Stn

[reeferkeeper420]

Well i think the reef is slowly dipping towards a crash..alot of my acros are STN'ing, i dont believe its AEFW since theyre all consistently the same, no bite marks or anything like that. Just all receding from the base up. First my red dragon, then the pink milli, then my red planet, my efflo, my slimer and now my RR Jawdropper is starting . Would this be nutrient related? What can be done? I cant just sit here and watch everything die :*( levels seem fine besides my mag( and p04 obviously from my other thread) which became elevated during the tech m treatment.
Alk-8.7
Cal-420
Mag- 1540
N03-.1
P04-0.00(obviously the algae is absorbing it making it undetectable.)
Ph- 8.2
S.g - 1.026
Temp- 80-82

Help!!!

 

[reefgeek]

Watching the same thing happen here, fish are fantastic,parameters are great, lps are slowly succumbing. Its got me frustrated, at this point all I can think is that there is some sort of contaminant in the tank, doubled up on the GAC and water changes.
Wishing you more luck than I am having.

 

[EricTMah]

Your numbers look ok except the super high mag.

Have you changed anything lately? Like added flow, new bulbs, new foods, different supplements?


Sony Xperia Z3

 

[BIGSHOW]

You could also check for Red bugs. Does seem like a pest if no changes to your regime have been done.

 

[BIGSHOW]

Watching the same thing happen here, fish are fantastic,parameters are great, lps are slowly succumbing. Its got me frustrated, at this point all I can think is that there is some sort of contaminant in the tank, doubled up on the GAC and water changes.
Wishing you more luck than I am having.

What LPS are dying? How are they dying?

I have noticed from suppliers that a lot of the LPS have been shipping with large predatory flatworms. They typically kill one particular coral. Euphyllia are especially targeted by these LARGE flatworms.

If you notice a torch head melting away one by one or a hammer 'eroding away' slowly I would treat them a precautionary dip.

 

[AdInfinitum]

How overdue are your bulbs? (you said they were older) . Start changing one bulb per paycheque...helps the budget and avoids a big shock to the corals...

The same way that corals release compounds that inhibit algal growth, algae release compounds that inhibit coral growth to help each compete for space and light. It's possible that you haveenough algae in the tank that it is having an effect. GAC or Chemipure, or polyfilt media could help mitigate that effect.

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Havent added or done anything different to the tank that i can think of. Bulbs are probably 8mnths old.

 

[reeferkeeper420]

You could also check for Red bugs. Does seem like a pest if no changes to your regime have been done.

How woul i check for redbugs? Just start dipping stuff?

 

[heath]

Riley, did you read the post from pipes about our water.. I am going to change all of my membranes and add a di to the system..not sure if the organic phosphate is being added now or if its to come.. could be food for thought..

 

[BIGSHOW]

How woul i check for redbugs? Just start dipping stuff?

Yes dip in revive or coral RX

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Yes dip in revive or coral RX

Will bayers work aswell?

 

[curiousphil]

Very sorry to hear about your troubles Riley... have you lost any corals entirely? Or are they just slowly receding?

 

[BIGSHOW]

Will bayers work aswell?

Yes just be careful with the concentration and make sure you rinse the frag well after the dip ...do three rinses at least in seperate cups

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Very sorry to hear about your troubles Riley... have you lost any corals entirely? Or are they just slowly receding?

No theyre just slowly receding, nothing entirely lost yet.

 

[curiousphil]

That's good, hopefully you fix the problem and they bounce back. I've had a few corals come back from the tiniest bit of flesh.

 

[reeferkeeper420]

That's good, hopefully you fix the problem and they bounce back. I've had a few corals come back from the tiniest bit of flesh.

Hopefully. But as of now the stn isnt stopping and just keeps going farther and farther .

 

[scubasteve]

what kind of thermometer are you using if its getting over 82 for long periods that could be a contributing factor. i know mine raises 2 degrees during the day with this wicked heat i had to dial back to 78 from the usual 80

 

[heath]

I must of missed something, when did the temp of the tank come into it..

 

[Kevin Tran]

I was having little algea problem myself, did a little vodka dosing, changes out all my light bulb and reduce the light period. I also changed out all media and membrane from my ro unit even the tds meter read zero. From vodka dosing the algea are lose and I pull it out by hand. Small algea area I scrub using a toothbrush. I also add more flow.

You are having a lots of problems with this tank and don't want to see all your stuff goes down the drain. My suggestion is to start a small qt for all your gems corals while fixing your dt. If you're not going to change out your ro media/membrance then I would suggest you buy ro water for your QT or start seeking help if some members can host your pride coral for you. Best is to start a QT

I don't usually get involved in this. if what I said don't make sense than just agnor my post

 

[Kevin Tran]

8 month old bulb should be change( you're sure it 8 month old or it could be older?) regardless you should start changing out your bulb if it 8 month old
I know you have invested a lots in corals, it time to invest where it thrive in.
My bro Thanh posted for you to contact him, you should because he have the eyes for this kind of stuff