marinakid Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 anyone can advice what is usually the first parameter that cause yuma not to open up well? currently having a orange yuma not does not open up well. previously also had a orange 1 after 1 month melted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member comycus Posted June 3, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 3, 2010 What are your water parameters? Quote My old 3ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted June 3, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 3, 2010 Lighting as well... Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFOh Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 anyone can advice what is usually the first parameter that cause yuma not to open up well? currently having a orange yuma not does not open up well. previously also had a orange 1 after 1 month melted. Orange yuma is easier corals compare to other eX yuma.... water parameter they should able to get along with wide range of parameter.... unless totally out of range.... But low light, high flow + fish disturbance (eg, clown hosting)is not acceptable... Cheers and Happy Reefing... Quote LFS Map in singapore __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Cheers and Happy Reefing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted June 4, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 4, 2010 Orange yuma is easier corals compare to other eX yuma.... water parameter they should able to get along with wide range of parameter.... unless totally out of range.... But low light, high flow + fish disturbance (eg, clown hosting)is not acceptable... Cheers and Happy Reefing... What's the reason for clown hosting not acceptable??? Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinakid Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 nitrate=10ppm. phosphate not tested but i dose goodbye phosphate regular to keep it in tact. pH=8.6 SG=1.025 intially place it on the sandbed but seem like does not open well. shifted up to mid tank. observe few days, seem worst. using 4x t5HO. not very strong cause having single reflector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member comycus Posted June 4, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 4, 2010 What's your flow like? They prefer low-moderate flow. Your ph is on the high side. Quote My old 3ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrard_boon Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 bro,yuma totally hate strong flow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinakid Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 i think the flow there is not strong cause i am getting algae on that side of my tank likely due to low flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFOh Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 What's the reason for clown hosting not acceptable??? Base on my previous experience.. the stress sign not immediately.. but months down the road.. you will see your yumas shrink one by one.. And the clown keep on parting yr corals.... And also I share this info with my colleague.. they actually ignore the recommendation at first.. after while they agree Clown host on zoas, mushroom or some LPS.. Is very stressful to coral... Hope it helps....Cheers... Quote LFS Map in singapore __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Cheers and Happy Reefing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFOh Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 nitrate=10ppm. phosphate not tested but i dose goodbye phosphate regular to keep it in tact. pH=8.6 SG=1.025 intially place it on the sandbed but seem like does not open well. shifted up to mid tank. observe few days, seem worst. using 4x t5HO. not very strong cause having single reflector. How old is your tank?... slow stocking for the moment... try to balance yr salinity and PH... Sandbed is ok.... try find one spot very low flow and moderate light.. let them settle there and monitor for few days.. Cheers... Quote LFS Map in singapore __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Cheers and Happy Reefing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 nitrate=10ppm. phosphate not tested but i dose goodbye phosphate regular to keep it in tact. pH=8.6 SG=1.025 intially place it on the sandbed but seem like does not open well. shifted up to mid tank. observe few days, seem worst. using 4x t5HO. not very strong cause having single reflector. nitrate 8.6? hopefully the test is taken at night. if test is taken in the morning or mid day, PH can rise to 8.8 at night... Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinakid Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 isnt pH suppose to drop at night? i measure in the day 8.6, night is 8.3. think i will shift it drop to low light and observe. thinking of trying partially shaded place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Ph will increase throughout the day till aquarium lights are switched off. The ph reading just before lights off are usualy at the highest. My night refers to at night when the aquarium lights are still switched on Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinakid Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 icic. anyway, my light also on at night. so after work still can get to see the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 icic. anyway, my light also on at night. so after work still can get to see the tank. Lol my lights are on from 5 pm to 1 am Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFOh Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 isnt pH suppose to drop at night? i measure in the day 8.6, night is 8.3. think i will shift it drop to low light and observe. thinking of trying partially shaded place. Hai, Michael, u r right on PH trend.... but before jump to conclusion whether yr PH really true is that hi (8.6)..make a calibration to confirm.... otherwise, we might shooting the wrong variable.... Cheers and Happy Reefing... Quote LFS Map in singapore __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Cheers and Happy Reefing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinakid Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 i will try to verify the accuracy of pH today. btw, i do not do any dosing of additive. just plain distill water with TM salt mix. so i assume that the pH should fall nicely within the acceptable range. other coral seem to be doing fine. only this particular yuma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFOh Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 i will try to verify the accuracy of pH today. btw, i do not do any dosing of additive. just plain distill water with TM salt mix. so i assume that the pH should fall nicely within the acceptable range. other coral seem to be doing fine. only this particular yuma. ok... I am using tropic marine reefpro as well.... In general, Tropic Marine exhibited higher PH at beginning... and lower KH (need supplement) Normally advice to let the salt deteriorate sometime... let the PH stabilize before enter to main tank... But PH = 8.6 could be something else...... lets chek your calibration first.. cheers.. Lets review below report on salt test, which I found quite useful.... http://www.reefdepot.com.sg/images_web/SaltReview_1_Apr10.pdf http://www.reefdepot.com.sg/images_web/SaltReview_2_Apr10.pdf Quote LFS Map in singapore __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Cheers and Happy Reefing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted June 4, 2010 Senior Reefer Share Posted June 4, 2010 pH 8.6 is abit high but not the cause for your yuma's demise. these corals are very hardy. a little high pH isn't going to do anything to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFOh Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Ya, agree.. as mention earlier on.. Orange yuma is easier, they should able to get along with wide range of parameter.... But to ensure your measurement correct.. just double confirm yr PH reading.. a bit unrealistic to me... And also makesure your salinity not overshoot too high.... 1. Check your Flow again... 2. Check your Temp not exist > 30C 3. Check any pests or fishes disturb? 4. Try put one fix location without disturbance moderate light is ok... low flow... monitor for few weeks... they will come back.... Pls find below my colleague tank.. the yuma's placement actually not so good.. the green one occasionally fight with RBTA, but still produce new baby yumas. And the Orange one actually at shaded area. Still doing well and propagating also. But this area r low flow... Therefore, If everything fulfilled, I suggested let them settle down.. dose strontium and Iodine once a while.. Routine WC discipline. They should come back Cheers and Happy Reefing.... Quote LFS Map in singapore __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Cheers and Happy Reefing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrard_boon Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 bro..u using nsw or mixed saltwater....i tend to find yumas easier to handle when using NSW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFOh Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 bro..u using nsw or mixed saltwater....i tend to find yumas easier to handle when using NSW. I think michael mention he is using tropic marine salt. Cheers... Quote LFS Map in singapore __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Cheers and Happy Reefing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrard_boon Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Opps....nvr notice that....sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinakid Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 yesterday calibrated my pH pen, seem like it is way off calibration. so new verify reading is 8.1. my tank temperature is maintain at 26ºC. i assume no pest or fish cause i only have 3 fish in my tank. should be relatively peaceful for the yuma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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