Samhain
Satin, Lace, and Sequins
My poor Duncan has gone into hiding! He's retracted down with just the very tips of his tentacles showing, and he's been getting progressively more withdrawn over the past couple days. I've checked my levels, and all seem somewhat ok. Here's a rundown.
SG 1.024
Ammo 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 20
dkh 8
Ca 440
Phos 0.25
The only thing that's changed in the past couple of days has been that I took the glass top off the tank, allowing the LED lights unfettered access to lighting the tank. Could it be possible that I am over-lighting my Duncan? The temp on the tank is 79 deg F, and it hasn't changed since removing the glass top. I also haven't seen anything picking on him, and I watch my tank a lot.
I did have a nitrate spike about a week ago, but it's been resolved for about 4 days now, and the withdrawal has been over the past two days. So what's up? Any ideas? Do you think it's just a coral behavioral thing? Is he sick? No signs of any brown stuff on him. Help! I'm really attached to the little guy, and I'm worried for him!
SG 1.024
Ammo 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 20
dkh 8
Ca 440
Phos 0.25
The only thing that's changed in the past couple of days has been that I took the glass top off the tank, allowing the LED lights unfettered access to lighting the tank. Could it be possible that I am over-lighting my Duncan? The temp on the tank is 79 deg F, and it hasn't changed since removing the glass top. I also haven't seen anything picking on him, and I watch my tank a lot.
I did have a nitrate spike about a week ago, but it's been resolved for about 4 days now, and the withdrawal has been over the past two days. So what's up? Any ideas? Do you think it's just a coral behavioral thing? Is he sick? No signs of any brown stuff on him. Help! I'm really attached to the little guy, and I'm worried for him!