Cynarina Not Opening - Reef-Geeks

fishchef · Reef-Geek

I purchased a really cool Cynarina Coral about 2 months ago, but for the past month it only comes out slightly. Some problems that have been flagged are flow(very moderate), light( on substrate T-5 slightly off center), and its down stream from some mushrooms. Nitrates are 20. I could go on, but has anyone had similar issues that could lend a hand? Sorry, no digital photos today.

chris&barb · Lost

Was it nice and puffy when you first added it to your tank?

How many T5 bulbs do you have and what colors?

Did you add anything, change anything, try a new product or stop a product around the time this started to happen?

Pat B · Geektacular

Also how old are the bulbs???

If your nitrates are 20 I would do as big of a water change as you can.

Also what are your other test results???

fishchef · Reef-Geek

It was nice and puffy in the display. Never seemed to adjust. Lights were only a couple of months when added. I have two fixtures 4 bulbs each, each side. 2 22K Actinic & 2 15K Daylight. pH 8, PO4 .13, dKH 10, CA 450, Mg 1350, Salinity 35%. Nothing new added or changed.

chris&barb · Lost

OK i dont think its lighting. The two things that stand out the most are nitrates and phosphates. Neither are crazy high but they are higher then NSW levels. Have you tried scooting the coral somewhere where its shaded a little?

fishchef · Reef-Geek

I've done something pretty drastic. I took it back to the LFS. He's a friend and it was doing great in his #4 tank. Maybe he can nurse it back to health. It just wasn't looking good and I couldn't pinpoint the problem. Yes, some parameters weren't the best. I have quite a variety of livestock and the system performs. There's just something and trial and error didn't benefit this coral. It has a better chance with Joe. If it bounces back I can get some store credit on...maybe a clam. I got a nice Der. along with this Cynarina and its doing great. Thanks for your concern.

chris&barb · Lost

Well i hope it springs back at the LFS. Things like this happen to the best of us. I guess thats just how this crazy hobby is

fishchef · Reef-Geek

Yes, I hope it does well. I've been doing this for a long time and no matter how high-tech you get...stuff happens.

Barbara · Geekette

yeah.........sometimes it's a mystery

with this hobby..........good to hear about your new clammie though ...........any chance we can see a pic of it?

fishchef · Reef-Geek

Here's my new clam.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

look at the growth on that little guy - awesome derasa!! and great blue lines

how long have you had him?

Pat B · Geektacular

fishchef · Reef-Geek

I've had him for about 3 months. Its about 4 inches now.

Barbara · Geekette

WOWSY-WOW!

........now that's a beauty!

...............are any fish pestering him? just LOVE the neon blue rim!

he looks very happy too! is this your first? thanks so much for sharing this with us!!!

fishchef · Reef-Geek

The fish leave it alone, fortunately. Its curremtly the only clam and more like six inches when taking a good look at it.. I did have a small maxima and a crocea a couple of years ago. Been wanting to do more clams. This side of the tank is less active. They are cool.

Barbara · Geekette

good to hear! .....and yes.......they ARE cool!

I think you do need a few more

fishchef · Reef-Geek

I'm hoping to win in the LFS Contest.

skywardview · Reef-Geek

So did the Cynarina coral revive? What happened with it. I have one and i have been luck that seams to be growing. Do you have pics of it? Nice Clam!!!

fishchef · Reef-Geek

Well, we thought it was doing better, but it died. They're supposed to be easy. Not this time.

chris&barb · Lost

Sorry to hear that. How are your other LPS doing?

