coral question?
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Yes, it's true, especially in smaller tanks. The concern is that corals are aggressive animals, that defend their space. They sting competitors and will kill them. Some types are more aggressive, with longer 'sweeper' tentacles than others, and many also seep chemicals into the water for defense--this is easier to deal with, simply because the chemicals can be removed from the water with carbon.
The nudi is also a poor choice--for any size tank, as most of them are obligat feeders, meaning they eat only one specific thing, and will starve without it.
The nudi is also a poor choice--for any size tank, as most of them are obligat feeders, meaning they eat only one specific thing, and will starve without it.
Very few will eat the algae wafers, and often, even if they will eat them, they don't get many nutrients from them and slowly starve. Most nudi's really are not appropriate for an aquairum.
For the coral--how much of a change did the adidition of buffer make? Very few corals tolerate sudden changes to the water conditions. It will probably take it a day or two to come out. Best option will be to plan to make smaller changes in the future--anything further right now will just be additional stress.
For the coral--how much of a change did the adidition of buffer make? Very few corals tolerate sudden changes to the water conditions. It will probably take it a day or two to come out. Best option will be to plan to make smaller changes in the future--anything further right now will just be additional stress.
It's hard to tell without a photo. It's quite possible, in which case, you'll need to get it out of there before it crashes your nano tank. The smaller the tank, the harder it is to maintain because any change is magnified due to the size. The percentage is higher.
There's not a lot to go on based on the little info provided. Not sure how long you've had this tank up? What are the water conditions/measurements, lighting, etc.? Hard to recommend any action except to carefully watch that coral and get it out of there if it's dying. You could try taking it out just long enough to smell it. You'll know right away if it's dying. The last thing you need in a small tank is an amonia spike. Good luck.
There's not a lot to go on based on the little info provided. Not sure how long you've had this tank up? What are the water conditions/measurements, lighting, etc.? Hard to recommend any action except to carefully watch that coral and get it out of there if it's dying. You could try taking it out just long enough to smell it. You'll know right away if it's dying. The last thing you need in a small tank is an amonia spike. Good luck.