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fishheadfred Fish Addict Posts: 708 Kudos: 653 Votes: 12 Registered: 30-Jul-2003	I have had three since late november.One died in the middle of dec. Yes It's dead the critters ate it.I have one that is in great shape and one that is starting to wilt. I have been feeding DT phytoplankton every other day.My nitrates are only 20.I just don't know whats wrong.Any ideas?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Dempsey fan Mega Fish Posts: 915 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 02-Aug-2000	What else is in the tank with the feather Dusters? Is it possible that they are being harassed by tankmates, if not during the day possibly at night? Usually they will suck themselves into the tube if they sense danger but not always.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
fishheadfred Fish Addict Posts: 708 Kudos: 653 Votes: 12 Registered: 30-Jul-2003	Nah,I watch the tank at all hours and I have never seen any of the tank mates bother them. Tang,clown,cherub angel,firefish Two stars,shrimp and hermits,snails.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
fishheadfred Fish Addict Posts: 708 Kudos: 653 Votes: 12 Registered: 30-Jul-2003	well,I did a water change,changed thr water flow in the tank and doubled the phyto dose.It has perked up a little but I am still worried.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Some times they just die, I've lost a few. Have one right now that is doing strong. It's hard to say what could cause it, perhaps changing water conditions. They can be sensitive and can stress easily. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
fishheadfred Fish Addict Posts: 708 Kudos: 653 Votes: 12 Registered: 30-Jul-2003	I did see last night that my wifes baby Choc. chip was harrassing it.It has now discarded its feathers but is still alive.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	It will do that because of stress. It should grow back in about 2 weeks. Keep an eye on it. If it comes out of the tube, then it's not going to make it. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
bencoastie Enthusiast Posts: 167 Kudos: 85 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Jul-2003	I have 9 in my tank (55gal), and have lost only two. I hope that means I'm good, not just lucky! Anyway, I use microvert 2 - 3 times a week, and they do fine. I lost my second because I moved the rock my carpet anemone was attached to during maintenance, and it grabbed the worms' head. oops
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
IgOtSoMeFiSh Banned Posts: 26 Kudos: 24 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jan-2005	I also use microvert with mine and it seems to do better with that than with dt' phytoplankton (I was using that before). I also had a seahare in the tank (I dont recommend those) and that killed one of my dusters.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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