sn4265
06/19/2014, 09:40 PM
Just recovered from a near disaster with my 120 gal mixed reef. In a nutshell, my durso standpipe had become completely clogged with algae and other growth. My tank NEARLY overflowed, and unfortunately I did induce a .2 pH swing since my ATO pumped in about 4 gallons of extra saturated limewater.
Turns out that those standpipes need to be cleaned on occasion. Maybe once a year or so since my tank has been up and running like 3 years without my ever touching it.
Just a friendly reminder to everyone. Don't neglect to occasionally cleanout your drainpipe setup.
I'm just seriously glad it happened while I was at home and not about 4 days ago when I was on vacation 1000 miles away.
Turns out that those standpipes need to be cleaned on occasion. Maybe once a year or so since my tank has been up and running like 3 years without my ever touching it.
Just a friendly reminder to everyone. Don't neglect to occasionally cleanout your drainpipe setup.
I'm just seriously glad it happened while I was at home and not about 4 days ago when I was on vacation 1000 miles away.