[1 (permalink)] Posted by fishchef 06-20-2011, 01:17 PM	Reef-Geek
Cynarina Not Opening I purchased a really cool Cynarina Coral about 2 months ago, but for the past month it only comes out slightly. Some problems that have been flagged are flow(very moderate), light( on substrate T-5 slightly off center), and its down stream from some mushrooms. Nitrates are 20. I could go on, but has anyone had similar issues that could lend a hand? Sorry, no digital photos today.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 166 Gameroom cash: $62065 Rep Power: 8
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 06-20-2011, 01:39 PM	Lost
Was it nice and puffy when you first added it to your tank? How many T5 bulbs do you have and what colors? Did you add anything, change anything, try a new product or stop a product around the time this started to happen?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 06-20-2011, 01:50 PM	Geektacular
Also how old are the bulbs??? If your nitrates are 20 I would do as big of a water change as you can. Also what are your other test results??? __________________ "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b "HIS word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." Jeremiah 20:9b *Click on the ticker for the build thread.*	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,560 Gameroom cash: $1240165 Rep Power: 65
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by fishchef 06-20-2011, 02:50 PM	Reef-Geek
It was nice and puffy in the display. Never seemed to adjust. Lights were only a couple of months when added. I have two fixtures 4 bulbs each, each side. 2 22K Actinic & 2 15K Daylight. pH 8, PO4 .13, dKH 10, CA 450, Mg 1350, Salinity 35%. Nothing new added or changed.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 166 Gameroom cash: $62065 Rep Power: 8
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 06-20-2011, 03:18 PM	Lost
OK i dont think its lighting. The two things that stand out the most are nitrates and phosphates. Neither are crazy high but they are higher then NSW levels. Have you tried scooting the coral somewhere where its shaded a little?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by fishchef 06-20-2011, 04:27 PM	Reef-Geek
I've done something pretty drastic. I took it back to the LFS. He's a friend and it was doing great in his #4 tank. Maybe he can nurse it back to health. It just wasn't looking good and I couldn't pinpoint the problem. Yes, some parameters weren't the best. I have quite a variety of livestock and the system performs. There's just something and trial and error didn't benefit this coral. It has a better chance with Joe. If it bounces back I can get some store credit on...maybe a clam. I got a nice Der. along with this Cynarina and its doing great. Thanks for your concern.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 166 Gameroom cash: $62065 Rep Power: 8
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 06-20-2011, 04:54 PM	Lost
Well i hope it springs back at the LFS. Things like this happen to the best of us. I guess thats just how this crazy hobby is	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by fishchef 06-20-2011, 05:02 PM	Reef-Geek
Yes, I hope it does well. I've been doing this for a long time and no matter how high-tech you get...stuff happens.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 166 Gameroom cash: $62065 Rep Power: 8
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 06-30-2011, 11:00 AM	Geekette
yeah.........sometimes it's a mystery with this hobby..........good to hear about your new clammie though ...........any chance we can see a pic of it? __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,856 Gameroom cash: $4013819 Rep Power: 100
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by fishchef 07-21-2011, 09:54 PM	Reef-Geek
Here's my new clam. Last edited by estanoche; 07-21-2011 at 11:09 PM. Reason: fixed IMG link	Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 166 Gameroom cash: $62065 Rep Power: 8
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 07-21-2011, 11:10 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
look at the growth on that little guy - awesome derasa!! and great blue lines how long have you had him? __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by Pat B 07-22-2011, 06:27 AM	Geektacular
__________________ "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b "HIS word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." Jeremiah 20:9b *Click on the ticker for the build thread.*	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camden, De Posts: 2,560 Gameroom cash: $1240165 Rep Power: 65
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[13 (permalink)] Posted by fishchef 07-22-2011, 07:49 AM	Reef-Geek
I've had him for about 3 months. Its about 4 inches now.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 166 Gameroom cash: $62065 Rep Power: 8
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 07-23-2011, 09:33 AM	Geekette
WOWSY-WOW! ........now *that's* a beauty!...............are any fish pestering him? just LOVE the neon blue rim! he looks very happy too! is this your first? thanks so much for sharing this with us!!! __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,856 Gameroom cash: $4013819 Rep Power: 100
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[15 (permalink)] Posted by fishchef 07-23-2011, 10:13 AM	Reef-Geek
The fish leave it alone, fortunately. Its curremtly the only clam and more like six inches when taking a good look at it.. I did have a small maxima and a crocea a couple of years ago. Been wanting to do more clams. This side of the tank is less active. They are cool.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 166 Gameroom cash: $62065 Rep Power: 8
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[16 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 07-24-2011, 11:00 AM	Geekette
good to hear! .....and yes.......they ARE cool! I think you do need a few more __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,856 Gameroom cash: $4013819 Rep Power: 100
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[17 (permalink)] Posted by fishchef 07-24-2011, 11:39 AM	Reef-Geek
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[18 (permalink)] Posted by skywardview 08-16-2011, 12:21 AM	Reef-Geek
So did the Cynarina coral revive? What happened with it. I have one and i have been luck that seams to be growing. Do you have pics of it? Nice Clam!!!	Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 223 Gameroom cash: $62295 Rep Power: 12
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[19 (permalink)] Posted by fishchef 08-16-2011, 10:00 AM	Reef-Geek
Well, we thought it was doing better, but it died. They're supposed to be easy. Not this time.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 166 Gameroom cash: $62065 Rep Power: 8
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[20 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 08-16-2011, 12:18 PM	Lost
Sorry to hear that. How are your other LPS doing?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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