening readings. Carbon dioxide affects pH values.
I suggest a search on pH on this site and try to become more familier with what it is and how to control it.
In the meantime try to have the LFS test for it if they are able.
Didn't anyone tell you that you will have to become part chemist when you have a saltwater tank?
Thomas
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jupoc911
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just keep on moving them every few days until they open. Zoo's are pretty hardy and your s should be fine. Where are the zoos placed?
crzyfshygy
Member
Originally Posted by Thomas712
The concentration of hydrogen ions is commonly expressed in terms of the pH scale. Low pH corresponds to high hydrogen ion concentration and vice versa. A substance that when added to water increases the concentration of hydrogen ions(lowers the pH) is called an acid. A substance that reduces the concentration of hydrogen ions(raises the pH) is called a base. Finally some substances enable solutions to resist pH changes when an acid or base is added. Such substances are called buffers. Buffers are very important in helping organisms maintain a relatively constant pH.
pH is = the power of hydrogen. (small p, captial H)
PH= power head
pH is a swinger, usually going up and down during a 24 hour period. In seawater we like to keep it around 8.0-8.4. The ave is a measure of moring, mid day and evening readings. Carbon dioxide affects pH values.
I suggest a search on pH on this site and try to become more familier with what it is and how to control it.
In the meantime try to have the LFS test for it if they are able.
Didn't anyone tell you that you will have to become part chemist when you have a saltwater tank?
Thomas
I am sorry, I do know what pH is I was just not sure about the clinical lingo. It is nice to hear it that way. My pH is 8.15 measured with a pH probe. That is an evening reading. I do dose regulerly with Kent Kalk. It varies from 8.0 to 8.28.
The concentration of hydrogen ions is commonly expressed in terms of the pH scale. Low pH corresponds to high hydrogen ion concentration and vice versa. A substance that when added to water increases the concentration of hydrogen ions(lowers the pH) is called an acid. A substance that reduces the concentration of hydrogen ions(raises the pH) is called a base. Finally some substances enable solutions to resist pH changes when an acid or base is added. Such substances are called buffers. Buffers are very important in helping organisms maintain a relatively constant pH.
pH is = the power of hydrogen. (small p, captial H)
PH= power head
pH is a swinger, usually going up and down during a 24 hour period. In seawater we like to keep it around 8.0-8.4. The ave is a measure of moring, mid day and evening readings. Carbon dioxide affects pH values.
I suggest a search on pH on this site and try to become more familier with what it is and how to control it.
In the meantime try to have the LFS test for it if they are able.
Didn't anyone tell you that you will have to become part chemist when you have a saltwater tank?
Thomas
I am sorry, I do know what pH is I was just not sure about the clinical lingo. It is nice to hear it that way. My pH is 8.15 measured with a pH probe. That is an evening reading. I do dose regulerly with Kent Kalk. It varies from 8.0 to 8.28.
crzyfshygy
Member
Originally Posted by Jupoc911
just keep on moving them every few days until they open. Zoo's are pretty hardy and your s should be fine. Where are the zoos placed?
They were off to the side next to a huge pc of LR with 2 other colonies. There was light hitting them but not to much. I now have them right out in front under good lighting to see whats up.
just keep on moving them every few days until they open. Zoo's are pretty hardy and your s should be fine. Where are the zoos placed?
They were off to the side next to a huge pc of LR with 2 other colonies. There was light hitting them but not to much. I now have them right out in front under good lighting to see whats up.