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[malira]

If I do it. It will probably only be the top layer. But right now I need to stabilize the tank. To much going on with the parameters right now.

 

[Mark L.]

I've personally never had long term luck with those plates. Like you, they seem to do great for 18-24 months. After that they slowly die off. I really like them but stopped buying them about a year ago. Wish I had a better answer for you. All my SPS/LPS would be doing great. The plates would decide it's time to go.

 

[malira]

I've personally never had long term luck with those plates. Like you, they seem to do great for 18-24 months. After that they slowly die off. I really like them but stopped buying them about a year ago. Wish I had a better answer for you. All my SPS/LPS would be doing great. The plates would decide it's time to go.

So it's not just me. That's good to hear.

Idea for a new thread. Things that just don't last in our tanks?

 

[Mark L.]

So it's not just me. That's good to hear.

Idea for a new thread. Things that just don't last in our tanks?

That could be a very long thread!

 

[frankc]

Funny you mention that - I've been thinking for a long time about starting a thread about critter longevity, from the good (14 year clownfish) to the bad (2 months for Crinoid). It could be a useful reference if we got enough people to chime in.

 

[Mark L.]

Funny you mention that - I've been thinking for a long time about starting a thread about critter longevity, from the good (14 year clownfish) to the bad (2 months for Crinoid). It could be a useful reference if we got enough people to chime in.

Not a bad idea Frank. It's not too often you find a nice thriving reef tank that has been up and running for over 6-8 years. Seems like most tanks get tore down and rebuilt every few years for one reason or another.

 

[jqsquared]

Interesting enough I had a plate that lasted about a year and a half now that I think about it then slowly melted away. Never was inclined to buy another one for whatever reason. Wonder if there's a difference between the short and long tentacle plates? Great idea on the log. It would be helpful for people like that one time I bought a goni....


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[Bigfishy]

I had a plate that seemed to do good on my sand bed with Medium flow. The only problem I had was my gold stripped maroon clown kept burying it.