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schooleyosis
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Way to wait it out a few days... LOL
That's good that nothing but Scarface is flexing. I'm sure there will be a little pecking, tail whipping but that is normal in the Tang world. Gotta get that hierarchy established.
That's good that nothing but Scarface is flexing. I'm sure there will be a little pecking, tail whipping but that is normal in the Tang world. Gotta get that hierarchy established.
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Saltgator
Tang Keeper
Thanks Ryan. Over the years I've had plenty of tangs so I was expecting it. As of last night, everyone was happy go lucky.
On another note, I contacted Rick @ reef radiance in regards to a malfunctioning light of mine. Rick himself called me 30ish minutes later and we discussed my light issue. Rick went outta his way to keep this customer super happy by sending me a replacement part for nothing. Can't ask for better quality service than that!!!
schooleyosis
2500 Club Member
I'm just pulling your chain!
Awesome customer service. that says a lot about a company.
Awesome customer service. that says a lot about a company.
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Saltgator
Tang Keeper
I know you were. Lol. I'd have to agree on companies with great customer service
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Saltgator
Tang Keeper
Honestly I haven't seen him. I found him the last 2 days, but he's in the same spot. It's scary cause I've been afraid he might have passed. Do they usually return to the same area to sleep?
Aquaph8
Love The Fish
Not mine, he moves in a slow steady pace and to find him you just gotta look for the cleanest spot on the rocks.
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Saltgator
Tang Keeper
Just got home and looked again. He's half way around the tank so still kicking. I can't really say if he's making a dent yet because he's working the acrylic walls that I scraped already, lol.
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Saltgator
Tang Keeper
API nitrate test was just done. Nitrates are showing between zero and 5 (yellow,lol). So.... do keep dosing my vinegar at it current rate (40mL) or do I cut back to 20mL? I have been dosing @ 40mL for 2 weeks now because I've forgot to up it.
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Saltgator
Tang Keeper
I'm not seeing any new growth in the algae right now. Hopefully it stays this way.
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Saltgator
Tang Keeper
I know I mentioned this prior but it's becoming a circus in my reef. My black tang swims upside-down and sometimes eats that way. Crazy. Anyway, his best companion is my regal angel. Now he's doing it! He flips upside-down in front of a Wp40 and let's it jet him upside-down across the reef. Swimming back to the wp40 is 100% normal, feeding is normal. I just simply think these 2 are have too much fun or getting a new perspective of their world. We'll see if my other w tangs start this,lol.
schooleyosis
2500 Club Member
That's hilarious. You need to get a video of it.
My Hippo Tang used to swim upside down all the time and splash water out of the tank with it's fins while being upside down to get attention. I'd feed it and it would stop. LOL
My Hippo Tang used to swim upside down all the time and splash water out of the tank with it's fins while being upside down to get attention. I'd feed it and it would stop. LOL
schooleyosis
2500 Club Member
Friendly fish! Maybe you need to jump in there with them. Haha
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Saltgator
Tang Keeper
Just wanted to wanted to thank Christian aka #Electrobes for his help tonight. He came over and we discussed my reefs current status and he used his test for numbers. Numbers are as follows:
NO3 at 10
P04 at 05
Alk at 7.45
Cal at 380
Mag at 1020.... yep, most likely my issue with the corals. Shopping now for supplements.
NO3 at 10
P04 at 05
Alk at 7.45
Cal at 380
Mag at 1020.... yep, most likely my issue with the corals. Shopping now for supplements.
schooleyosis
2500 Club Member
I would suggest BRS magnesium. Affordable and easy to use/mix.
From what I've read the ALK and CAL won't balance properly until MAG is around/above 1260. Prepare for you ALK and CAL to drop when you raise the MAG.
From what I've read the ALK and CAL won't balance properly until MAG is around/above 1260. Prepare for you ALK and CAL to drop when you raise the MAG.
