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Melanie · 06-29-2007, 08:09 PM

I can't believe I have so much to report in just over 24 hours.

This morning my very large Mexican Turbo Snail ate my medium-sized Mexican Turbo Snail. Although very interesting to watch...it was an expensive meal.

My emerald crab (the size of a nickel) attacked a margarita snail, but I moved that snail to the secured pump area that was full of algae anyway. Safe for now.

I found my serpent sea star, which I was afraid had been eaten too.

One of my clowns died.

I had my mom take him to the fish store for an autopsy. Ok, well it was just a quick look and a quicker disposal.

The fungus is already half cleared on my other clown. He seems happy and eats well.

The LFS said that my water was "good" but a little low in Ph. Sold my mom some buffer and told her to have me do a 25 gal. water change.

I did a 20 gal. water change and added the buffer as well. I put more of the PimaFix in and I guess I'll just start the 7-day treatment over again today.

One LFS said they will trade my carniverous mexican turbo for something more docile if I want. I really want to trade the mean emerald crab. Especially before I get the beautiful feather duster I'm dreaming of.

My tank NOW has:
Fiji live rock
1 Percula clown
Scarlet reef hermit crab
2 margarita snails
1 Mexican Turbo Snail
Serpent sea star
Emerald Crab
Red sea star

Test Results 6/29/07 AFTER Water Change:

NO2 0.2
NO3 5.0
Alk High
Ph 8.6
Salinity 1.020
Amonia 0.25
Temp 80 degrees

Note: I'm so glad I only got a few specimens to start re-establishing this tank.

06-29-2007, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Here We Go Again! I can't believe I have so much to report in just over 24 hours. This morning my very large Mexican Turbo Snail ate my medium-sized Mexican Turbo Snail. Although very interesting to watch...it was an expensive meal. My emerald crab (the size of a nickel) attacked a margarita snail, but I moved that snail to the secured pump area that was full of algae anyway. Safe for now. I found my serpent sea star, which I was afraid had been eaten too. One of my clowns died. I had my mom take him to the fish store for an autopsy. Ok, well it was just a quick look and a quicker disposal. The fungus is already half cleared on my other clown. He seems happy and eats well. The LFS said that my water was "good" but a little low in Ph. Sold my mom some buffer and told her to have me do a 25 gal. water change. I did a 20 gal. water change and added the buffer as well. I put more of the PimaFix in and I guess I'll just start the 7-day treatment over again today. One LFS said they will trade my carniverous mexican turbo for something more docile if I want. I really want to trade the mean emerald crab. Especially before I get the beautiful feather duster I'm dreaming of. My tank NOW has: Fiji live rock 1 Percula clown Scarlet reef hermit crab 2 margarita snails 1 Mexican Turbo Snail Serpent sea star Emerald Crab Red sea star Test Results 6/29/07 AFTER Water Change: NO2 0.2 NO3 5.0 Alk High Ph 8.6 Salinity 1.020 Amonia 0.25 Temp 80 degrees Note: I'm so glad I only got a few specimens to start re-establishing this tank.