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06/13/2010, 03:53 PM | #1326 |
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06/13/2010, 08:53 PM | #1327 |
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Have at it! Thanks Tim G. Good luck on your project.
Thanks b2d2t.
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06/13/2010, 08:55 PM | #1328 |
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I added a couple friends for the Yellow Tang, a Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp and a few Astrea snails. My LFS didn't have any Trochus but maybe next time I'm in I can pick up a couple of those too. If I get a chance I'll post a couple pics of the new guys. Does anyone think it's a little strange I haven't seen any appreciable algae cycles yet? I'm mean nothing!
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06/13/2010, 08:58 PM | #1329 |
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You have a pretty sterile system, so I wouldn't expect much of a cycle. Just take it slow with adding things and keep a close eye on levels and other things like diatoms
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06/14/2010, 01:18 AM | #1331 |
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i didn"t doubt any less than an awesome install on your ac brett! great work everything is coming together so nice to say the least!
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what an outstanding build, i will be stealing a few of your ideas for my current build
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Well I spoke a day too soon. Today I woke up to the beginning of the first algae outbreak. Man that was quick... It went from absolutely nothing to what you see in the pics in less than a day. Also tried to snap a quick shot of the shrimp but I think he's taking cover from the imminent algae cycle ahead. It's everywhere, on the rocks... And in the overflows. What do you think it is? It's a bad pic but just to prove there is a shrimp. And one of the Astrea snails.
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06/16/2010, 01:43 AM | #1337 |
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nice work on the tank dude, that aquascape rocks . . .lol. . . and it'll be even better in years to come when the corals grow out, very inspirational
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06/16/2010, 08:26 AM | #1338 |
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Well, took me about 5 1/2 hours, but I am up to speed with your build. Very nice and I have learned a bunch. Looking forward to the next update.
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Thanks for catching up strout. Should have some more stuff to share in a bit...
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The algae cycle continues... Amazingly the display doesn't look very bad, just some stringy algae on the rocks and on the backs of the snails - poor little fellas. On the other hand it seems like all the gunk is collecting in the return section of my sump. Here's some pics, let me know what you think. Skimmer seems to be pulling a little out even though it's still skimming wet. It's about as dry as I can get it but I'm sure the lack of bio load is dictating it's behavior somewhat. Here's the layer of scum in the return section of the sump. I'll probably take a net and scoop as much out as I can. All the algae is white/clear in color and is floating on the surface. The water underneath is relatively clear. Another angle.
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I have to say... even the algae outbreaks are neat and clean... Talk about a top notch system.
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I wish I saw it that way. You probably won't believe me but the algae has all but disappeared! No joke. Literally overnight it came and within 48 hours it's gone. The overflows have a tiny bit hanging around but no big stringy mess like yesterday. Crazy!
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06/17/2010, 09:21 PM | #1343 |
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Ya as I said... clean and neat come in and go without any mess...
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06/18/2010, 07:20 AM | #1344 |
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We occasionally get that kind of clear gelatinous "stuff" (that's a technical term ) in our sump and refugium. We notice it a day or so after water changes or maintenance - possibly a minor bacteria outbreak as a result of stuff on our arms or hands maybe?
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Very interesting. It also happened to me about 2 days after a water change. I don't know what it would be caused from but perhaps it is a bacteria bloom or something. I literally scooped it out of my sump with a fish net. Pretty gross.
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Nice set up. I would guess bacteria as well. The speed that stuff multiplies is crazy. Good thing is that is usually burns out just aobut as quickly.
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any more thought to a fish list? or even a short term list of things you want to add soon? we're setting up a 120 at the moment (me and my younger brother) and have 2 perc babies and a yellow clown goby, wanting some inspiration for our future choices haha
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what salt mix are you using
I started geting that clear slime when I switched brands, but only in my mixing containers. I haven't seen it in the tank, but I also usually have it made up for at least a couple days.
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Hey Pete, I use Instant Ocean. It's weird though, never had this problem with my 40g. Just showed up for a day or two on the new system. Very strange.
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