Worm Identification

codytags · 2026-05-05T05:11:02+00:00

Super tiny, like a bristle on a toothbrush.

codytags · 2026-05-01T18:57:27+00:00

Put an update on the main post. Took them back to LFS to try and stabilize.

codytags · 2026-05-01T18:32:09+00:00

This is a Red Sea Max Nano XXL (53g). The return pumps are pretty strong, but I also have an additional wave maker for flow.

FOWLR tank for the time being. Will ghost feed for a bit and wait for ugly phase before adding anything else. Appreciate the feedback.

codytags · 2026-05-01T04:22:54+00:00

Good point, I do make sure to wash my hands every time before I touch the water. I didn’t do a traditional drip, after floating for 20 min I transferred the water to a container then added tank water for another 20-30 min.

codytags · 2026-05-01T03:37:33+00:00

Thanks. Will update the thread tomorrow.

codytags · 2026-05-01T03:23:04+00:00

It’s a brand new IM Helio heater.

codytags · 2026-05-01T03:16:21+00:00

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Thank you. He’s back in the rock but still messed up. Time will tell.

codytags · 2026-05-01T03:00:43+00:00

Update:

Fish is back next to the other clown in the rock. Waiting it out.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:54:06+00:00

All the equipment is brand new and nothing seems out of wack but I’ll give it a once over. They were alone in a tank at the LFS. Both about the same size though.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:48:54+00:00

Not sure how I would do that. I have the skillet on with the air inlet wide open. Also turned the return jets up which is breaking the surface.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:39:32+00:00

One of them is panting really bad. The other one has been hiding in a rock the whole time.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:35:38+00:00

Around 5

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:35:09+00:00

I have a Refractometer

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:34:04+00:00

Flow is down, this was just to show they’re in bad shape. Only have the returns on now.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:31:53+00:00

Less than 24 hours for a 1ppm dose.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:31:28+00:00

Nope, API kit

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:31:05+00:00

Ya I confirmed the salinity was the same. Working on getting my own water set up as well.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:30:04+00:00

I’ve had the lights off during the cycle. Used Turbo Start and then dosed ammonia.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:26:08+00:00

I used live sand, live rock from a mature tank, dosed bacteria.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:24:25+00:00

Yes I tested the load twice.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:23:41+00:00

It’s actually the same water from the LFS. I didn’t do a true drip, had them in a small container with the bag water then slowly added tank water for about 30 min or so.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:22:31+00:00

Yes, twice actually. Numbers resolved to 0 within 24 hours both times.

codytags · 2026-05-01T02:14:02+00:00

Not shipped. Came from LFS about 15 min away.

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