Scoly and Acantho long term success

[Km264899798]

Hi guys,

I’m wondering which of these are easier to kept long term? I noticed scoly health might starting to go downhill after 1 year mark in a closed system. Does acantho has the similarities as well? Maybe I’m just not that so good at keeping scoly at its prime health.

 

[pledosophy]

I haven't kept a Soly but my Acantho's were going strong at 12 years in my tank when I sold them.

 

[joseserrano]

You should feed them once a week or so. Filter feeding tends to not be enough

 

[Km264899798]

I did tried to feed them once week before. But somehow, they never look good in the long run.

 

[Km264899798]

I haven't kept a Soly but my Acantho's were going strong at 12 years in my tank when I sold them.

Glad they are doing well for you

 

[joseserrano]

I did tried to feed them once week before. But somehow, they never look good in the long run.

Then it’s water chemistry, lighting, or flow. Assuming there isn’t anything picking on them

 

[Km264899798]

Then it’s water chemistry, lighting, or flow. Assuming there isn’t anything picking on them

No, it’s just my general experience that even everything is perfect, their health seems to decline by its own after a year and half mark.

 

[joseserrano]

No, it’s just my general experience that even everything is perfect, their health seems to decline by its own after a year and half mark.

Strongly disagree. We don’t have enough info to use a statement like perfect for our aquariums. I’ve kept the for years, and have had the stated experience.