Is this a good algae or bad?? It is not thick or stringy or anything at all. It's more or less just a *color* that has been coming on my live rock for the past...
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Becky Ellen
beckyellen55
Feb 3, 2008 7:14 pm
I think it is normal to have the rocks darken up with green in the beginning, you will start getting other colors: red, pink, purple, orange, yellow etc as...
1516
Terri Randall
trandall55
Feb 3, 2008 7:29 pm
Interesting, thanks Becky. I am aiming at more of a predator/aggressive type reef. The guys at vivid have been very helpful. Basically they told me most soft...
1517
Tray
psyco_chic75
Feb 3, 2008 7:38 pm
Possibly Diatoms as they are very common in new set ups and should only last a couple weeks or so. Thats my guess from the picture. ... orange, ... there is ...
1518
laurie Bedus
laur_bee77
Feb 3, 2008 8:34 pm
thats what happened with us-now we have 3 tanks :-) isn't it FUN!!! Best of luck on your set ups. ... ...
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Terri A. Randall
trandall55
Feb 15, 2008 4:41 pm
What are your thoughts on the use of a diatom Filter? I'm not talking all the time I'm talking about using one to correct a problem. What happened to me is I...
1520
Tray
psyco_chic75
Feb 15, 2008 5:15 pm
I personally would save my money but thats up to you I suppose. ... talking ... changes, ... are ... fine. ... make it...
1521
Terri Randall
trandall55
Feb 15, 2008 5:17 pm
I can appreciate that but I'm not concerned about the money *IF* it will work. I'm tired of having the blizzard in my tank. So am looking for a solution to...
1522
Tray
psyco_chic75
Feb 15, 2008 5:33 pm
I understand that, however from all I've read about "snowstorms" theres not much you can do about it but water changes and wait for it to clear up on its own. ...
1523
Tray
psyco_chic75
Feb 15, 2008 5:45 pm
... it ... tremendously over the years. Hope it helps http://www.wetwebmedia.com/calcalkmar.htm ... it ... in ... doing...
1524
Bill Bergovoy
bbergovoy
Feb 15, 2008 5:49 pm
I think the 'saving money' comment was a comment on the performance of the diatom filter, in that it wont work. They may work on smaller tank, but, I doubt it...
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Bill Bergovoy
bbergovoy
Feb 15, 2008 5:53 pm
Great article, I love Wetwebmedia.. BUT, I did not find the info to correct or get rid of the snow. (Did I miss it) Thanks Bill _____ From:...
1526
Terri Randall
trandall55
Feb 15, 2008 6:02 pm
Thanks Bill. I appreciate your input. Actually, it is in fact free floating all over my tank and not really sinking all that much. that's why it looks like...
1527
Terri Randall
trandall55
Feb 15, 2008 6:21 pm
Thanks! I love wetwebmedia! Great info. I did indeed use a liquid calc. supplement which led to this problem. Appreciate the help~ Terri Randall Creature...
1528
Tray
psyco_chic75
Feb 15, 2008 6:33 pm
Its under the Marble Analogy, the last line. "Tragically, the "snowstorm" must be allowed to finish and an aquarium system is traumatized in the process." ... ...
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Bill Bergovoy
bbergovoy
Feb 15, 2008 11:52 pm
Oh, I was looking for the fix, or solution to getting the snow out. But Terri, I would look at/evaluate your drain system. It does not sound like the water is...
1530
Donald Plisco
donaldplisco
Feb 16, 2008 3:47 am
I know exactly what is wrong with her tank and have the very simple answer to cure it now and prevent it in the future...I'm sure others here know it too.... ...
1531
Terri Randall
trandall55
Feb 16, 2008 5:05 am
Gee....thanks Don! That's exactly the helpful info I needed. Terri Randall Creature Comforts Pet Care Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 www.GotPaws.net...
1532
Donald Plisco
donaldplisco
Feb 16, 2008 7:04 am
You wanted a complete, comprehensive gratis answer? I having... a bit...of trouble typing................................LOL Don ... From: Terri Randall To:...
1533
Terri Randall
trandall55
Feb 16, 2008 2:06 pm
Hi Bill. I have a prefab sump < rather smallish> made by Aquarium Life Systems. Basically, the water pours in from my tank to the tower. At the top of the...
1534
Bill Bergovoy
bbergovoy
Feb 16, 2008 7:03 pm
To follow your logic, I also have the answer to the anti-social problems in your community, and I think many here know that answer too. Now, come on Don,...
1535
Bill Bergovoy
bbergovoy
Feb 16, 2008 7:11 pm
Yes, thank you, I appreciate the reminder, it is coming back to me again.. What type of overflow or suction system do you have that draws the water out of the...
1536
Donald Plisco
donaldplisco
Feb 16, 2008 10:50 pm
... From: Bill Bergovoy To: ReefKeeping@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 1:11 PM Subject: RE: [ReefKeeping] Re: ? on Diatom filters Yes, thank...
1537
Donald Plisco
donaldplisco
Feb 16, 2008 11:02 pm
Bill, you really have no idea what is wrong with her tank, do you? I'll give you a hint....It has absolutely nothing to do with what you are talking about. ...
1538
Bill Bergovoy
bbergovoy
Feb 17, 2008 1:12 pm
I don't think I was working on WHY the snowstorm. I was just dealing with cleaning out the snow. But, I appreciate your respecting my request for either...
1539
Donald Plisco
donaldplisco
Feb 18, 2008 2:50 am
Bill, you're becoming a booring jerk...I've got a better idea...Keep your own comments about me to yourself. What do you not understand about that? Don ... ...
1540
Bill Bergovoy
bbergovoy
Feb 18, 2008 4:52 am
I understand a lot, and I think everyone here has the same thoughts. Bill _____ From: ReefKeeping@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ReefKeeping@yahoogroups.com] On ...
1541
Rich
wd6es
Feb 18, 2008 5:03 am
From: Dennis Gallagher <dennis2103@...> Date: Sunday, February 17, 2008 To: wd6esz@... Subject: Last Chance for $99 Deal on IMAC Size: 3...
1542
scubadoo2@...
reefma_99
Feb 18, 2008 12:58 pm
I agree Bill, I have setup a new message rule in my MS Outlook program, to send his emails to the deleted items folder when receive. I never even see them...
1543
Donald Plisco
donaldplisco
Feb 18, 2008 2:35 pm
The fact of the matter is that they still don't collectively know what is wrong with the tank... What we have here is a Mutual Admiration Society of the...
