BTA closed 3 days. Should I be worried? Pics.

knight anole · 04-13-2008, 06:32 PM

Hi,
Here's a link to my thread in the nano tank forum for some history on the tank:
Chuck's new JBJ 28 Gallon Nano Cube

My BTA has been closed slammed shut for 3 days:

Here she is on the 6th:

Water parameters yesterday were:
SG: 1.025
pH: 8.2
Alk: 3.0 meq/l
calcium: 360
Nitrate: trace (no noticeable color change on Salifert kit)
Temp: steady 78f
Weekly 1 gal WC's

All stock and LR and 75% of initial water was from a well established (several years) 65 gallon tank. I've never noticed her do this before and I'm a bit worried. Thoughts?

Chuck

rmlevasseur · 04-13-2008, 09:38 PM

was this a rose? the tips look like it might have been. If it is, it looks mighty bleached to me.

In any event, try aiming a powerhead towards it. Not full blast mind you, but just to change its current a little. That might coax it into a spot where it will open for you.

daddio · 04-15-2008, 10:49 PM

Did it open for you yet?

It looks like it is holding on to its rock well. I would leave him alone... Looks like he is just sulking. Sometimes they expel mucus and take a while to be happy again.

04-13-2008, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
knight anole Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	BTA closed 3 days. Should I be worried? Pics. Hi, Here's a link to my thread in the nano tank forum for some history on the tank: Chuck's new JBJ 28 Gallon Nano Cube My BTA has been closed slammed shut for 3 days: Here she is on the 6th: Water parameters yesterday were: SG: 1.025 pH: 8.2 Alk: 3.0 meq/l calcium: 360 Nitrate: trace (no noticeable color change on Salifert kit) Temp: steady 78f Weekly 1 gal WC's All stock and LR and 75% of initial water was from a well established (several years) 65 gallon tank. I've never noticed her do this before and I'm a bit worried. Thoughts? Chuck

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rmlevasseur Neon dottyback Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 603 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BTA closed 3 days. Should I be worried? Pics. was this a rose? the tips look like it might have been. If it is, it looks mighty bleached to me. In any event, try aiming a powerhead towards it. Not full blast mind you, but just to change its current a little. That might coax it into a spot where it will open for you. __________________ Robert http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ufas-tank.html

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daddio Fire Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: BTA closed 3 days. Should I be worried? Pics. Did it open for you yet? It looks like it is holding on to its rock well. I would leave him alone... Looks like he is just sulking. Sometimes they expel mucus and take a while to be happy again.

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