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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I treat fish disease?
Most likely caused by poor water quality or an environmental parameter out of line. Check the nitrogen levels, temps, salinity, etc and rectify any issues. A treatment of malachite green or copper can then fix parasite issues and an antibiotic can treat for infections.
How do I treat fish disease?
Most likely caused by poor water quality or an environmental parameter out of line. Check the nitrogen levels, temps, salinity, etc and rectify any issues. A treatment of malachite green or copper can then fix parasite issues and an antibiotic can treat for infections.
Why wont my reptile eat?
The heat is not optimal for digestion and metabolism. Also check that the photoperiod is long enough to mimic summer hours when they are most active. Humidity and UVB levels should also be monitored if required.
How often should I change my aquarium water?
Often enough to dilute any issues that build in the aquarium. This is normally a buildup of organic matter or nitrate. Our recommendation is to purchase a nitrate test kit and change water as needed to meet the necessary safe levels for your inhabitants. For some this is 10% once a week and others once a month. It is dependent upon bioload and amount of feeding. Keep in mind you have an enclosed system, nutrient input should equal nutrient output for a healthy environment.
Why is my tank cloudy?
Green cloud is an algae bloom. This can be remedied by employing a uv sterilizer or diatom filter. Results are fast and it acts as a good pathogen preventative as well. Grey/white cloud could be from sediment suspended in the water column. A flocculating agent will easily settle the particles and return the tank to normal. Another grey/white cloud could come from bacteria suspended in the water column. This occurs often in a new tank or a tank that has been “over cleaned.” Let the tank settle down and don’t disturb the substrate. Overfeeding can also cause these issues. A water change to remove any leftover food will help get the cloudiness under control.
Why is my coral turning brown?
There are many reasons this could happen. Bring a water sample in to our store and let us help you trouble shoot the issues. Also make note of your water temperature, filtration, and equipment so we have the whole “scoop” before you come in.
Why do I have so much algae growth?
Too much light and nutrients. Algae need nitrogens and phosphorus along with light to grow. Light in most tanks can’t be eliminated, but could be reduced and there are very low requirements for nitrogen and phosphorus with most animals. Feed less, reduce light, do more water changes, employ some phosphate scavenging medias.