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When asking for help
Often time can be of the greatest essence when there's a tank or polyp related issues. To help expedite a swift answer to a question posted here, it's really important to list all of your parameters including...
1. Temp of tank 2. All parameters including , Alk, PH, Mag etc and even Calcium in my opinion 3. Salinity 4. Is it a frag, colony, new addition, wild caught or not, shipped or pick up? 5. Have you made any changes just prior to or during the issue? 6. List the current/flow, even lighting when applicable. 7. Additives As much info as possible including a possible picture could make the difference with one of the helpful reefers here assisting you with speedy help. Not being mean at all, but it can really make a difference. The people here really like to help. Mucho Reef |
Forgot to mention, if you have something missing, damaged, altered etc, listing your livestock including inverts, will also help. Thanks
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Good post these things would save alot of time and get someone help quicker.
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This should be a sticky note at the top of every forum.
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I know, I talk too much. Shutting up now. |
Yeah that pretty much sums up the specific questions we would need. Good post Mooch.
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Thanks.
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good to know!
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+1 Painting a picture before asking
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http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1849325
A perfect example of how valuable it was to have this picture in this link above. It could have meant the difference between treating it for Zoa Pox...or nothing at all which is what happen. There wasn't a thing wrong with them. Mucho Reef |
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+1 on making this a sticky on many forums |
Final bump from me
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Final bump ....again
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Bump .....Please sticky this thread Mods.
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Hmmm I agree
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Keep in mind, we don't see/read every single thread on the board, simply impossible. So just saying "mods please sticky" in a thread doesn't set off the Bat Signal for us to come and help :D A PM or post report will usually get out attention far faster than bumping a thread. Good info though. Thanks Mucho! |
And for those that don't know (as it's a common question), the http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/im...ons/report.gif symbol on the left side of a post is the report button, and clickable. That's what mhurley is referring to.
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I didnt know that.I guess I am still in old school mode. |
And the pics with the question!
They help us a lot when we're trying to help them. We also learn a lot that way. I wish many would read this before asking for help. Cheers!! Grandis. |
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Also, if you have an issues, concern, problem, question etc etc, and you've posted that concern here in the discussion forum and no one has answered it in a timely manner, do a quick search here in this forum. More likely than not, it has been raised before and the search will give you the answer or some direction or at least help you to formulate the question. Google is also a great resource for just about any reef related issue. I use it all the time. Good luck |
zooanthids not thriving...
I have had some zooids for bout a year now they are opening and closing however not thriving or reproducing as much as I was hoping for them to be...
Temp of the tank is 76.9 PH is 8.1 Using iodide as a additive as well as a multivitamin which is strong i calcium I also have marineland reef capable LED which push 10,000 any suggestions or recommendations? |
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That way people will see the title of the subject and will be much easier for all. Grandis. |
Yes, i will do that, and i hope it's not too long. thanks!
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and where do u post when asking a question. I tried a new thread and wrote about everything i had, was long, and i guess im not allowed to start a thread. Im a little slow i guess and need some help. Where do i go regarding questions about my protein skimmer?
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We always have to ask the same type of questions for the people who post for help. Params? Light? Maintenance? Dipping? Predators? Irritators? Etc... That drives many helpers away because it's happening oven an over. They get tired of it. Would be great if before posting people could search and try to find what's wrong, search subjects, and posting all params and info they can about their systems. Please help the people who wants to help you. Grandis. |
Please avoid sending me private messages about your problems with your zoas.
My box is full and will be like that, so you can publish such questions. That way others will learn from your mistakes. Also, many times I have to answer your PM and still publish on the thread you have opened about that problem. That's a waste of time. No PMs for me anymore!! :thumbsup: Grandis. |
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Attachment 280974Attachment 280973Hello everyone
I have always had a bad experience with zoas but have always loved them. My colony of zoas have been in my tank for a month and still haven't opened up. Someone mentioned to me that they might be in to much light. They came from very little bleu led light but were fully opened. They have lost a lot of color. My water is in check and many of my other corals are striving. I do not have a calcium or magnesium test kit but i add supplements each week and go to the fish store and they say its ok. It is in a 90 gallon tank with coralife 4 t5 (2 bleu) lighting and towards the middle top. It is on the same level as a torch which is fully opened all the time if that helps. If anyone has any insights on what I should do please help. I think they might be getting too much light. Thank You |
3 zoa colonies retracted 2 weeks ago. I had a dip in calcium from 430 to 400, and magnesium from 1400 to 1300 ...Currently Sal -36, dkh-9(down from11), temp-77. These colonies were beautiful, and overnight pulled in like this...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...301be976c0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...731a3c52c6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e96188d99b.jpg
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3 zoa colonies retracted 2 weeks ago. I had a dip in calcium from 430 to 400, and magnesium from 1400 to 1300 ...Currently Sal -36, dkh-9(down from11), temp-77. These colonies were beautiful, and overnight pulled in like this... No changes were made leading up to this other than my calcium doser ran low causing a drop.
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So I'm confused on this part of the site, is this where we are supposed to post for ID of what kind of zoas we have?
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