Nitrates and phosphates are very low. Tanks is still having issues with GHA and bubble algea. Removed GHA and BA manually yesterday. Crabs seem to have cleared more surface area as a result.
Also, note that opening the window has increased PH from ~8.0 to 8.3-8.4. As a direct result, Alk consumption seems to have rapidly increased.
Salinity seems to be creeping up. Calibration checks will need to be performed on AWC dosers.
The Cheatomorpha reactor seems to be rapidly consuming nutrients and growing expediently. Possible high nutrient issue.
After introducing Male emerald Crab, there was aggression between Male and female. Aggression levels have since come down, and they may have formed a bonded pair.
Hair algea and bubble algea breakout are unaffected by lights out. Manual removal has had minimal impact. The introduction of a second emerald crab will be monitored. The introduction of 11 blue legged hermit crabs has had little effect
Flat worms appear to be a benign species. However, they do appear to rest on corals. Concers of an outbreak resulting in the complete coverage of corals and rockscape could result in mortalities. The coverage of corals would inhibit feeding and photosynthesis.
Flatworm Exit was used multiple times to no effect. Lights out was attempted since they appeared to be a photosynthetic variant of flatworms.
PO4 is 0.00, NO3 is 1.77, PH 8.1, Calcium 415, Mg 1380, Alk 7.9 dKh.
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March 28, 2024 13:43
Green Acan seems to have closed up. lighting was turned down and coral was moved to a lower location.
Red Micromussa Lordhowensis seems to be closed up as well. hopefully lower light setting will help.
Zoanthid rasta colony has a new polyp. Health seems ok
Blastomoussa Merletti colony seems ok. Plump, tentacles extended and bright coloration.
Candy Cane coral seems ok. Decent coloration, plump and so far no negatives.
Richordia Florida seems ok. Decent coloration and long tentacle extension with very open and plump appearance.
Display tank being fed with phytoplankton, Hakari Mysis and Nano roitifer blend.
Dartfish seems to be doing well in QT tank. Water (50%) change was done and detritus was removed.
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January 13, 2021 02:49