Scurvy’s Mad Wrasse 110

[Scurvy]

Breakfast is my favorite meal too!

I agree! To my surprise even the wrasse tear into this grocery store nori. Only the tangs ever touched the aquarium branded stuff.

 

[ngoodermuth]

I agree! To my surprise even the wrasse tear into this grocery store nori. Only the tangs ever touched the aquarium branded stuff.

All 7 of my wrasses eat from the algae clip. I think they are more omnivorous than we give them credit

Ps. If you get tired of your roseafascia, I’d gladly take him off your hands. I haven’t seen them available much lately!

 

[Scurvy]

All 7 of my wrasses eat from the algae clip. I think they are more omnivorous than we give them credit

Ps. If you get tired of your roseafascia, I’d gladly take him off your hands. I haven’t seen them available much lately!

I've seen videos of wrasse tearing into nori but for whatever reason mine never did until this last change of brands. My KwaZulu had an eye injury that seems to be making leaps and bounds towards healing in just the five days since the switch. I don't believe in cooincidence and think you're right.

I've only ever come across Rosefacia for sale once about a year ago (Pieces of the Ocean) and scooped him up. Havent seen them anywhere since and Im always looking.

 

[Scurvy]

Adjustments to the fuge light seem to be working well. We added 4 hours on saturday and sunday i bumped the intensity slightly from 84% to 88%. Also dosed NoPox a couple times in case I was carbon limited.

Phosphates were at .61 Saturday before the water change. Tested yesterday at .29 and today after multiple feedings we’re at .18.

Nitrates went from 20/30 Saturday to 10ish yesterday and 2.5/5 today.

Alk holding steady at 8.6.

Numbers actually coming down a touch faster than Id like so I dropped 2 hours off the fuge schedule but kept intensity at 88%.

So we’re on the right track.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

I think stimulating bacteria slightly as you said and adding maybe some possible new strains with a Fritz or Dr. Tim’s would be a good start to bolster your reef.

This thinking...

::thumbs up::

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Adjustments to the fuge light seem to be working well. We added 4 hours on saturday and sunday i bumped the intensity slightly from 84% to 88%. Also dosed NoPox a couple times in case I was carbon limited.

Phosphates were at .61 Saturday before the water change. Tested yesterday at .29 and today after multiple feedings we’re at .18.

Nitrates went from 20/30 Saturday to 10ish yesterday and 2.5/5 today.

Alk holding steady at 8.6.

Numbers actually coming down a touch faster than Id like so I dropped 2 hours off the fuge schedule but kept intensity at 88%.

So we’re on the right track.

I was at .316 with hanna ULR. I ran 24/7 chaeto light for 5 days.

2nd test, .302 ...

LoL.. will wait and see what happens once water volume is increased and bigger fuge.

Happy to hear the po4 is coming down smoothly for ya! Keep ur eyes peeled for bad things trying to gain an edge if the balance goes awry! Keep me updated on ur po4 progress so if I decide to dose NoPox I can borrow ur dosing ration/schedule. Please and thank you kindly sir.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Your tank is really looking nice @Scurvy!

 

[Scurvy]

I was at .316 with hanna ULR. I ran 24/7 chaeto light for 5 days

Light intensity and flow rate will play a pretty big roll in how effective it will be. Once you’re into the sump and can get a stronger light on the chaeto you should see a big change. I love the kessil however theres many options for $40/50 from ebay that will work just as well.

The NoPox was more a theory in this case but I dosed 10ml every other day for 3 doses. I wont use it again unless i see a similar scenario playing out.

 

[Scurvy]

Impulse buy.... stopped by an LFS this afternoon and came across a gorgeous Swallowtail Angel for $65. Couldnt resist and not sure how this is going to work out but we will see.

 

[mta_morrow]

Impulse buy.... stopped by an LFS this afternoon and came across a gorgeous Swallowtail Angel for $65. Couldnt resist and not sure how this is going to work out but we will see.

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What a beautiful fish!

I hope it works out great for you!

 

[Scurvy]

I hope it works out great for you!

Fingers crossed! The tangs are the worry ;Nailbiting

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Impulse buy.... stopped by an LFS this afternoon and came across a gorgeous Swallowtail Angel for $65. Couldnt resist and not sure how this is going to work out but we will see.

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Just saw one at Aquatic Wildlife in CT, today. And had to hold myself back. Haha

Nice snag! That's cheaper than the one i saw. :thumbs up:

 

[Scurvy]

They had a perfect size purple tang for $99 that I almost grabbed too but resisted that urge. Angels normally arent my bag but she is gorgeous and will get me some points with my gal.

 

[Bounce House]

Tank is looking great, I have always wanted a swallowtail angel, but too much of a coward to risk an angel in my reef.

 

[ngoodermuth]

Tank is looking great, I have always wanted a swallowtail angel, but too much of a coward to risk an angel in my reef.

Genicanthus angels are planktivores... so very much reef safe

 

[Scurvy]

Tank is looking great, I have always wanted a swallowtail angel, but too much of a coward to risk an angel in my reef.

Thanks! As @ngoodermuth said there are a few truely reef safe options. Swallowtails, Spotbreast, Bellus to name a few.

 

[ngoodermuth]

Thanks! As @ngoodermuth said there are a few truely reef safe options. Swallowtails, Spotbreast, Bellus to name a few.

I would love a watanabe, or one of these:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-japanese-swallowtail-angelfish-a-true-asian-beauty.204/

 

[Scurvy]

I would love a watanabe, or one of these:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-japanese-swallowtail-angelfish-a-true-asian-beauty.204/

Both beauties! I usually prefer female coloration with angels but if this girl turns male I won''t be bummed out at all

 

[Fudsey]

If it doesn't work out, you know who to call ! ! !

 

[Scurvy]

If it doesn't work out, you know who to call ! ! !

LoL, She'll spend a few days in the box but based on the PBT's inital reaction you may want to keep that phone handy! Psycho!!