Gill Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 P.S. I wouldn't be surprised if you woke up to two BTA in the morning, a big shift in temp will sometimes cause a split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 P.S. I wouldn't be surprised if you woke up to two BTA in the morning' date=' a big shift in temp will sometimes cause a split.[/quote'] He's been looking bigger, so maybe. They don't split under stress? do they? I don't like that idea, but if it's just the change in temp that dose it I can live w/ that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Looked at your tank Gill. It's great, but those magnetic locks are only good until the kid starts climbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 He's been looking bigger' date=' so maybe. They don't split under stress? do they? I don't like that idea, but if it's just the change in temp that dose it I can live w/ that[/quote'] In my experience it is usually stress that does it. Once (before I had a sump) the suction cup on the heater let go and the heater landed on the BTA. I don't know how long they were touching, but I am thinking an hour or more. It split the next day. I have had mine split 8 times so I could go on but I wont to save face LOL. A lot of people say they split after transport as well. If it does split keep an eye on it, they like to wander after a split and can end up in your intake :eek:. I once found one growing in my canister filter. (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Looked at your tank Gill. It's great' date=' but those magnetic locks are only good until the kid starts climbing[/quote'] LOL your right about that, my wife left me home with the boys just the other day I turned my back for a daddy minute (opposite of a New York minute) and they had a chair and the turkey baster LOL I guess they decided the corals were hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 I ran into the post BTA blenderized, right after I brought him home, so everything That could threaten him has been has been covered. Was up till 2am before I was satisfied I'll watch him close though, thx for the heads up. I've seen those youtube videos I've seen where they split it by cutting them is just horrendous. Even if it's not the most sought after thing I love it and don't want it under stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I love them too, they are great animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Can a person put more than 1 in a tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I have five right now and they don't sting each other, but they are all clones from one another. Honestly though you won't be happy if you have to many they will sting and kill other corals and they don't always stay were you put them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 ......They don't split under stress? do they?....... Yes, it's usually stress that causes them to split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 I hate that. I love my tank and don't want to stress the live stock. It maybe our hobby, but it's a responsibility as well. I hope my heater mishap doesn't cause a split Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 What is your tank temp now and how are you measuring it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 85 degrees I have 2 thermometers in the, one on each side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Temp is still dropping, things are starting to look normal again. I'm turning my lights off for the night. Thx everyone, I would of quit this hobby by now without all of your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 You need to put some bags of ice in there and get that temp down to 80 or below. Just regular ziploc bags (the bigger the better) filled with ice cubes is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Used some ice, and ziplocks. Temp came down slow but steady. It's now at 80. My lights don't come on till noon, so well see than. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 OMG Kimberlee you are a psychic!!! My wife called me today at work to say the kids had climbed up and dumped 4 fish sticks, a plate, paint brush, whole jar of fish food and photo into the tank ahhhhhh!!!! I am in the middle of a 40 gallon water change right now wish me luck. Looks like after that I will get some more locks LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharoleb Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Oh man Gill that is BRUTAL! Good luck! I see you are in West Linn too so if you need help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Yes Gill, good luck. And remember those are magnetic locks, so now that their climbing stick those high like to a light fixture on the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 UPDATE Heat was the problem. Not everything came out in a day, but everything did come back out. Thx guys. I hope it work out for you to Gill. Not psychic, just been there done that I have my own 2 and we used those locks too. Great locks but they encourage the kids to climb a little sooner to get to the high places those can be placed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I would do a waterchange now to get rid of any nitrates from anything that may have died during the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 I would do a waterchange now to get rid of any nitrates from anything that may have died during the issue. already done, yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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