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Old 12-02-2012, 10:07 PM
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Crappy... Is there anything else I can do? What caused the rtn? Is it contagious?
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Old 12-03-2012, 12:04 AM
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I was told to double check my parameters which I did and everything seemed to be in check. Ive never been able to find a definitive cause. Couple things i did around the time of my RTN that could have contributed was changing my light fixture t-5s, beginning to run GFO.
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Old 12-03-2012, 04:21 AM
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Couple things i did around the time of my RTN that could have contributed was changing my light fixture t-5s, beginning to run GFO.
I would blame GFO.

Dropping PO4 too fast will cause your SPS to RTN.

Start with 25% of the recommended amount of GFO and work your way up slowly.
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Crappy... Is there anything else I can do? What caused the rtn? Is it contagious?

It can be contagious.....if the flesh that is falling off comes in contact with another SPS it can spread.

And as for what caused it....sometimes it just happens for no reason.....but I would say the stress do to being moved to a new tank caused it. Don't fret over it, has happened to me over the years many times.
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Old 12-03-2012, 02:48 AM
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It can be contagious.....if the flesh that is falling off comes in contact with another SPS it can spread.

And as for what caused it....sometimes it just happens for no reason.....but I would say the stress do to being moved to a new tank caused it. Don't fret over it, has happened to me over the years many times.
Should I take it out of the tank?
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If you have the equipment to do so cut it just below the white fleshless area. It may stop the rtn
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If you have the equipment to do so cut it just below the white fleshless area. It may stop the rtn
What do I need to use? Can I clip it underwater with clippers? Do I need to stop it from "bleeding"?
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What do I need to use? Can I clip it underwater with clippers? Do I need to stop it from "bleeding"?
Sorry all I meant was a bone cutter
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Sorry all I meant was a bone cutter

Can I just snap it with pliers? Or garden shears?
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