water flow trouble

ninjataco777 · 06-27-2007, 07:24 PM

i have a maxi jet 400 at the top of my 20 gal reef no corals except for some yellow polyps in the bottom mid of the tank but i am planning to get more i also have a snowflake eel. i have bubble and hair algae allover and i am trying to get rid of it, i have a maxijet400 is that too strong, and even if its not will it make the algae spread? NEED ANSWERS PLEASE!!!

Dentoid · 06-27-2007, 07:32 PM

Remove the rock and scrub the hell out of it in a bucket of saltwater, then rinse in clean SW and scrub again and rinse. Discard the scrub and rinse waters. Try to remove the bubble algae gently without breaking them open before the scrub (it will spread the spores). Then get a handle on your nitrates and phosphate levels. Testing for these should be routine maintenance. Also, check your lighting. How old are the bulbs? The only way to get rid of hair algae is to starve it to death by removing the nutrients that it thrives on-nitrate and phosphate. What kind of skimmer do you have?

The Maxijet 400 may not be enough flow. I have a 20 gallon with a maxijet 600 and I don't think it's enough. I'm considering adding another one. That water has to churn!

vdituri · 06-27-2007, 07:36 PM

See, I told you Taco, post here.
Lots of info.
(usually enough to make our heads explode) lol

sasquatch · 06-27-2007, 08:02 PM

Anybody thinking reboot here? what about cooking the rock and have a fresh start?

mps9506 · 06-27-2007, 08:13 PM

Agree with Dentoid here. The main thing is going to be long term nutrient control, and with a messy eater like a snowflake, that could be tough in a small tank (You do know you will need a larger tank to keep him long term right?).
Long term consider the use of something like PhosBan or RowaPhos, and keep up on the water changes with good quality RO/DI.

vdituri · 06-27-2007, 08:21 PM

Total re-boot Steve? He hasn't even told you about your arch nemeis
AIPTASIA ANEMONIES!

I told him about peppermint ninjas.
Air dropped from Japan. lol
Hold the line!

DrHank · 06-27-2007, 09:16 PM

Sounds like a plan. Trade or sell the snowflake, tear down the tank, cook the rock, reset, add peppermint shrimp, and try, try again (with RO/DI water, a killer skimmer, possibly new lighting, and a phosban reactor). GO TEAM !!!

mswafford17 · 06-27-2007, 09:17 PM

I agree the more flow the better. I have a mag 3600 on my 100 gallon tank,,, and I want more warp speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a mega flow addict...

Frankie · 06-27-2007, 09:32 PM

Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you man but I am glad your not afraid to ask for help. Keep up the good work in trusting others and read read read.

06-27-2007, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 471 View Gallery Karma Komment	water flow trouble i have a maxi jet 400 at the top of my 20 gal reef no corals except for some yellow polyps in the bottom mid of the tank but i am planning to get more i also have a snowflake eel. i have bubble and hair algae allover and i am trying to get rid of it, i have a maxijet400 is that too strong, and even if its not will it make the algae spread? NEED ANSWERS PLEASE!!!

06-27-2007, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,258 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: water flow trouble Remove the rock and scrub the hell out of it in a bucket of saltwater, then rinse in clean SW and scrub again and rinse. Discard the scrub and rinse waters. Try to remove the bubble algae gently without breaking them open before the scrub (it will spread the spores). Then get a handle on your nitrates and phosphate levels. Testing for these should be routine maintenance. Also, check your lighting. How old are the bulbs? The only way to get rid of hair algae is to starve it to death by removing the nutrients that it thrives on-nitrate and phosphate. What kind of skimmer do you have? The Maxijet 400 may not be enough flow. I have a 20 gallon with a maxijet 600 and I don't think it's enough. I'm considering adding another one. That water has to churn! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

06-27-2007, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,758 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: water flow trouble See, I told you Taco, post here. Lots of info. (usually enough to make our heads explode) lol __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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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: water flow trouble Anybody thinking reboot here? what about cooking the rock and have a fresh start? __________________ castawayreefers.com

06-27-2007, 08:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: water flow trouble Agree with Dentoid here. The main thing is going to be long term nutrient control, and with a messy eater like a snowflake, that could be tough in a small tank (You do know you will need a larger tank to keep him long term right?). Long term consider the use of something like PhosBan or RowaPhos, and keep up on the water changes with good quality RO/DI. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

06-27-2007, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,758 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: water flow trouble Total re-boot Steve? He hasn't even told you about your arch nemeis AIPTASIA ANEMONIES! I told him about peppermint ninjas. Air dropped from Japan. lol Hold the line! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

06-27-2007, 09:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: water flow trouble Sounds like a plan. Trade or sell the snowflake, tear down the tank, cook the rock, reset, add peppermint shrimp, and try, try again (with RO/DI water, a killer skimmer, possibly new lighting, and a phosban reactor). GO TEAM !!! __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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mswafford17 Limpet Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: phoenix az Posts: 126 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: water flow trouble I agree the more flow the better. I have a mag 3600 on my 100 gallon tank,,, and I want more warp speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a mega flow addict... __________________ 135 Flatback Reef. HUGE POWER BILL. PRICELESS

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Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: water flow trouble Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you man but I am glad your not afraid to ask for help. Keep up the good work in trusting others and read read read. __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

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