Whats the clicking noise ?

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  1. szogun

    szogun Feather Duster

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    from time to time I hear clicking noise like 3 times a day or something what can that be?
     
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  2. CG

    CG Bristle Worm

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    Could be your 400w mh, mine clicks every once in a while.
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Ya I would Say Mantis Shrimp as well. Does it sound like a tapping on glass.

    J
     
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  5. szogun

    szogun Feather Duster

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    I'm not sure it only happend couple of times
     
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  6. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Ok, is it a continual rapping, ie. snap snap snap snap snap snap (prolonged snapping)

    or

    just a few raps?

    A mantis will do the 1st, where as a snail with a hitchhiker on board or a pistol shrimp will just make a few quick raps.

    You say a couple times a day, any particular times, ie. after feeding or when lights go on/off?
     
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  7. szogun

    szogun Feather Duster

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    It's only one time click around noon
     
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  8. blue_eyes53813

    blue_eyes53813 Flamingo Tongue

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    sometimes if my powerheads arent running right.The propeller will click, Make sure all powerheads are ok.
     
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  9. tdevil

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    i would have to agree with CG, might be your lights/ballest
    how long have you had the lighting, and if it happens at noon, how long have they been on?
    could also be the ballest breaking in, is it an electronic or tar ballest?

    i also have to agree w/ Gresham, MS tend to make a bit more noise then just once or twice, i will no more on this one next month, as i will have one ;)

    td
     
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  10. inwall75

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    [quote author=tdevil link=board=General;num=1078094361;start=0#8 date=03/03/04 at 16:01:50]
    i also have to agree w/ Gresham, MS tend to make a bit more noise then just once or twice, i will no more on this one next month, as i will have one ;)
    td[/quote]

    YEAH!!!! Congrats Taz. What species? Are you getting that peacock (clown) O.s. from Inland Aquatics?
     
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