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@BackbayReef
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Joined May 202651 posts228 pts★5.0(2)
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Anemones & Clownfish·1h ago·👁 4#1

I need help! Nems won’t last

I used to have an “infestation” of Chicago’s and Colorado’s and they were splitting like crazy. Now they are not growing - in fact some melted! Possible that I’m running too low in nutrients (NO3 < 10ppm, PO4 < 0.10ppm)? This is on my frag tank, now plumbed into the main tank. Possible that nems released toxins and nuking each other? I do run a little carbon (for Ozone). Any ideas?
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  1. @ktran
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    Joined May 202646 posts206 pts📍 Tustin, CA
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    42m ago#2
    I have heard keeping even different RBTA strains in the same tank will have chemical warfare. Different species i'd say it's a guarantee. But at the same time I've seen tanks with multiple species too.... who knows... LOL
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  • @BackbayReef
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    38m ago#3
    @ktran wrote: I have heard keeping even different RBTA strains in the same tank will have chemical warfare. Different species i'd say it's a guarantee. But at the same time I've seen tanks with multiple species too.... who knows... LOL
    That was me before but it finally caught up to me? Yes, I know that I’m stubborn, ask my wife! I might try again in a few months so what to understand why…
  • @BackbayReef
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    35m ago#4
    I only have 2 Black Widows left but they don’t even open up like before. So something’s up… 🤔