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  1. 03-21-2010, 11:08 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Patrick View Post
    I would just give it time, and keep an eye on it. Watch for fungus/film or any other growth on the closed polyps. Also keep an eye for the polyps to get a "pinched" look to them. If you see any of this- let us know.
    What do you mean pinched look? They might actually look like that. I'm just mad cuz I wanna keep zoas and it sucks to have nad luck with the first frag. And this will make me 0 for 2 on fire and ice for some reason.....and their one of my favs!
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  3. 03-21-2010, 11:30 PM #12
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    A pinched polyp will look like its constricted in one spot on its stalk- almost never open when pinched.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Patrick View Post
    A pinched polyp will look like its constricted in one spot on its stalk- almost never open when pinched.
    hummmmm.....I'll have to look closer 2morrow. I wasnt able to capture a good pic btw. What causes a pinched polyp?
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    Alk swings most comonly- but general stress can also be a factor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Patrick View Post
    Alk swings most comonly- but general stress can also be a factor.
    Ok that could be a possibility. I'm sure the tank went through a small cycle with the changes I made, so that could have done it. Ill keep you updated when I look at them again.
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    I got my water tested today and I also had them test the ALK......and it was high! Soooo....I'm guessing and hoping that was the problem?
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    Most likely.

    Now ya just got to get it right, and hope they pull through the stress. Keep an eye on them for what I listed above.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Patrick View Post
    Most likely.

    Now ya just got to get it right, and hope they pull through the stress. Keep an eye on them for what I listed above.
    Im going to do 2 water changes a wek to get it down. IDK what caused it to get high, i never added ant supplements or anything. Would using tap water cause it?
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    Might want to test your fresh saltwater....just in case. A tap water test wouldnt hurt either.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Patrick View Post
    Might want to test your fresh saltwater....just in case. A tap water test wouldnt hurt either.
    Well I plan on using water from the grocery store that they have in those machines. I think its like filtered or spring. Will those be good?
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