HELP ME!!!

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

I got this birds nest a few weeks ago at the Mansfield TX frag swap. What is happening to it?!?!?

Jimmyb819 · Dec 2, 2015

Looks like it's losing tissue. What are your parameters? Any ALK or salinity swings?

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

I dont know. Its only been in ther since November 14th I havent tested because I dont have a kit.

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

What is the best thing to do?

Jimmyb819 · Dec 2, 2015

Definitely get a kit. Until you establish a baseline of how your tank runs and acts you'll want to test every week or two.

How long has the tank been running? What lighting? Is this your first SPS? Do you dose anything?

The more information you provide the better we can help. But without your tank parameters it will be difficult to know for sure.

trido · Dec 2, 2015

Buy a test kit and don't buy anymore new frags until you know that your parameters are stable and be kept that way is probably the best way to move forward at this point.

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

Its a biocube 29 gallon been up for about 6 months. Havent had any problems with it until now. I run the actinics during the day and have a "dark period" during the night.

joshkirkland83 · Dec 2, 2015

Sounds like you need to do a lot of research before you add ANY living thing to that tank man.

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

What do you mean?

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

Ive been in the hobby for over a year, and I did amazing with the nuvo pico 4 gallon (which is still set up). I just dont know whats going on with the birds nest. It was fine then I looked today and it looked like that picture. Should I move it to the other tank? By the way this is my first ever birds nest.

joshkirkland83 · Dec 2, 2015

Mike628 said:
Ive been in the hobby for over a year, and I did amazing with the nuvo pico 4 gallon (which is still set up). I just dont know whats going on with the birds nest. It was fine then I looked today and it looked like that picture. Should I move it to the other tank? By the way this is my first ever birds nest.

Over a year and no test kit? Im just saying you are gambling with anything you put in that tank with no test kits. Especially sps. Most coral require very stable water parameters.

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

Yea its been a real stupid move on my part @joshkirkland83. I need to get one but I have to get some money. Are they cheeper in store or online? And what do you think the problem is?

joshkirkland83 · Dec 2, 2015

Mike628 said:
Yea its been a real stupid move on my part @joshkirkland83. I need to get one but I have to get some money. Are they cheeper in store or online? And what do you think the problem is?

You just missed all the big sales. Id say get a red sea coral pro test kit from BRS. Thats the point anyone would be guessing telling you whats wrong without parameters.

joshkirkland83 · Dec 2, 2015

Mike628 said:
Yea its been a real stupid move on my part @joshkirkland83. I need to get one but I have to get some money. Are they cheeper in store or online? And what do you think the problem is?

You just missed all the big sales. Id say get a red sea coral pro test kit from BRS. Thats the point anyone would be guessing telling you whats wrong without parameters.

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

I can get water tested tomorrow at the petco right down the street. Would that be helpful? @joshkirkland83

joshkirkland83 · Dec 2, 2015

Mike628 said:
I can get water tested tomorrow at the petco right down the street. Would that be helpful? @joshkirkland83

Itd be better than nothing, but i think they use api. Where does your water for water changes come from?

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

My water comes from a local store that pre mixes it. Its only $1 a gallon and saves me from buying a RODI unit plus salt and a bucket to mix

joshkirkland83 · Dec 2, 2015

Mike628 said:
My water comes from a local store that pre mixes it. Its only $1 a gallon and saves me from buying a RODI unit plus salt and a bucket to mix

How often do you water change and how much?

Mike628 · Dec 2, 2015

I think I have done 1 water change. I havent had the time/money to pick up the water.

joshkirkland83 · Dec 2, 2015

Mike628 said:
I think I have done 1 water change. I havent had the time/money to pick up the water.

This isnt a poor mans hobby bro. If you want to have a reef, it costs money. Its going to cost to get your test kit. Once you find whats wrong its going to cost to fix it. Then its going to cost for more coral and to keep it alive. Id do a water change until you get tests and got money to fix the problem.