Toadstool problem
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engineer goby
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I have the Hanna checker and got a different result 3 times on the same sample. Phosphates are difficult because they may not be in the water column at the time of testing, they could be the algae or leaching from rock or sandbed. It's safe to assume you have phosphates as its nearly impossible not to.
engineer goby
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Run the GFO it won't hurt and might help. Try and keep flow around the toadstool medium without being direct and try not to disturb him. They can be very temperamental and handling them can make them pout for several days. Lastly grab a beer and relax
engineer goby
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No problem. Good luck with him
Eric,
I also use the API test kit and get the same readings as you for the last 1 1/2 yrs. i don't think the amount showing is going to be a problem. You should have gotten 2 color charts for Phosphates with your API test kit, one for saltwater and one for fresh water. As others have suggested I wouldn't be moving the toadstool around too much. The more you bother it, the longer it wil stay closed up. It just might need some time to go through whatever it is.
Mike
I also use the API test kit and get the same readings as you for the last 1 1/2 yrs. i don't think the amount showing is going to be a problem. You should have gotten 2 color charts for Phosphates with your API test kit, one for saltwater and one for fresh water. As others have suggested I wouldn't be moving the toadstool around too much. The more you bother it, the longer it wil stay closed up. It just might need some time to go through whatever it is.
Mike
Eric,
I also use the API test kit and get the same readings as you for the last 1 1/2 yrs. i don't think the amount showing is going to be a problem. You should have gotten 2 color charts for Phosphates with your API test kit, one for saltwater and one for fresh water. As others have suggested I wouldn't be moving the toadstool around too much. The more you bother it, the longer it wil stay closed up. It just might need some time to go through whatever it is.
Mike
I also use the API test kit and get the same readings as you for the last 1 1/2 yrs. i don't think the amount showing is going to be a problem. You should have gotten 2 color charts for Phosphates with your API test kit, one for saltwater and one for fresh water. As others have suggested I wouldn't be moving the toadstool around too much. The more you bother it, the longer it wil stay closed up. It just might need some time to go through whatever it is.
Mike
engineer goby
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glad he's opening up, should be fully open by the end of the day or tomorrow
dmatt88
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Well there ya go. Keep this in mind n please don't take offense. Chill out in this hobby. Things get weird. Colors get weird. Fish disappear. Corals lose n gain color. Take a deep breath n watch ur ecosystem develop. Its fun. Just let it all flow. Matt
.............stay thirsty my friend.
.............stay thirsty my friend.
dmatt88
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I hear ya dude. I was there. Now I understand that things do weird stuff so I pour a cocktail n pull up a chair. We as hobbiests tend to overreact pouring crap in our tanks to help out. Reality is, when there is an issue or a pending issue ya do a wc n add some charcoal. Get the stuff OUT of the tank. N if ur running t5 lights make sure they're not too old. Enjoy the ride dude. Its gonna b crazy for a year or 2. Then something else happens but the basics don't change. Cheers mate. :beer:
.............stay thirsty my friend.
.............stay thirsty my friend.