Another Mag From Petco Thread - Page 2

Gig 'em · 01/04/2017, 07:32 PM

Here's a more up to date picture of my mag in the QT tank. This should be a good reference of it back up to full health

CoralsAddiction · 01/04/2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gig 'em

Here's a more up to date picture of my mag in the QT tank. This should be a good reference of it back up to full health

Looking great!!

CoralsAddiction · 01/04/2017, 07:50 PM

Mine looked ok in the morning but had a gaping mouth toward the evening. Pics are from earlier today.

CoralsAddiction · 01/04/2017, 07:56 PM

Given how big their gig is, my clowns will probably ignore this tiny mag if it actually pulls through.

Gig 'em · 01/04/2017, 08:26 PM

It's looking good though, mine had a gaping mouth at least once a day until I finished the treatment period and placed him in the QT tank. Beautiful gig! That's the one animal I have yet to get my hands on that I really want, I'm jealous!

Keep up the treatment regimen and don't give up on it. It looks really good, even if it has a gaping mouth. I think it should pull through just fine after your treatment.

davocean · 01/04/2017, 09:07 PM

A new nem w/ a gaping mouth would not concern me too much, at least the tentacles look good right now, hopefully they stay that way for you.
As for your clowns ignoring, I doubt it, I bet they travel to both in time, seems to be the way it usually goes, then again if they do ignore it, and you need that valuable aqua real estate, you know who to call, it won't be that long before I'm ready for a new mag!

CoralsAddiction · 01/04/2017, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gig 'em

Keep up the treatment regimen and don't give up on it. It looks really good, even if it has a gaping mouth. I think it should pull through just fine after your treatment.

I hope it does. I've treated a mag before and it wasn't as bad as these two. Perhaps it has something to do where and how they are collected.

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Originally Posted by davocean

As for your clowns ignoring, I doubt it, I bet they travel to both in time, seems to be the way it usually goes, then again if they do ignore it, and you need that valuable aqua real estate, you know who to call, it won't be that long before I'm ready for a new mag!

Haha, will do

CoralsAddiction · 01/05/2017, 09:14 AM

The mag was deflated last night but doing better this morning.
Last night

What it looks like today

Gig 'em · 01/05/2017, 11:14 AM

Mine always looked so terrible at the end of each day, but looked better in the mornings. Not sure if it was just the lights or the lack of antibiotics at the end of the day to make it look so bad, but I saw a similar trend with mine.

CoralsAddiction · 01/05/2017, 05:45 PM

This mag is responding to treatment better the other one.

ca1ore · 01/05/2017, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gig 'em

Mine always looked so terrible at the end of each day, but looked better in the mornings. Not sure if it was just the lights or the lack of antibiotics at the end of the day to make it look so bad, but I saw a similar trend with mine.

Naah, it's the 'classic' inflate-deflate cycles they all go through when stressed or sick. Look good for most of the day, then like hammered dog $hit in the afternoon, then ok again by morning. Cycle gradually worsens until it's just a pile of goo. Getting out of the cycle is the first step, then cessation of mouth distention.

CoralsAddiction · 01/06/2017, 09:33 AM

No deflation yesterday. Pic from this morning.

Gig 'em · 01/06/2017, 09:50 AM

Looking good! I don't want to jinx it, but looks like it's on it's way to a smooth recovery.

CoralsAddiction · 01/06/2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gig 'em

Looking good! I don't want to jinx it, but looks like it's on it's way to a smooth recovery.

Thanks. Hopefully it is.
I increased light iintensity on the orbit Marine LED fixture from 65% to 85%, which is where I had it set last time I treated a mag successfully. We'll see how that affects the current anemone in treatment.

OrionN · 01/06/2017, 01:15 PM

He is looking good. Best of luck.

CoralsAddiction · 01/06/2017, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

He is looking good. Best of luck.

Thank you.

CoralsAddiction · 01/07/2017, 11:22 AM

The anemone is recovering nicely. No deflations in the last two days. Three more doses of Cipro to go

worm5406 · 01/07/2017, 11:24 AM

Looking good. Keep the updates coming. Only a few more days and then you will be ready to move it. Good job, glad it is working out for you.

CoralsAddiction · 01/07/2017, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by worm5406

Looking good. Keep the updates coming. Only a few more days and then you will be ready to move it. Good job, glad it is working out for you.

Thanks

Soluent1 · 01/08/2017, 09:24 AM

Coralsaddiction, since the mag is on a rock, will it be okay to move the mag and the rock back to the display tank after being treated with antibiotics? Is there any special protocol before moving back? Three days regular saltwater maybe? Or is this uncessary? I assume the beneficial bacteria were killed by the treatment. The rock will have to recycle? I ask because I have a mag on a big rock I am debating treating.

