I sometimes wonder if certain torches or more or less compatible than others. Seems like different types of anemones shouldn’t be kept together, maybe there’s an issue like that
Anecdotal but I have heard for magnificas (and @derek_SR can correct me) and haddoni, a lot of people will do an antibiotic dip before introducing into their system. I'd love to see actual data for dip vs. success, and if positive, use oxolinic acid as the first line of defense. @thephoreefer you used to chemiclean dip your euphyllia before adding to your systems right?
I sometimes wonder if certain torches or more or less compatible than others. Seems like different types of anemones shouldn’t be kept together, maybe there’s an issue like that
I thought about this as well and from what I read you can categorize most torches (Indo, Malaysia, Aussie).
General guidelines that I have read.
Indo maybe be compatible with Malaysian.
Indo and Malaysian most likely is not compatible with Aussie.
The issue may be identifying them. Probably not the best description, but my thoughts that Aussie has shorter/stubbier tentacles while Indo/Malaysian are very similar and difficult to them apart.
Added a new Aquascape - removed some rock - and moved substrate to the sump.
Results:
PH Drop: slowly recovering.
N04 and P03: Not much change which was surprising.
Alkalinity: Consumption dropped by half.
I kept two rocks from my original aquascape to help with coraline algae propagation on the new rocks. About a month later, happy to see signs of coraline growth.
Tank is starting to normalize after removing rocks/substate and adding new aquascape. A few observations.
PH peak dropped from 8.3 to 8.1, but has slowly increased back up to the 8.2 range.
Cyano outbreak for approximately 3-5days, followed by diatoms and now a dusting of green algae.
Refugium growth accelerated.
LPS not so happy the first couple of weeks but doing good now.
Plumbing is such a pain, but I finally got it done! Currently doing leak test /crossingfingers.
Edit: Ball Valves. I purchased 3 different brands. Results and pricing below.
Cypex 3/4 ball valve inch $26 = good! a little on the expensive side.
Kaplan 3/4 ball valve inch $15 = good! would buy these moving forward because of pricing.
Dernord 3/4 ball valve inch $10 = bad! I wouldn't buy this again. Difficult to turn.
Torches are doing well! One of the things I am looking at is torch health. How important is the flesh band? I noticed the torches that has been in my tank for over 3+ months have nice flesh bands but the newly acquired torches flesh band are non-existent. I wonder if they will grow over time.
WWC jelly bean 2-week growth after fragging with a dremel. Not sure if I fragged it right, but it does look like there is new growth. I am just glad it survived.
I picked up a new torch on Friday, and my goal is to track how long it takes to develop flesh bands similar to my existing torches. Here's an image of another torch (BJD survivor) in my system—this is the benchmark I'm aiming for with this Holy Grail.
