thanks, will increase the frequency! My autofeeder has pellets and 2 different type of flakes, but not a lot reaches the water column
thanks for the info, interestingly 2 of the Chromis got interested in clams on the half shell recently
Hyposalinity
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Im not a fan of flakes in autofeeders unless it’s an auger type. I also don’t like to mix pellets and flakes in the spinning types because they usually won’t give you a repeatable dose
Hypo (Day 50):
Full Hypo-salinity cycle is now complete.. didn't see any casualties in last 50 days which I guess is the best outcome on that front, but there is always that possibility of ich kicking me right in the butt once salinity is raised back to normal levels. I do see blue tang occasionally scratching against the rocks, but with UV running 24 hrs and improved feeding schedule, I hope it is not fatal for the fish. As mentioned before, I do see increased aggression from my blue tang (and convict tang as well who was rehomed) that has caused ripped fins on 2 of the yellow tangs and 2 of the cardinals as well. They are hiding more and get scared when Blue is around, but do eat whatever is in the water column in their 'range'.
Coming back to hyposalinity, now it's time to increase the salinity level back to 1.026.. As per the instructions on HF and R2R, salinity has to be reduced very slowly, over period of weeks if not months.. Upon research, feels like best way to do this slowly is to to top-off the water with 1.026 salinity water which shall increase the salinity slowly but regularly.. Today is Day 1 of filling my ATO with 1.026 salinity water.. Chatgpt suggested to go upto 1.033 to ensure the salinity level in my DT is raised to 1.026 within 3 weeks from now, but I am not in a rush, hence doing it slowly as per the recommendation online.
Full Hypo-salinity cycle is now complete.. didn't see any casualties in last 50 days which I guess is the best outcome on that front, but there is always that possibility of ich kicking me right in the butt once salinity is raised back to normal levels. I do see blue tang occasionally scratching against the rocks, but with UV running 24 hrs and improved feeding schedule, I hope it is not fatal for the fish. As mentioned before, I do see increased aggression from my blue tang (and convict tang as well who was rehomed) that has caused ripped fins on 2 of the yellow tangs and 2 of the cardinals as well. They are hiding more and get scared when Blue is around, but do eat whatever is in the water column in their 'range'.
Coming back to hyposalinity, now it's time to increase the salinity level back to 1.026.. As per the instructions on HF and R2R, salinity has to be reduced very slowly, over period of weeks if not months.. Upon research, feels like best way to do this slowly is to to top-off the water with 1.026 salinity water which shall increase the salinity slowly but regularly.. Today is Day 1 of filling my ATO with 1.026 salinity water.. Chatgpt suggested to go upto 1.033 to ensure the salinity level in my DT is raised to 1.026 within 3 weeks from now, but I am not in a rush, hence doing it slowly as per the recommendation online.
I would also suggest, the rate in which your salinity will be raised using ato method as you mentioned is Highly dependent on your evaporation rate.
That's different for every system and will also have variables relating to surface agitation, tank temperature, type of screen/ lid on the tank, and total system volume. This isn't even factoring in all the differences in the room your tank is kept in.
Only mentioning that to say if those weren't factored into your calculations of how long it will take to raise salinity your expectations may be skewed who's to say by what amount either much quicker or much slower. So also a good idea to regularly check your salinity a few times a day when starting raising things up so you can more accurately anticipate the rate and time it would take to raise your salinity. Don't totally trust to a formula that doesn't account for potential variables I refrenced above.
Hoping you have success treating the fish.
That's different for every system and will also have variables relating to surface agitation, tank temperature, type of screen/ lid on the tank, and total system volume. This isn't even factoring in all the differences in the room your tank is kept in.
Only mentioning that to say if those weren't factored into your calculations of how long it will take to raise salinity your expectations may be skewed who's to say by what amount either much quicker or much slower. So also a good idea to regularly check your salinity a few times a day when starting raising things up so you can more accurately anticipate the rate and time it would take to raise your salinity. Don't totally trust to a formula that doesn't account for potential variables I refrenced above.
Hoping you have success treating the fish.
Turkeysammich
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While you are at it. I would run a round of Prozi pro. Heavy oxygen is needed.
You won’t know what’s what until you get close to 1.020 and a few weeks later. If everything was successful. Even if you weren’t successful in getting rid of the ick. Just move on. Good husbandry will get you a long way.
You won’t know what’s what until you get close to 1.020 and a few weeks later. If everything was successful. Even if you weren’t successful in getting rid of the ick. Just move on. Good husbandry will get you a long way.
thanks @MichaelB I hope so
Yeah, I plan to regularly monitor the salinity level daily.. I dont have a formula in my head, just taking it on a day-to-day basis, a few days in I will know by how many points is salinity increasing on a daily basis..
Yeah, I plan to regularly monitor the salinity level daily.. I dont have a formula in my head, just taking it on a day-to-day basis, a few days in I will know by how many points is salinity increasing on a daily basis..
I did search about it when I started, There are mixed reports.. Jay on R2R suggests not to combine both (https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/prazi-with-hyposalinity-to-treat-flukes.979615/) as it can be stressful, HF is neutral.. Any downsides to observing the tank until 1.026 and then treating with Prazi instead of doing it now?
Turkeysammich
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I would come back up to 1.020 or close then Prozi pro. The scratching could be gill flukes.thanks @MichaelB I hope so
Yeah, I plan to regularly monitor the salinity level daily.. I dont have a formula in my head, just taking it on a day-to-day basis, a few days in I will know by how many points is salinity increasing on a daily basis..
I did search about it when I started, There are mixed reports.. Jay on R2R suggests not to combine both (https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/prazi-with-hyposalinity-to-treat-flukes.979615/) as it can be stressful, HF is neutral.. Any downsides to observing the tank until 1.026 and then treating with Prazi instead of doing it now?
Any time you meditate or hypo. The fish are extremely stressed and sketchy.