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goldminer wrote: ↑Wed Jun 04, 2025 2:21 am My tank's a mess, but Duckweed covers everything. It's like the herpes of aquarium plants. You'll never get rid of it once it's in there.

Duckweed is effective, but it blocks light for everything else. Maybe try Frogbit instead. It's easier to manage and still grows fast.

I'm no help with the ID, but I've come across a few warnings that epoxy can irritate the coral if it's in direct contact with the flesh. Don't own a brain coral myself, just passing on what I've read.


I took a closer look and it seems the putty isn't touching the flesh of the coral, and if it ...

Just picked up this awesome open brain at the LFS for a steal - 45 bucks. He's instantly my new favorite in the tank. Now I'm just trying to figure out what he actually is. The store called him a "metallic dome brain," but I couldn't find much info on that.

Love this little guy, though.

Also, I ...

Wrong section, mate

I think it's worth considering the timeline of when all the fish and the coflake were added. Was it all done in a relatively short period? I'm inclined to agree with the notion that a sudden spike in bioload could've triggered the water parameter changes. As for how quickly the fish were affected ...

Make sure your water parameters are on point, as any fluctuations could be causing your torch's unusual appearance.

I'm looking for a second opinion on this metallic brain, seems fine to me but I want to make sure. Guys, what's your take on it? Should I start giving it pellets now?

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You might want to look into how the cardinal was caught, maybe it was cyanide fishing, and get some info from your LFS about where the fish came from.

What kind of water tests are you running? You mentioned nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, and pH, but are you checking for anything else? Has the ...

kind of what i thought, but i did have some concerns about them becoming more aggressive towards my other tank inhabitants

not entirely sure whats going on here!
ive been keeping an eye on my damsels and im stoked. got so used to them fanning away in one spot, but then yesterday they started shifting LR rubble thats nearly as big as they are. not causing me any issues, but im genuinely intrigued - whats the reasoning ...