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[Jeremey’s reef]

Is this what growth looks like or should I be worried? I purchased this green candy cane from premier aquatics 2 -3 weeks ago all bunched up like a bush and it has began to do this. Should I be jumping for joy or taking action? (The one on the left is the one in question)

 

[bhodges82]

To me it looks really pissed off. Have there been any recent changes?

 

[Jeremey’s reef]

I added 2 wrasses, a derosa clam, and a sea star. I tested my water and everything seemed to be in order aside for some ammonia (API test kit). Could this be fixed via water changes?

 

[bhodges82]

Ammonia is caused from death and decay, have you lost anything recently? Water change would help, a good water change will hide a lot of problems in a reef tank, but you need to find the root of the problem.

 

[bhodges82]

Also, my candy cane prefer lower light and flow. Not sure where you're is located.

 

[Jeremey’s reef]

Both of my candy cane frags are at the top of my rock work which are not terribly high in the tank

 

[Steve Burton]

I would be quite worried about the ammonia, it is poisonous to animals. That is why it is highly suggested to completely cycle a tank before adding livestock, especially animals like clams and sea stars which require more mature tanks to thrive. I suggest large water changes or an ammonia neutralizer like Prime asap.

 

[Jeremey’s reef]

Ammonia is caused from death and decay, have you lost anything recently? Water change would help, a good water change will hide a lot of problems in a reef tank, but you need to find the root of the problem.

No casualties as of late

 

[Jeremey’s reef]

I would be quite worried about the ammonia, it is poisonous to animals. That is why it is highly suggested to completely cycle a tank before adding livestock, especially animals like clams and sea stars which require more mature tanks to thrive. I suggest large water changes or an ammonia neutralizer like Prime asap.

Prime? What wizardry is that lol

 

[bhodges82]

Prime? What wizardry is that lol

Seachem prime, it's a water conditioner and ammonia neutralizer

 

[Jeremey’s reef]

Seachem prime, it's a water conditioner and ammonia neutralizer

Prime it is thanks for your help

 

[ZapataInc]

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/seachem-prime

It will help get rid of the ammonia spike. You always want that to be at zero.

 

[qasimja]

are you sure you have ammonia? those api test kits are notorious for showing 0.25 inaccurately how long as the tank been setup?

 

[Jeremey’s reef]

are you sure you have ammonia? those api test kits are notorious for showing 0.25 inaccurately how long as the tank been setup?

The tank has been going since May of this year

 

[qasimja]

The tank has been going since May of this year

I would try another test kit im willing to bet your ammonia is 0 or maybe have your lfs test it to confirm