Just Wondering

Ken · 01-27-2007, 08:08 PM

I see all these beautiful tanks with rock and coral all the way to the top of the tank, how do you do a water change and not leave the ones on the top exposed to the air?
Ken

blue_eyes53813 · 01-27-2007, 08:11 PM

Some corals can stand to be out of water for short periods of time.. My corals arent at the top of the tank but Ive heard that it is ok.

bluespotjawfish · 01-27-2007, 08:11 PM

I don't have rock to the top of mine, but my WC procedure is set up now so that I am putting water into the sump at the same time I am taking it out of the top of the tank. So, if I do a 25 gallon WC some of the new stuff will come out with the old, but I find it is less stressful to the fish and I can leave all my pumps running while I do this.

sasquatch · 01-27-2007, 08:30 PM

Hi Ken long time no see! I shut off the return pump and change out the sump,altho theres really nothing in my tank to get exposed lol, saftey first, after all.Steve

PhilOlsen · 01-27-2007, 08:43 PM

For many corals the short time not being submerged is not a problem unless they dry off completely, I make sure to have the replacement water ready so the exposure is a couple minutes at best, just to be safe. I do have some corals high in the tanks that have been exposed to the air but have not had any issues.

Ken · 01-27-2007, 10:02 PM

Thanks guys, I was just wondering. Right now I can change out 30gal from my 125 and only expose a tiny bit of rock. There is nothing on it now, but if I build up there may be more exposed. I didn't want to harm something later.
Thanks again,
Ken

lcstorc · 01-28-2007, 09:50 AM

Be extra careful with any sponges you have. They cannot tolerate the air at all so be sure to place them low enough they are never exposed.

Ken · 01-28-2007, 06:42 PM

I don't think I have any sponges, if I do they are small and hid and I have never seen them.
Ken

fishheads · 01-28-2007, 06:54 PM

i have a rose anemone right at the top of my water line on the glass...i have a 110 & when i do 25% changes im very nervouse cause he just hangs there exposed.......watcha gonna do

SueT · 01-28-2007, 07:04 PM

The reefs in the ocean have corals, mostly sps that are high and dry so to speak for hours at a time. Low tide... They say the corals build up a good ability to slime up and cover themselves so no harm is done. Thats something I'd like to see in person.

Ken · 01-28-2007, 09:48 PM

Wow fishheads you got a lot of stuff, you musta been at this awhile. Got some picts on here somewhere?
Ken

lcstorc · 01-29-2007, 03:50 PM

Just click on the view gallery under his name in any post and that will take you to any gallery pictures he has loaded.
You can view any users gallery but only upload to your own.

01-27-2007, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ken Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Just Wondering I see all these beautiful tanks with rock and coral all the way to the top of the tank, how do you do a water change and not leave the ones on the top exposed to the air? Ken

01-27-2007, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 7,241 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just Wondering Some corals can stand to be out of water for short periods of time.. My corals arent at the top of the tank but Ive heard that it is ok. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

01-27-2007, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,478 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just Wondering I don't have rock to the top of mine, but my WC procedure is set up now so that I am putting water into the sump at the same time I am taking it out of the top of the tank. So, if I do a 25 gallon WC some of the new stuff will come out with the old, but I find it is less stressful to the fish and I can leave all my pumps running while I do this. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

01-27-2007, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just Wondering Hi Ken long time no see! I shut off the return pump and change out the sump,altho theres really nothing in my tank to get exposed lol, saftey first, after all.Steve

01-27-2007, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
PhilOlsen Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glendale Hts. Illinois (Chicago transplant to humor my wife) Posts: 646 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just Wondering For many corals the short time not being submerged is not a problem unless they dry off completely, I make sure to have the replacement water ready so the exposure is a couple minutes at best, just to be safe. I do have some corals high in the tanks that have been exposed to the air but have not had any issues.

01-27-2007, 10:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ken Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just Wondering Thanks guys, I was just wondering. Right now I can change out 30gal from my 125 and only expose a tiny bit of rock. There is nothing on it now, but if I build up there may be more exposed. I didn't want to harm something later. Thanks again, Ken

01-28-2007, 09:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just Wondering Be extra careful with any sponges you have. They cannot tolerate the air at all so be sure to place them low enough they are never exposed. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-28-2007, 06:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ken Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just Wondering I don't think I have any sponges, if I do they are small and hid and I have never seen them. Ken

01-28-2007, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
fishheads Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 179 View Gallery* Karma Komment	Re: Just Wondering i have a rose anemone right at the top of my water line on the glass...i have a 110 & when i do 25% changes im very nervouse cause he just hangs there exposed.......watcha gonna do __________________ 110 GAL.REEF,ask me for specs • What happens when you throw a green rock into the Red Sea? .....it gets wet...... Why are gold fish orange? .....The water makes them rusty!.....

01-28-2007, 07:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
SueT Neon dottyback Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 650 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just Wondering The reefs in the ocean have corals, mostly sps that are high and dry so to speak for hours at a time. Low tide... They say the corals build up a good ability to slime up and cover themselves so no harm is done. Thats something I'd like to see in person. __________________ 120g sps/clam tank: http://berlinmethod.com/suet/ 2x250w 10k reeflux, actinic supplementation, mag12 return, 2 mjmods-1200, 2 mj1200 on wavemaker, kalk drip, ASM G3, 75+ spp. of acropora and montipora plating & encrusting sp. http://clamsdirect.com/phpbb2/

01-28-2007, 09:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ken Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just Wondering Wow fishheads you got a lot of stuff, you musta been at this awhile. Got some picts on here somewhere? Ken

01-29-2007, 03:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just Wondering Just click on the view gallery under his name in any post and that will take you to any gallery pictures he has loaded. You can view any users gallery but only upload to your own. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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