Nems on the move

dirtyBit · 10/21/2011, 12:47 AM

After 3 months my Ritteri (H. Magnifica) decided to start moving up. It crawled all the way up the overflow and only the water line is stopping it from going any further. Coincidently, after my BTA split, one half is on the move as well. I took this as a hint that it was time to replace my bulbs on my T5 setup. I'm not too worried about the BTA as I know they move after they split but the mag somewhat worries me as it has not moved more than an inch in 3 months but in one day moved over a foot. Anyone have any experience with mags suddenly deciding to take a stroll?

dirtyBit · 10/26/2011, 12:25 PM

Here's where it ended up. I think it moved (and maybe the BTA split) because I had a small ammonia spike due to and maroon clown digging a hole in my DSB and me having to move a few rocks to get all the fish out. It's ok there but I really don't like that it's blocking the overflow from getting a lot of crap floating in the water out. I may have to move it back to the center rock where it was out of the way.

garygb · 10/26/2011, 02:54 PM

Hopefully the ammonia is all gone. I would do water changes and frequent carbon changes to get the water quality up to snuff. What are your parameters? It's been my experience that mags don't appreciate nitrates and will start to move around if the nitrates start to rise.

garygb · 10/26/2011, 02:57 PM

Your suspicion that the T-5s need to be changed may be right on also. I currently run T-5s over mine and the mags seem to respond well to them. I suggest ATI Blue plus and GE Daylights, both very high PAR bulbs. I order mine from Reefgeek. I noticed you're here in LA area. You will get the bulbs the next day if you order early in the day.

dirtyBit · 10/26/2011, 03:34 PM

Thanks garygb. I actually already received them. I ended up getting:
Front:
Blue+
Purple+
Blue+
GE6500
Blue+
Blue+

garygb · 10/26/2011, 06:15 PM

That sounds like a good lineup. Very high PAR.

elegance coral · 10/26/2011, 06:37 PM

Every mag I've owned has moved to higher ground if it could detect a path. Now I place mags on pillars, where they can't reach a path to higher ground.

10/21/2011, 12:47 AM	#1
dirtyBit Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 309	Nems on the move After 3 months my Ritteri (H. Magnifica) decided to start moving up. It crawled all the way up the overflow and only the water line is stopping it from going any further. Coincidently, after my BTA split, one half is on the move as well. I took this as a hint that it was time to replace my bulbs on my T5 setup. I'm not too worried about the BTA as I know they move after they split but the mag somewhat worries me as it has not moved more than an inch in 3 months but in one day moved over a foot. Anyone have any experience with mags suddenly deciding to take a stroll?

10/26/2011, 06:37 PM	#7
elegance coral They call me EC Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: central Florida Posts: 6,208	Every mag I've owned has moved to higher ground if it could detect a path. Now I place mags on pillars, where they can't reach a path to higher ground. __________________ "Most of the failures with marine aquaria are due to lack of knowledge of the biological processes that occur in the aquarium." Martin A. Moe, Jr. "A scientist seeks the truth, wherever that may lead. A believer already knows the truth, and cannot be swayed no matter how compelling the evidence." Current Tank Info: I'm trying to see how many tanks will fit in my house before the wife loses it.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Issues with moving?	Coconuts Mcgee	New to the Hobby	7	06/12/2011 09:49 PM
Moving my sump	rdog	New to the Hobby	2	05/19/2010 06:25 PM
Tank Move	koll12	Reef Discussion	3	05/06/2010 09:03 AM
Nem on the move	sohal1025	Northern Ohio Reef Keepers	16	01/25/2010 02:28 AM
Nem on the move!	fishoutawater	Anemones & Clownfish	0	10/22/2009 07:56 AM

10/26/2011, 12:25 PM	#2
dirtyBit Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 309	Here's where it ended up. I think it moved (and maybe the BTA split) because I had a small ammonia spike due to and maroon clown digging a hole in my DSB and me having to move a few rocks to get all the fish out. It's ok there but I really don't like that it's blocking the overflow from getting a lot of crap floating in the water out. I may have to move it back to the center rock where it was out of the way.

10/26/2011, 02:54 PM	#3
garygb Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 4,471	Hopefully the ammonia is all gone. I would do water changes and frequent carbon changes to get the water quality up to snuff. What are your parameters? It's been my experience that mags don't appreciate nitrates and will start to move around if the nitrates start to rise.

10/26/2011, 02:57 PM	#4
garygb Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 4,471	Your suspicion that the T-5s need to be changed may be right on also. I currently run T-5s over mine and the mags seem to respond well to them. I suggest ATI Blue plus and GE Daylights, both very high PAR bulbs. I order mine from Reefgeek. I noticed you're here in LA area. You will get the bulbs the next day if you order early in the day.

10/26/2011, 03:34 PM	#5
dirtyBit Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 309	Thanks garygb. I actually already received them. I ended up getting: Front: Blue+ Purple+ Blue+ GE6500 Blue+ Blue+

10/26/2011, 06:15 PM	#6
garygb Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: los angeles Posts: 4,471	That sounds like a good lineup. Very high PAR.