What's happening?

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by xabo, Mar 14, 2003.

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  1. CheckMateKingll

    CheckMateKingll Feather Duster

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    Ah Yes, MagMan commeth,,,
    Wrassman is correct, Magnesium, the most important element in the Ionic balance,,,,
    9 out of 10 times if there is something wrong with your Alk. Cal. and PH look to the Mag...
    MagMan out.... [smiley=stop.gif]
     
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  3. xabo

    xabo Astrea Snail

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    Haven't gotten the Ushio's. No one has them in stock. Mag-1500, PH-8.0
     
  4. Wrassman

    Wrassman Peppermint Shrimp

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    Well, xabo, from lack of any other evidence, I'd say that it was suffering die-off due to a change in lighting. I don't know how long you've had the coral; I don't know if you've recently changed your lighting above the coral, but something has affected the amount, or the intensity of light that the coral is receiving, causing a die-off. This will eventually stop, once the coral becomes used to the new lighting conditions (provided that they aren't too poor to sustain the coral), but it could take a while and you may see more die-off.

    I know this is not what you want to hear, but that is my best guess, based on the information you have provided. It certainly seems to me, to be the most logical answer, at this point.
     
  5. xabo

    xabo Astrea Snail

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    Thanks for the replies. As I said the only lighting that has been change is the 03's. I will continue to monitor the coral, and will reply to what I find. Thanks again!
     
  6. xabo

    xabo Astrea Snail

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    Also will cut back on dosing the B-Ionic and Kalk for a while.
     
  7. Wrassman

    Wrassman Peppermint Shrimp

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    If those are the only changes, xabo, they have to be your suspects. 8)

    You could work your way up to full dosage and full intensity on the lighting over the course of several days or even weeks.  Some corals you just can't rush.  Looks like yours may be one of them.

    [glow=maroon, 2, 300]I wish you all the luck in the world, xabo!!!  If there is anything we can do, any question you need answered, please give us a shout.  We can't help if you don't ask![/glow] ;D​
     
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  9. xabo

    xabo Astrea Snail

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  10. CheckMateKingll

    CheckMateKingll Feather Duster

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    Sorry guys,,,
    I didn't think he was referring to the Acro.
    Well at least I responded first,,, [smiley=toilet.gif]
     
  11. karlas

    karlas Fire Goby

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    do u add any suppliments for magneseium, iodine, or anything like that? maby its lacking someting just someting else to look into if you cant get the lighting to work
     
  12. Wrassman

    Wrassman Peppermint Shrimp

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    Do you think that there's some way we can designate an ASAP call closed, once the emergency has been resolved? I don't want us to get to used to seeing posts in this forum. It really SHOULD be empty, if you get my meaning. ;D