LTA on the move

lpapagno · 08/30/2007, 04:37 PM

My LTA that a I got in April is on the move this week. It has been in the same spot since I put it in the tank give or take a few inches. Is this nomal behavior or should I worry? I have two Clarkiis hosting it and it is well feed. It's about 4 time the size since I got it.

Scoobs9083 · 08/30/2007, 04:39 PM

It is a little odd for them to move once they find a spot they like. How old are your lights?

lpapagno · 08/30/2007, 04:46 PM

Their brand new. But I cut back of the lights for algea problems I was giving the tank about 12 hrs or daylight now I only give it about 6 and the rest is Actinic.

Scoobs9083 · 08/30/2007, 04:52 PM

Yea this is just a guess.. But if all else looks healthy and normal that would be my thoughts. Although algae shouldn't happen even with new lights that may indicate another problem.

davocean · 08/30/2007, 05:00 PM

An LTA moves usually when it's looking for something, more light, or more/less flow.

08/30/2007, 04:37 PM	#1
lpapagno Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Groveland,Florida Posts: 34	LTA on the move My LTA that a I got in April is on the move this week. It has been in the same spot since I put it in the tank give or take a few inches. Is this nomal behavior or should I worry? I have two Clarkiis hosting it and it is well feed. It's about 4 time the size since I got it.

08/30/2007, 05:00 PM	#5
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	An LTA moves usually when it's looking for something, more light, or more/less flow. __________________ 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

08/30/2007, 04:39 PM	#2
Scoobs9083 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kingsport 37660 Posts: 127	It is a little odd for them to move once they find a spot they like. How old are your lights?

08/30/2007, 04:46 PM	#3
lpapagno Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Groveland,Florida Posts: 34	Their brand new. But I cut back of the lights for algea problems I was giving the tank about 12 hrs or daylight now I only give it about 6 and the rest is Actinic.

08/30/2007, 04:52 PM	#4
Scoobs9083 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kingsport 37660 Posts: 127	Yea this is just a guess.. But if all else looks healthy and normal that would be my thoughts. Although algae shouldn't happen even with new lights that may indicate another problem.