Aparker2005
Valuable Member
Hey guys. A few months ago, life took over and unfortunately got me out of being able to have time to do weekly water changes on our 125 mixed reef. We've lost no fish at all, but we lost nearly every single coral in our tank except for softies.
Currently we have zoas, mushrooms, finger leather, gsp, and toadstools thriving. We also have 2 BTAb, and a few rock flower nems as well.
All of our sps and euphylia has died. When I last checked our parameters, nitrate was in the 60-80 range. I did a water change and got it down to around 20. Didn't check phosphates.
Anyway, for filtration, we have 3 of the biggest size seachem tidal filters. I rinse the media once a week, or every other week which likely contributed to my issues.
I've been thinking about adding our FX6 or FX4 instead, but I am so hear these are worse.
I can't do a sump. So that's out for the time being.
So with going back to water changes and more frequent filter cleaning, should things eventually pick back up? We hate our bland our tank has become. All critters though (fish, inverts) are doing great.
Thanks!
Currently we have zoas, mushrooms, finger leather, gsp, and toadstools thriving. We also have 2 BTAb, and a few rock flower nems as well.
All of our sps and euphylia has died. When I last checked our parameters, nitrate was in the 60-80 range. I did a water change and got it down to around 20. Didn't check phosphates.
Anyway, for filtration, we have 3 of the biggest size seachem tidal filters. I rinse the media once a week, or every other week which likely contributed to my issues.
I've been thinking about adding our FX6 or FX4 instead, but I am so hear these are worse.
I can't do a sump. So that's out for the time being.
So with going back to water changes and more frequent filter cleaning, should things eventually pick back up? We hate our bland our tank has become. All critters though (fish, inverts) are doing great.
Thanks!
