alittlesalty
Reefing newb
Hello everyone,
I am new here and to saltwater aquariums. I just got a 12 gallon nano reef DX from a private person, she has had it about 3 years and lost interest and stopped doing anything to it including water changes. When I got the tank the nitrates were very high. I have had it 1 week and have done 3 water changes so far, about 2 1/2 to 3 gallons each. I just got a liquid kit(was using strips) and now check the nitrates daily. The tank has live sand, live rock and a flower leather coral that has split. One of coral seems to be ok. The other coral it turning white and fuzzy looking. Could it be dying? Since I have had the tank I can see animals in the sand and growth of plants on the live rock. Can anyone help me understand what is happening to the (fuzzy)coral. I understand that stress can cause the white and some corals will bounce back over time with proper care. Should I be concerned about any feedings to the coral that seems to be ok. What other things should I do/or be checking to help rescue my new pets. When I brought home the tank I saved all of the water and returned it to the tank, to prevent new tank cycle. at present my nitrates are 20, nitrites are 0, ph is 8.2. Thank you to all.-Pirate-
I am new here and to saltwater aquariums. I just got a 12 gallon nano reef DX from a private person, she has had it about 3 years and lost interest and stopped doing anything to it including water changes. When I got the tank the nitrates were very high. I have had it 1 week and have done 3 water changes so far, about 2 1/2 to 3 gallons each. I just got a liquid kit(was using strips) and now check the nitrates daily. The tank has live sand, live rock and a flower leather coral that has split. One of coral seems to be ok. The other coral it turning white and fuzzy looking. Could it be dying? Since I have had the tank I can see animals in the sand and growth of plants on the live rock. Can anyone help me understand what is happening to the (fuzzy)coral. I understand that stress can cause the white and some corals will bounce back over time with proper care. Should I be concerned about any feedings to the coral that seems to be ok. What other things should I do/or be checking to help rescue my new pets. When I brought home the tank I saved all of the water and returned it to the tank, to prevent new tank cycle. at present my nitrates are 20, nitrites are 0, ph is 8.2. Thank you to all.-Pirate-