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by DuskHound
Sat Feb 15, 2025 1:32 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Optimal water parameters for coral health
Replies: 5
Views: 3442

Re: Optimal water parameters for coral health

I'm running Alkalinity around 8, Calcium's at 440, and Magnesium's 1320. Phosphates I'm still figuring out, but Nitrates are usually between 0-10. pH's a bit broader, 7.8-8.3, but it seems to work. I've had pretty good luck with these parameters, can keep a wide range of corals without too much ...
by DuskHound
Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Zoa, nudibranch, and slug pests in the reef aquarium
Replies: 3
Views: 940

Re: Zoa, nudibranch, and slug pests in the reef aquarium

They resemble Vayssierea sea slugs, similar to those listed in this link - http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhikers-guide/
by DuskHound
Sat Jan 15, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Asterina damage: can zoanthus polyps regrow without a parent polyp
Replies: 15
Views: 4266

Re: Asterina damage: can zoanthus polyps regrow without a parent polyp

I've had my fair share of Asterina starfish issues with my zoanthids in the past, and I gotta say, I wouldn't be so quick to write them off as innocent. There's just too many reports of them wreaking havoc on zoa colonies, and having that many in your tank is a pretty big red flag, if you ask me.