Samhain
Satin, Lace, and Sequins
So all was well and right in my little ocean. Levels have been checking out, and life was good. I added my Midas Blenny, Neo, and was feeding him daily. The recommendation was for twice daily feedings, but I've been hesitant to feed that often due to phosphate buildup. But things were seeming to be alright, levels were maintaining, and Neo was doing really well. Then this week I tested my water prior to my weekly 10% WC, and nitrates were 20 and phosphates were 1.0! I did my water change, tested two days later, and the levels were almost the same, plus two of my acan colonies looked like they were melting away. Another was pretty pitiful looking, withdrawn but not melting, and a fourth was looking like nothing was wrong.
I did an emergency 20% change last night, tested today, and nitrates were down to 10, phosphates were at 0.5. I have another emergency water change mixed up and settling. My questions are these: can I expect my two melted acans to pull through, or should I kiss them goodbye? And can I back off feeding Neo to every other day, or will he starve to death on that schedule?
I did an emergency 20% change last night, tested today, and nitrates were down to 10, phosphates were at 0.5. I have another emergency water change mixed up and settling. My questions are these: can I expect my two melted acans to pull through, or should I kiss them goodbye? And can I back off feeding Neo to every other day, or will he starve to death on that schedule?