CoralsAddiction · 01/08/2017, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Soluent1

Coralsaddiction, since the mag is on a rock, will it be okay to move the mag and the rock back to the display tank after being treated with antibiotics? Is there any special protocol before moving back? Three days regular saltwater maybe? Or is this uncessary? I assume the beneficial bacteria were killed by the treatment. The rock will have to recycle? I ask because I have a mag on a big rock I am debating treating.

I have never had a special protocol for that. In most cases I don't even do regular water changes. I've been using rocks in QT for quite some time now. if your mag needs treatment you should do it. If the rock is too big you can carefully detach the anemone and use Tupperware or a mug to hold it.

worm5406 · 01/08/2017, 10:12 AM

Rocks in QT for Anemones or QT for all items (fish/corals) ??

CoralsAddiction · 01/08/2017, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by worm5406

Rocks in QT for Anemones or QT for all items (fish/corals) ??

Rocks in QT for anemones only. For fish it's just PVC fittings.

worm5406 · 01/08/2017, 10:17 AM

ok.. just checking. Got worried for a minute. LOL

No issues as far as I know about the rock. The antibiotics, while broad, will not affect the bacteria on the rock. Wrong type of bacteria. That is why we can touch the tank items and not get sick off it. (except palys)

Well at least that is how it was always explained to me a while ago. But a Cup or something like that was always better to be used.

CoralsAddiction · 01/08/2017, 11:21 AM

Mag is doing good. Staying inflated without any issues. Only 2 more days!

01/04/2017, 09:07 PM	#31
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	A new nem w/ a gaping mouth would not concern me too much, at least the tentacles look good right now, hopefully they stay that way for you. As for your clowns ignoring, I doubt it, I bet they travel to both in time, seems to be the way it usually goes, then again if they do ignore it, and you need that valuable aqua real estate, you know who to call, it won't be that long before I'm ready for a new mag! __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

01/06/2017, 01:15 PM	#40
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	He is looking good. Best of luck. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

01/07/2017, 11:24 AM	#43
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Looking good. Keep the updates coming. Only a few more days and then you will be ready to move it. Good job, glad it is working out for you. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/08/2017, 10:12 AM	#47
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Rocks in QT for Anemones or QT for all items (fish/corals) ?? __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/08/2017, 10:17 AM	#49
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	ok.. just checking. Got worried for a minute. LOL No issues as far as I know about the rock. The antibiotics, while broad, will not affect the bacteria on the rock. Wrong type of bacteria. That is why we can touch the tank items and not get sick off it. (except palys) Well at least that is how it was always explained to me a while ago. But a Cup or something like that was always better to be used. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

01/04/2017, 07:32 PM	#26
Gig 'em Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 914	Here's a more up to date picture of my mag in the QT tank. This should be a good reference of it back up to full health

01/04/2017, 07:50 PM	#28
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	Mine looked ok in the morning but had a gaping mouth toward the evening. Pics are from earlier today.

01/04/2017, 07:56 PM	#29
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	Given how big their gig is, my clowns will probably ignore this tiny mag if it actually pulls through.

01/04/2017, 08:26 PM	#30
Gig 'em Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 914	It's looking good though, mine had a gaping mouth at least once a day until I finished the treatment period and placed him in the QT tank. Beautiful gig! That's the one animal I have yet to get my hands on that I really want, I'm jealous! Keep up the treatment regimen and don't give up on it. It looks really good, even if it has a gaping mouth. I think it should pull through just fine after your treatment.

01/05/2017, 09:14 AM	#33
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	The mag was deflated last night but doing better this morning. Last night What it looks like today

01/05/2017, 11:14 AM	#34
Gig 'em Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 914	Mine always looked so terrible at the end of each day, but looked better in the mornings. Not sure if it was just the lights or the lack of antibiotics at the end of the day to make it look so bad, but I saw a similar trend with mine.

01/05/2017, 05:45 PM	#35
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	This mag is responding to treatment better the other one.

01/06/2017, 09:33 AM	#37
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	No deflation yesterday. Pic from this morning.

01/06/2017, 09:50 AM	#38
Gig 'em Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 914	Looking good! I don't want to jinx it, but looks like it's on it's way to a smooth recovery.

01/07/2017, 11:22 AM	#42
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	The anemone is recovering nicely. No deflations in the last two days. Three more doses of Cipro to go

01/08/2017, 09:24 AM	#45
Soluent1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mesa,az Posts: 146	Coralsaddiction, since the mag is on a rock, will it be okay to move the mag and the rock back to the display tank after being treated with antibiotics? Is there any special protocol before moving back? Three days regular saltwater maybe? Or is this uncessary? I assume the beneficial bacteria were killed by the treatment. The rock will have to recycle? I ask because I have a mag on a big rock I am debating treating.

01/08/2017, 11:21 AM	#50
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	Mag is doing good. Staying inflated without any issues. Only 2 more days!