First acans...

[Aqua Pro Builder]

let me guess, yours are zero :lol2:
ever clear up that red slime problem? :lol2: http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/42375-red-slime-algae.html

< 0.04 is the optimal level...read up a bit.

tank is 65g

His RECENT Hanna reading was 0.01 (not sure is it the most recent one though)

 

[sporty]

My 2 cents is -and I was thinking about this the other day-in the oceans I doubt we have the parameters we're shooting for in the aquarium ie: 0 across the board.
I think a little of anything as long as you dont let it get out of hand is okay .I had nitrates at 20 once replace some water back to normal.On another occasion I had ammonia a little high found out why -was over feeding-did a little water change no ill affects.I like feeding a lot and letting the corals eat out of the water columns.

 

[Wes]

0.03 is not bad. in fact i prefer to keep it at 0.03

 

[Bob 1000]

Back to topic fellas Please...
So some spot every other day and some feed the tank and let the acans grab food from the water.. I will continue to spot feed the plankton and see how it goes.. I will also try some larger food like chopped clams and oysters and fish.. I will post up later to see if it works..
Thanks for all the info guys keep it coming... For the Acan newbie...

 

[Wes]

sorry for railroading the thread. good luck with the acans

 

[Bob 1000]

Bob pics please thanks

I will definetly post pics tomorrow evening...
Sorry to not have then up, starting this discussion and all,,,lol..

 

[GrimReeferrr]

1/2'' Chunks of silversides are good meals if you really want to see growth by gluttony

 

[Bob 1000]

That's what I'm talking about, but I think that would be to big,,,no..

 

[DontXtripNfall]

1/2'' Chunks of silversides are good meals if you really want to see growth by gluttony

Yeah I do pinky nail sized chunks to each head every once and a while...

 

[Aquatic Life Direct]

dude dont forget to call me to take pics tomorrow........ light up the BBQ~!

 

[Bob 1000]

Okay I will call on the way back from collecting...

 

[Bob 1000]

Okay, I just realized that an established reef tank can be a hard place for an acan to eat in piece...
I watched a bristle worm grab and eat a piece of plankton right out of the acans closed mouth... I think I'm going to have to chase them away every time I feed my acans.. THis can get kind of old real quick,,,lol...