The low nitrate readings can also contribute to a Cyano-bacterial bloom. Have you also tested the tank and source water for phosphorous?
>I have a maroon clown and a yellow tang. I also have 6 turbo snails and 3 reef hermit crabs. I feed flake food (a mix of OSI marine and Spirulina flakes) twice a day. I have had the clown for 3 weeks and the tang for 2 weeks. I am just now setting up a quarantine tank (I now realize the cart is ahead of the horse, no more additions without proper quarantine). >>Indeed. At least you’ve sorted it and you’re preparing to do things more properly. No worries, just remember proper q/t is 30 days (in my opinion, at least, and I think you’ll few arguments among professionals). >Yesterday, I noticed white “clumps” on the tangs right pectoral fin. Today, a large part of the fin is gone. >>Offhand, that sounds like Lymphocystis. If I recollect correctly it’s a viral infection that rarely seems to need treatment, which is a good thing, because the only treatment I’m currently aware of is trimming the affected fins. >The tang is eating and active. No other problems noted. >>Very good.
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- One more question. Until we can find a larger tank will more frequent water changes help to keep the shark healthy and the nitrate levels down?
- The low nitrate readings can also contribute to a Cyano-bacterial bloom. Have you also tested the tank and source water for phosphorous?
- Can having a deep well increase the probability of obtaining low nitrate ground water?
