Sick BTA???

[BillyD918]

So my BTA every now and again it'll close up and get real small, almost looking like a little piece of leather. The thing is it only does it 2 or 3 times a week and then comes out bigger, fuller and more "active" with my clownfish afterwards. Now I know you'll want some info so here is what i can think of.

Water parameters are ok (see photo)

30 gallon tank, 24" Oydessa 4 bulb T5 2 whites, 2 blues, feed it every Wed & Sun night at 5pm, adequate flow

If you need any other information just ask, I'll answer to the best of my knowledge. Thanks in Advance!

 

[BillyD918]

nobody?

 

[carey]

I'd say he is just expelling waste, or pretty much just pooping. lol Your nitrates are a bit high though, I'd aim for 10 or less with a nem in the tank.

 

[Kio707]

Your high trates could be killing it. Also, that's really not a lot of light for a nem. Do a 25-30% pwc. Retest after 24 hrs.

 

[BillyD918]

okie dokie will do! PWC's the only way to lower nitrates?

 

[carey]

Yep, or if you have a sump with macro algae that helps too.

 

[BillyD918]

ok Thanks as always Carey!