ph33nyx
Reefing newb
I came home today to find my RBTA like this. Is it a response from the stress of the weekend move, or a good thing?
Should I be concerned by this?
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FishyReef
Broke Reefer!
It looks like it is splitting (but I'm a nem novice, so I really have no clue). But, I would be quite concerned about its proximity to that powerhead.
ph33nyx
Reefing newb
I just went back to check on him again, and he looks more like one again and has moved away from the powerhead.
Trigger Happy
Reefing newb
Sure looked like he was splitting! Have you covered the inflow area of the powerhead so he can't get sucked in?
ph33nyx
Reefing newb
I shut that powerhead off this morning. He had moved away from it last night, but was back by it again this morning.
So, do they do this when they're fat and happy, or is this a response to stress?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Both.
ph33nyx
Reefing newb
I guess I'll just have to keep an eye on him.
BTW....his name is Waldo, because when he first went in the tank he moved around so much (where's Waldo).
BTW....his name is Waldo, because when he first went in the tank he moved around so much (where's Waldo).
ph33nyx
Reefing newb
Well I tested my water, just to make sure everything was ok:
Sal - .025
NH4 - 0
NH2 - 0
NH3 - 20 I'd still like this lower (0-5)
Ca - 480
PO4 - 0
KH - 9
Temp - 78
ORP - 11
Sal - .025
NH4 - 0
NH2 - 0
NH3 - 20 I'd still like this lower (0-5)
Ca - 480
PO4 - 0
KH - 9
Temp - 78
ORP - 11
Mitch.l33
Reefing newb
With my experience with BTA's, they'll split if they're very happy or if they're stressed. Since it was right after you moved, I bet that it was due to stress. Water levels look good..
