few more questions

new-2-the-reef · 09-28-2007, 06:28 PM

1st.
my skimmer cup is filling up daily usually 1 quarter to half full....is this ok?

2nd . finally starting to get some algae growth all through out the tank on glass,bit on the live rock,skimmer pump and on the bottom all over the aragonite
how do i keep this under control ...adjust my lights?
also how often should I clean it manually?

thanks Clint

new-2-the-reef · 09-28-2007, 09:26 PM

anyone?

lcstorc · 09-28-2007, 09:42 PM

What does the skimmate look like? Is it very watery or very thick? If it is very watery then you may want to adjust the skimmer to skim a bit dryer so you don't remove so much water from the system.
Usually your CUC takes care of the algae. Well that and a mag float and water changes.
Where are you in the cycling process or is this an established system?

new-2-the-reef · 09-28-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

What does the skimmate look like? Is it very watery or very thick? If it is very watery then you may want to adjust the skimmer to skim a bit dryer so you don't remove so much water from the system.
Usually your CUC takes care of the algae. Well that and a mag float and water changes.
Where are you in the cycling process or is this an established system?

the water in the skimmer cup is very green and brown,also a bit foamy and stinks alot when i clean it out...lol

as for the tank it has been 4-weeks now

Lynn thank you I figured it out...
but what is better dry or wet skimming or does it matter?

DrHank · 09-28-2007, 10:53 PM

Sounds like your skimmer is doing just what you want it to do.

lcstorc · 09-28-2007, 11:36 PM

Sounds about right particularly with it only being up for 4 weeks. The skimmer is doing what it is supposed to do and removing the DOCs. I usually have my skimmers run a little wet particularly on a new setup. Then it is dealing with the die off from the LR etc. It should slow down some after a while. You don't want to adjust it too thick either since it will be removing fewer DOCs from the system.

new-2-the-reef · 09-28-2007, 11:42 PM

ok thanks I will keep it running wet ...for now

thanks again
Clint

AQTCJAK · 09-29-2007, 01:58 AM

As for you algae it should be safe for snails @ this point & maybe some hermits

09-28-2007, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
new-2-the-reef Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ontario canada Posts: 234 View Gallery Karma Komment	few more questions 1st. my skimmer cup is filling up daily usually 1 quarter to half full....is this ok? 2nd . finally starting to get some algae growth all through out the tank on glass,bit on the live rock,skimmer pump and on the bottom all over the aragonite how do i keep this under control ...adjust my lights? also how often should I clean it manually? thanks Clint __________________ my new tank (soon to be reef) hopefully? http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html updated pics 04-11-2007

09-28-2007, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
new-2-the-reef Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ontario canada Posts: 234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: few more questions anyone? __________________ my new tank (soon to be reef) hopefully? http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html updated pics 04-11-2007

09-28-2007, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: few more questions What does the skimmate look like? Is it very watery or very thick? If it is very watery then you may want to adjust the skimmer to skim a bit dryer so you don't remove so much water from the system. Usually your CUC takes care of the algae. Well that and a mag float and water changes. Where are you in the cycling process or is this an established system? __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

09-28-2007, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,758 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: few more questions Sounds like your skimmer is doing just what you want it to do. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

09-28-2007, 11:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: few more questions Sounds about right particularly with it only being up for 4 weeks. The skimmer is doing what it is supposed to do and removing the DOCs. I usually have my skimmers run a little wet particularly on a new setup. Then it is dealing with the die off from the LR etc. It should slow down some after a while. You don't want to adjust it too thick either since it will be removing fewer DOCs from the system. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

09-28-2007, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
new-2-the-reef Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ontario canada Posts: 234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: few more questions ok thanks I will keep it running wet ...for now thanks again Clint __________________ my new tank (soon to be reef) hopefully? http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html updated pics 04-11-2007

09-29-2007, 01:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: few more questions As for you algae it should be safe for snails @ this point & maybe some hermits __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com

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