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So...I've been mulling how to write this for a while - and well, here goes nothing.
A while back I mentioned on a review that I liked the store and thought it had potential. I am not disputing that initial analysis - yet.
A recent experience I guess gives me slight pause. Let me explain.
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I would just like to state that I'd like to think I'm smart enough to know anything in "general discussion" - but everything in this thread is beyond "advanced discussion" in my remedial brain. ::)
what is with these car break-ins! that really stinks. I also live close to menlo and unfortunately car-breakins for the nav system are all too common.
I know this is too late - but next time consider using the nordstrom customer service dept to hold the bags for you. Then at the end of the day...
at half an inch in size - it's pretty difficult to give a firm id...you'd have to pull it out and get a good pic of the head. I dunno how you can distinguish that worm from one from the Dorvilleidae family or one from the Eunicidae family. Leave it be...or catch it for a better view.
I don't have the equipment or nearly the amount of effort put into my system like you do so far - but I can certainly vouch for the last two items on your list!!!! Been there done that!
I think the only thing missing is "how to endear spouse so that this hobby is acceptable!"
did you recently introduce something into the tank? it's possible they may have hitched in - or were in there for a while and never got to the population size where you'd "see" them.
I wasn't aware of the down-side to flatworms - only that if the population were high enough and then suddenly...
here they are:
m 11-8
t 11-8
w 11-8
th 11-8
fr 11-8
sa 11-8
su 12-6
note - this is what was on the front door - obviously he could change it. Once I went (on vets day) and the store was closed bc the manager had an emergency house-call to make.
wow six eh? That's seriously making due with the limited space available!!! I had always thought four vhos max, would fit in a 55...obviously proven wrong!
Generally speaking if you have territorial fish (damsels fit) - then you'll want to consider ways to "mix up / confuse them" so that the territory as changed. If possible I'd re-aquascape so that the newcomers are more readily accepted.
good luck. With 5 damsels - it could be all out war or it...
While the ALK is high, I don't know if that is the cause of your problems with the tank.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm
Maybe the test kit for the ALK is incorrect?
The presence of nitrite in the tank is certainly a cause for concern - it may be a good idea to do a...