Hammer Coral is dying

Dhruba.Dutta · 08/11/2018, 05:36 AM

It's been 10 days brought new Aussie hammer coral from LFS. Now it is looking like almost dead hammer. Only change you can say is, it got some direct moderate flow for few hours during adjusting the new wave maker. Placed is under moderate light, less moderate flow. Params are below -
Ph- 8.3
Cal- 460
Kh-8.3
Salinity- 1.025
Temp-26˚C
NH3-0
NO3-30 (struggling to lower this number)
PO4-0.02
Tank: 110 Galon with Yellow, Sohal, Purple, Desjardini, Regar tang, Maroon Clown pair, 3 Madder Seaperch, six line wrasse and diamond goby. Running Skimmer, Refugium, Phosphate reactor.

Is there any chance to make this hammer survive??

Photo URL: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gw...zTOtihQG7H_sZt

(unable to attach the picture)

AlSimmons · 08/13/2018, 09:30 AM

Do you have any other corals in the tank? How are they doing?

If you haven't already you might want to look into Brown Jelly Disease. I'm not sure if that's the case here, but those wall Hammers just aren't fairing too well these days for whatever reason. They look good for awhile and then BOOM! A slow decline...

https://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/10/corals

Jason9488 · 08/13/2018, 05:01 PM

I would be more concerned about the amount of tangs in that size tank

krs1102 · 08/14/2018, 03:02 PM

I'm a total newbie, but I have noticed that my hammer coral is pretty sensitive to nitrates- almost like a canary in a coal mine. The other corals are doing fine, but the hammer starts looking a little bad and sure enough, the nitrates are high. 30 seems a bit high based on what I've heard.

Uncle99 · 08/14/2018, 04:22 PM

You may find it helpful to dial that nitrate back to say 5ppm.

Dhruba.Dutta · 08/16/2018, 12:44 AM

Others like bubble, Daisy, Acan all are doing good. I have issues only with Hammer and Torch. I lost the torch in same way few months back.
No idea what is happening with them.

Dhruba.Dutta · 08/16/2018, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle99

You may find it helpful to dial that nitrate back to say 5ppm.

Actually I am struggling a bit here. Have tried with Auqaforest Np Pro and Pro Bio S but seems those are not working. Previously used NOPOX and get some good result but that is also not economical in long run.
Any suggestion to get rid of this much nitrate?

Uncle99 · 08/16/2018, 05:35 AM

Some people dose vinegar which is not expensive, some vodka, unless your in Canada where No Pox is Cheaper the vodka.

Maybe try the stickies on vinegar dosing and amounts, I only use no Pox.

Also, try to cut back on the nutrients you put in the water (feedings).

If you use any canister or HOB filter, keep them clean weekly.

krs1102 · 08/16/2018, 07:14 AM

When I had my nitrates get up in the 30-40 range, I doubled my water changes (to 2x a week) and that did the trick pretty fast. With a larger system, it isn't easy, but I have a 125 and it was doable.

rvareef · 08/16/2018, 08:32 AM

its going to be hard to get your nitrates down with 5 tangs in a 110

krs1102 · 08/17/2018, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvareef

its going to be hard to get your nitrates down with 5 tangs in a 110

Good point.

08/11/2018, 05:36 AM	#1
Dhruba.Dutta Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 7	Hammer Coral is dying It's been 10 days brought new Aussie hammer coral from LFS. Now it is looking like almost dead hammer. Only change you can say is, it got some direct moderate flow for few hours during adjusting the new wave maker. Placed is under moderate light, less moderate flow. Params are below - Ph- 8.3 Cal- 460 Kh-8.3 Salinity- 1.025 Temp-26˚C NH3-0 NO3-30 (struggling to lower this number) PO4-0.02 Tank: 110 Galon with Yellow, Sohal, Purple, Desjardini, Regar tang, Maroon Clown pair, 3 Madder Seaperch, six line wrasse and diamond goby. Running Skimmer, Refugium, Phosphate reactor. Is there any chance to make this hammer survive?? Photo URL: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gw...zTOtihQG7H_sZt (unable to attach the picture)

08/13/2018, 09:30 AM	#2
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	Do you have any other corals in the tank? How are they doing? If you haven't already you might want to look into Brown Jelly Disease. I'm not sure if that's the case here, but those wall Hammers just aren't fairing too well these days for whatever reason. They look good for awhile and then BOOM! A slow decline... https://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/10/corals

08/13/2018, 05:01 PM	#3
Jason9488 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 152	I would be more concerned about the amount of tangs in that size tank

08/14/2018, 03:02 PM	#4
krs1102 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 60	I'm a total newbie, but I have noticed that my hammer coral is pretty sensitive to nitrates- almost like a canary in a coal mine. The other corals are doing fine, but the hammer starts looking a little bad and sure enough, the nitrates are high. 30 seems a bit high based on what I've heard.

08/14/2018, 04:22 PM	#5
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	You may find it helpful to dial that nitrate back to say 5ppm.

08/16/2018, 12:44 AM	#6
Dhruba.Dutta Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 7	Others like bubble, Daisy, Acan all are doing good. I have issues only with Hammer and Torch. I lost the torch in same way few months back. No idea what is happening with them.

08/16/2018, 05:35 AM	#8
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	Some people dose vinegar which is not expensive, some vodka, unless your in Canada where No Pox is Cheaper the vodka. Maybe try the stickies on vinegar dosing and amounts, I only use no Pox. Also, try to cut back on the nutrients you put in the water (feedings). If you use any canister or HOB filter, keep them clean weekly.

08/16/2018, 07:14 AM	#9
krs1102 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 60	When I had my nitrates get up in the 30-40 range, I doubled my water changes (to 2x a week) and that did the trick pretty fast. With a larger system, it isn't easy, but I have a 125 and it was doable.

08/16/2018, 08:32 AM	#10
rvareef In Memoriam Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 664	its going to be hard to get your nitrates down with 5 tangs in a 110