* tank stays a stable 80 degree Fahrenheit. Water changes are done once every 7 days, about 15%. *Pufferpunk said that 50% weekly wasn't necessary for a 55 gallon tank for a 2.5 fish alone in there* Salinity is, well. According to my LFS'S meter, 1.012. According to mine, 1.016. So, somewhere in the brackish range. He eats Mysis shrimp, Brine shrimp, Krill, Carnivore Combo, Bloodworms, Trumpet snails the size of his eye or smaller*Aye, I know that these aren't reasonable, my figure 8 has been on them over a year, I'm still searching for pond and rams.* and occasionally I toss in a few Live Ghost Shrimp. He used to be fed twice per day, however, I have reduced that to once a day. When I took his water to my LFS on the day of the water change, Nitrates looked to be about 5. A week later, the day he was due for a water change, before the change, the nitrates where up to about 40, I don't know if I require a protein skimmer, heavier waterchanges, or what else. It has been a while since I have posted here, and any insight is helpful. I still have not gotten a proper liquid test kit, though.Thanks guys. Hoping this is just a natural growth and not some form of stunting.
