Search found 16 matches

by OceanicApe
Thu Apr 03, 2025 1:34 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Dosing for lps corals
Replies: 19
Views: 2258

Re: Dosing for lps corals

Another thing to consider with running Kalk through your ATO is that you've got two main limitations to keep in mind. Firstly, you're limited by evaporation - you can only add a fixed amount at full strength. While this might not be an issue for most LPS-dominant tanks, it can become a problem if ...
by OceanicApe
Thu Mar 20, 2025 10:42 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Friend's coral care advice: right or wrong?
Replies: 15
Views: 6485

Re: Friend's coral care advice: right or wrong?

I think my friend's got it wrong. No name SPS corals losing color? Not necessarily. My friend's got experience, I'll give him that, but it's not like they're cars or something – brand and price don't always mean better performance.
by OceanicApe
Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:37 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: keeping chromis and mandarins together
Replies: 1
Views: 2634

Re: keeping chromis and mandarins together

Getting an RO system is a great move for a reef tank. I'd definitely recommend getting copepods for your mandarin - they're notoriously tricky to keep. It's no surprise your mandarin isn't eating mysid and brine shrimp yet, they don't naturally eat them in the wild. I'd suggest getting copepods ASAP ...
by OceanicApe
Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:44 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: need help with vermiculated angel
Replies: 3
Views: 2963

Re: need help with vermiculated angel


Tank setup, pics, and details would be helpful. SH

Vermiculated angelfish are naturally semi-aggressive, so it's tough to completely change that behavior.


I'd try rearranging the tank to reduce territorial behavior in your vermiculated angelfish. Since it's semi-aggressive by nature, breaking ...
by OceanicApe
Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: need help with vermiculated angel
Replies: 3
Views: 2963

need help with vermiculated angel

I'm having some issues with my vermiculated angelfish - it's getting pretty aggressive. My angel's been chasing my little nemos into a corner where they can't even swim away. I feel bad for the poor guys. Does anyone know how to reduce aggression in these fish?
by OceanicApe
Mon Jan 20, 2025 4:30 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Lobophyllia attacking my chromis.
Replies: 3
Views: 2443

Re: Lobophyllia attacking my chromis.

It's not uncommon for this to happen. My larger Lps are notorious for devouring big snails, and I frequently wake up to find thumb-sized stomatella shells scattered around my big Goniastrea and Symphilia. I recall witnessing it once in the dark – a rather gruesome sight, with goo and mesenteric ...
by OceanicApe
Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:01 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Encrusting lps corals worth considering
Replies: 7
Views: 3785

Re: Encrusting lps corals worth considering

I'd also consider Leptastrea, Cyphastrea, Favia, and Chalices. These guys are all pretty decent encrusters, and as a semi-noob, you shouldn't have too much trouble keeping them happy.
by OceanicApe
Sun Dec 29, 2024 10:39 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: observations on clownfish breathing patterns
Replies: 1
Views: 3225

observations on clownfish breathing patterns

Just got back from Orlando, Florida and found a skeleton of one of my clownfish in my room. Now I'm left with the last one and it's breathing rapidly - can't be the water stats, maybe it's stressed from the angelfish? Or could it be marine velvet, I don't see any spots though.
by OceanicApe
Sun Dec 29, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: seeking help from ben f of niceville
Replies: 4
Views: 3924

Re: seeking help from ben f of niceville

felinxo wrote: Sun Dec 29, 2024 5:21 pm Is this a cryptic message or just plain straightforward - Ben, do spill the beans, we're all ears.
btw i forgot to mention craftyx's real name is ben, lol
by OceanicApe
Sun Dec 29, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: seeking help from ben f of niceville
Replies: 4
Views: 3924

seeking help from ben f of niceville

ben since u got ur pLione taken away is it true that brent got u in trouble? btw hows my purple firtideflow doin?