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by ravelo
Sat Mar 08, 2025 12:31 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Zoanthids growing in unusual patterns
Replies: 6
Views: 3201

Re: Zoanthids growing in unusual patterns

They resemble RPE from Indo, I'd say they're a nice zoa, that green mouth does give it a bit of a PE vibe though.
by ravelo
Wed Mar 05, 2025 8:36 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: My hammer coral has turned green
Replies: 6
Views: 3838

Re: My hammer coral has turned green

I'm guessing they must've had a ton of blue LEDs in their tank, 'cause that would explain the crazy yellow color I saw.
by ravelo
Sun Mar 02, 2025 11:23 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: need assistance right away
Replies: 9
Views: 4536

Re: need assistance right away

Your tank's clearly still in the cycling process or maybe something's gone belly up in there. Either way, it's time to take action, and fast.

You need to do a massive water change, like, now. Have you got a spare tank or somewhere to temporarily relocate your livestock until you get this under ...
by ravelo
Mon Feb 24, 2025 7:05 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Aggressive clown fish behavior
Replies: 4
Views: 2469

Re: Aggressive clown fish behavior

No, it's not trying to turn the little one into a female, it's just seeing it as an invader in its territory.

How long ago did you add the second clownfish to the tank?

At this point, I'd recommend temporarily removing both fish, rearranging the rockwork, and then reintroducing them together ...
by ravelo
Thu Jan 09, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: sharing a different view
Replies: 8
Views: 4826

Re: sharing a different view


I've got a solid tank going, my fish are thriving, and I'm not second-guessing my methods. I know everyone's got their own ways of doing things, but I'm curious to hear your thoughts. I've been lurking on this forum for a while now, and I always seem to pick up something new. For the past couple ...
by ravelo
Wed Dec 25, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Is old school coral keeping making a comeback
Replies: 11
Views: 5299

Re: Is old school coral keeping making a comeback

It seems like most hobbyists nowadays aren't buying the actual coral, but rather a nicely edited photo that captures the idea of it. It's become the norm, largely thanks to forums like r2r that thrive on rebranding common corals as something new and special.
by ravelo
Wed Dec 25, 2024 6:17 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Is this a puffer?
Replies: 2
Views: 2599

Re: Is this a puffer?

A Valentini puffer could work in a 30g tank. It's generally reef-safe, but if it gets hungry, inverts and corals might become a snack.
by ravelo
Sun Dec 15, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: When coral rx fails, what's the next step
Replies: 6
Views: 2908

Re: When coral rx fails, what's the next step

I agree, low alkalinity can cause issues. Bumping it up might help, could see an improvement.
by ravelo
Sat Dec 14, 2024 6:53 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Keeping kryptonite candy cane corals: challenges and tips
Replies: 15
Views: 4413

Re: Keeping kryptonite candy cane corals: challenges and tips

I've personally had the opposite experience with kryptonites - they've been one of the more low-maintenance corals for me. As long as I avoid relocating them to a spot with higher light levels without giving them time to adjust, they seem to do just fine. But I've noticed that even slight changes in ...
by ravelo
Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Increasing light, stems still growing
Replies: 13
Views: 2929

Re: Increasing light, stems still growing

I think your ramp period is way too long, 1.5 hours is even a bit much. The polyps aren't getting much light as it is, so I'd try shortening that ramp period gradually - that's probably why they're still stretching.