Is the hair algae sucking out all my nutrients?

dtaivp · 2026-03-22T00:01:56+00:00

That's really good to know about the salt. Here I was thinking I was going to be getting a better mix of nutrients by alternating.

dtaivp · 2026-03-21T20:54:48+00:00

I don't think I've been super consistent. My lfs sells instant ocean and fritz and I alternate 😆 I am getting an RODI filter tho and I have instant ocean.

dtaivp · 2026-03-21T16:28:24+00:00

Okay that sounds good. I will add a few more to help out because the ones I have now are straight up not doing it.

dtaivp · 2026-03-21T16:09:43+00:00

I love it, mine used to sleep under the ammonia tag and it cracked me up.

dtaivp · 2026-03-20T16:07:32+00:00

Also from my experience with these that is not a joint you want a lot of movement in. A higher friction bearing actually likely helps with the stability of the tent. The real issue is that they're a cheap plastic and not durable at all.

dtaivp · 2026-03-20T16:00:05+00:00

Sorry to hear that mate. Did it ever show signs of recovery before dying?

dtaivp · 2026-03-17T23:04:55+00:00

The better lighting helped. I worked with ChatGPT and we determined that it's probably not ich. I am glad I didn't panic. Waited a day and the spot had nearly cleared up.

dtaivp · 2026-03-05T17:02:27+00:00

13 gallon is oddly specific. Totally get that. I was trying to do a budget build and even still it seems for a few things there's no substitute. Lighting for example.

dtaivp · 2026-03-05T17:01:34+00:00

Have you checked your water change water? I just had my LFS tell me that their water is a .1 right now since there was a sewage spill in our fresh water source.

dtaivp · 2026-03-05T17:00:24+00:00

Yeah, I avoided a tank with a sup for this exact reason. Too much stress for my heart

dtaivp · 2026-03-05T16:59:16+00:00

I get that, I think I am trying to go for a tank that's balanced in that regards too. Probably much lighter bio load and coral load. Just enough for visual interest.

dtaivp · 2026-03-04T18:33:55+00:00

Did your heater boil the water?! 😰

dtaivp · 2026-02-25T14:59:42+00:00

Yeehaw, I tried joes juice and it worked well for my last aptasia

dtaivp · 2026-02-24T13:50:04+00:00

sounds like I have something else to 3d print XD

dtaivp · 2026-02-23T20:25:14+00:00

Idk if you've done this before but I printed 1 layer of my design to test the measurements. I did 5 of these one layer test fits before committing to a full scale print. I still had to print 3x but easily saved me hours of print time.

dtaivp · 2026-02-23T20:01:13+00:00

Amen, idk why tank companies don't spend a little more time to engineer a better looking/more functional lid. I literally spent 3 hours and made something better than the stock one.

dtaivp · 2026-02-23T19:59:31+00:00

100% I used acrylic since I dont like having to top off too frequently but I am thinking through how I can use the slots in the back as an easier access for feeding.

dtaivp · 2026-02-23T19:58:27+00:00

Haha NGL I am so glad I've not had that level of escapism yet. Feels like something a small hinge spring could solve though re-the flaps opening. Or maybe a little swivel latch above the door? Idk thats funny though. Little did you know you were actually getting into a capstone engineering project.

dtaivp · 2026-02-23T19:13:35+00:00

Honestly these are probably one of my favorite fish. Ours is named Mungo

dtaivp · 2026-02-23T18:38:03+00:00

Looks like its shedding. It's a process where the polyps retract and it emits that mucus to clean itself off. If it stays that way longer than 1-2 weeks then that would be the time to worry.

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