What are u using for mechanical when the water reaches the filter? and I wouldn't have the water enter where the skimmer is. The water crashing in changes the surface tension of the water and will effect the performance of the skimmer
Per request from the mods I'll start compiling a list for everyone. A couple things that I know for sure are in storrage:
36" PFO pendant fixture. Has 2 moguls and caps for 2 VHO asking $250
Same thing but wired for Icecap $350
72" Same thing still PFO wired $150 ( has 3 mogul and x4 96W...
Try some junk food, brine or mysis...Like cheese burgers for people.. and see if that works. Could also be getting bullied by the other fish if they've been in there for a long time..
Then your rock counts as well and that would limit what else goes in the tank. Fish are the big poop factor as that's what you feed, the other stuff can shelf sustain on whats in the tank after its established... 2 different kinds of food and poop
I have alot of stuff that I've collected over the past 15 years and need to start getting rid of stuff. I have lights and skimmers and pumps gallor, LMK what your need and I'll see what I have. Located in Seattle
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check all you equip and find if something is not working right. Basic rule that the tank will run 10 deg either way of what the ambient temp is so if your room is 80 than the tank running at 90 is totally possible. Check your stuff, limit your lights and increase you evaporation
Crabs and snails are free bees and dont count towards your bio load. I wouldnt worry about anything other than the crabs taking the snails shells as they get larger. Try to stay with only blue leg or scarlets for the friendly factor and conch's are great as long as they dont get too big.