my Acans and Ricordias hate me

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by Jon.Peak, Jan 2, 2012.

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  1. Jon.Peak

    Jon.Peak Fire Worm

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    I cant seem to get either happy....
    does anyone have any ideas...
     
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  2. RichardinMa

    RichardinMa Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    What are the stats on the tank(s) you are keeping them in? Lighting? What are the symptoms of their deaths? What things are doing well in those tanks? Are all of these from the same source?
     
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  3. Kadoogen

    Kadoogen Flamingo Tongue

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    what are they doing that makes you think they are unhappy?
     
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  4. ZepQuarium

    ZepQuarium Spaghetti Worm

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    Targeted Feedings with the flow off and a turkey baster... works wonders, my Acan sprouted 4 new heads when I started ;)

    I find mine like 'reef caviar' the best... but I mix it with some other fine filter/coral foods for a varied diet.

    very different corals there, the ricordia is soft and mobile... The Acan is LPS... If you can't keep at least one of them happy check your water parameters...
     
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    ZepQuarium, Jan 22, 2012
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