My 45 gallon

[Percula clown 99]

Ok so I have had my 45 gallon aquarium for about 4 years I have multiple fish and they all remain healthy bit I keep losing my corals any suggestions I also have a problem wit Bristol worms so any advice.

 

[redsea]

What kind of lighting do you have on your aquarium? If you don't have the appropriate lighting for your coral species that could be a possibility for why they are not making it.

Also, I believe that Bristleworms aren't necessarily a bad thing, I hear they actually work as part of the clean up crew. Just DON"T GET STUNG by them (wear gloves, still may be stung with cloves though too).

Lastly, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your Yellow Tang needs a minimum of a 125 gallon tank.

If you have any further questions, just let me know.

 

[Percula clown 99]

I have an aquatic life t5ho light system. And the Bristol worms are a pain I've been stung about 3 times and thanks for the info .

 

[redsea]

No problem!

Do you check your water parameters regularly? Do you have high phosphates? When was the last time you changed out your light bulbs in the fixture?

 

[Percula clown 99]

Yes I test them and take water samples to the local pet store I also do a 10 gallon water Change Every 2 weeks. And I replaced the bulbs about 2 years ago

 

[iadubber]

Yes I test them and take water samples to the local pet store I also do a 10 gallon water Change Every 2 weeks. And I replaced the bulbs about 2 years ago

T5s need to be replaced every 6-8 months

 

[Samuel]

i had a problem with bristle worms eating my coral. so i soaked my live rocks in soda water, the worms hated it come crawling out but if u have any crabs of anything else in the rock they might die i lost a brittle star and a crab. I also bought a wrasse they will eat the worms. hope this helps