This is purely based on my experience and differences of opinion are most welcome. As far as scientific names are concerned please help (Sara and Jake) as I am not clued on these at all. When providing one please give a explanation on what is meant in laymens terms so all can understand.
WATER PARAMETERS:
sg 1024
alk 8.4dKH
nitrite 0
nitrate 0.2
phosphate 0
calcium 450
ORP 400
These test are done with the normal over the shelf Seachem tests so you might have a different more accurate reading using a colourimeter or different make of over the shelf kit.
CHEMICAL DOSING:
Kalk via kalkstirrer
Calcium Reactor
Strontium
Trace Elements
Iron
LIGHTING:
8 54 watt T5,s of which 4 are AM whites and 4 are ATI super blue.
WATER FLOW IN TANK:
75 times water volume per hour.
PLACEMENT:
On the sand as they can move about and damage to the tissue due to a fall or damage on a sharp object can cause them to die.
FEEDING:
Although they derive food from daily feedings that are in the water collum it is important to target feed them at least twice a week, flow in the tank is reduced when feeding. I use either whole shelled muscle, calamari or prawn. Food size is quiete large and is placed on the mouth of the fungia, this is purely to enable it to eat it quicker as the fish try to steal it especially the tangs that are larger.
GENERAL:
A general indication that they have settled can be detected by the extention of the tentacles and how much it inflates by water intake to expand the body. From observation Fungia sp. body enlarges by about a third in size when happy in its surroundings. When they are settled try not to move them or disturb them as this seems to delay any activity towards them spawning.
Another important factor is to be carfull of any Algae growth close to it, especially Cyano bacteria. I once had a small cyano bloom close to it on the sand and immediately noticed it did ot open as much and also moved away from the cyano. Any indication of algae close to it I immediately vacume out now.(must say have not since had a problem with it though).
WATER PARAMETERS:
sg 1024
alk 8.4dKH
nitrite 0
nitrate 0.2
phosphate 0
calcium 450
ORP 400
These test are done with the normal over the shelf Seachem tests so you might have a different more accurate reading using a colourimeter or different make of over the shelf kit.
CHEMICAL DOSING:
Kalk via kalkstirrer
Calcium Reactor
Strontium
Trace Elements
Iron
LIGHTING:
8 54 watt T5,s of which 4 are AM whites and 4 are ATI super blue.
WATER FLOW IN TANK:
75 times water volume per hour.
PLACEMENT:
On the sand as they can move about and damage to the tissue due to a fall or damage on a sharp object can cause them to die.
FEEDING:
Although they derive food from daily feedings that are in the water collum it is important to target feed them at least twice a week, flow in the tank is reduced when feeding. I use either whole shelled muscle, calamari or prawn. Food size is quiete large and is placed on the mouth of the fungia, this is purely to enable it to eat it quicker as the fish try to steal it especially the tangs that are larger.
GENERAL:
A general indication that they have settled can be detected by the extention of the tentacles and how much it inflates by water intake to expand the body. From observation Fungia sp. body enlarges by about a third in size when happy in its surroundings. When they are settled try not to move them or disturb them as this seems to delay any activity towards them spawning.
Another important factor is to be carfull of any Algae growth close to it, especially Cyano bacteria. I once had a small cyano bloom close to it on the sand and immediately noticed it did ot open as much and also moved away from the cyano. Any indication of algae close to it I immediately vacume out now.(must say have not since had a problem with it though).
Nice pics and write up there Alfie.
