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Unread 07/07/2006, 12:39 PM   #1
75gal
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Unhappy Frogspawn problems

Hey guys i have a problem/concern with my newly perchased frogspawn. it seems to be in a good manner but is spewing a brownish stringy substance is it breeding in some kind of manner or is it something i should be concerned about? let me know


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Unread 07/07/2006, 12:48 PM   #2
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if it's coming from the center (mouth)- then its pooping, if not it probally is melting away


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Unread 07/07/2006, 12:50 PM   #3
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Most likely it is defecating. There is a chance that it could be expelling its zooxanthallae algae though. I would list your water parameters if at all possible.


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Unread 07/08/2006, 10:26 AM   #4
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Start it low in the tank and raise it slowly.


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Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low.

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