Hair algae - Page 2

Melissa · 02-07-2004, 08:00 PM

This is just a thought...

A few months ago I had a terrible hair algae problem just in my sump, where the fuge was located. I had a three in sand bed in the fuge. I didn't have the problem in the main tank where I have a one inch aragonite bed. But I figured it was because I had a yellow tang and a lawnmower blenny. Since then...they both died. But the problem never moved to the main tank.

It's all a mystery.

mojoreef · 02-07-2004, 08:30 PM

rofl wit

Spooda420 · 02-07-2004, 09:43 PM

the HA is gettting a bit better, I just got a used skimmer today and needed to fix 2 minor leaks we'll see what the extra skimming does to help remove the additional organics. hopefully this was just a minor bump in the road.

Im still planning on removeing the DSB in the main tank, just need to find the time to actually do it.

BTW Mike what size pump do you think a 48" x 6" Skimmer need?

(I have a Mag 5 hooked up to it now but I think its need more power think a mag 9 or mag 12 would be over kill?

Thanks

mojoreef · 02-07-2004, 10:38 PM

Chris good call on the Skimmer. What kind is it??? makes abig difference

Mike

Spooda420 · 02-08-2004, 12:08 AM

An old Seaquest?

Spooda420 · 02-08-2004, 12:11 AM

another shot

Spooda420 · 02-08-2004, 12:14 AM

obviously you must attach a file...

Spooda420 · 02-08-2004, 12:15 AM

any ideas on what pump should run this?

02-07-2004, 08:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
mojoreef Just a reefer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,176 View Gallery Karma Komment	rofl wit __________________ Make sure you check out The Fish Gallery The Coral Gallery The Equipment Gallery

02-07-2004, 09:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Spooda420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 483 View Gallery Karma Komment	the HA is gettting a bit better, I just got a used skimmer today and needed to fix 2 minor leaks we'll see what the extra skimming does to help remove the additional organics. hopefully this was just a minor bump in the road. Im still planning on removeing the DSB in the main tank, just need to find the time to actually do it. BTW Mike what size pump do you think a 48" x 6" Skimmer need? (I have a Mag 5 hooked up to it now but I think its need more power think a mag 9 or mag 12 would be over kill? Thanks __________________ 120 gallon, 100 gallon sump, GEO Calcium Reactor, Aqua C EV-400 Skimmer, 300 pounds of LR, Bare Bottom, 2 Tetra UV2 Sterilizers, 2 Tunze 6080 streams, 2 - 400 watt DE Metal Halides

02-07-2004, 10:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
mojoreef Just a reefer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,176 View Gallery Karma Komment	Chris good call on the Skimmer. What kind is it??? makes abig difference Mike __________________ Make sure you check out The Fish Gallery The Coral Gallery The Equipment Gallery

02-08-2004, 12:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
Spooda420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 483 View Gallery Karma Komment	An old Seaquest? __________________ 120 gallon, 100 gallon sump, GEO Calcium Reactor, Aqua C EV-400 Skimmer, 300 pounds of LR, Bare Bottom, 2 Tetra UV2 Sterilizers, 2 Tunze 6080 streams, 2 - 400 watt DE Metal Halides

02-08-2004, 12:11 AM	#21 (permalink)
Spooda420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 483 View Gallery Karma Komment	another shot __________________ 120 gallon, 100 gallon sump, GEO Calcium Reactor, Aqua C EV-400 Skimmer, 300 pounds of LR, Bare Bottom, 2 Tetra UV2 Sterilizers, 2 Tunze 6080 streams, 2 - 400 watt DE Metal Halides

02-07-2004, 08:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Melissa Tubeworm Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 37 View Gallery Karma Komment	This is just a thought... A few months ago I had a terrible hair algae problem just in my sump, where the fuge was located. I had a three in sand bed in the fuge. I didn't have the problem in the main tank where I have a one inch aragonite bed. But I figured it was because I had a yellow tang and a lawnmower blenny. Since then...they both died. But the problem never moved to the main tank. It's all a mystery.

02-08-2004, 12:14 AM	#22 (permalink)
Spooda420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 483 View Gallery Karma Komment	obviously you must attach a file... __________________ 120 gallon, 100 gallon sump, GEO Calcium Reactor, Aqua C EV-400 Skimmer, 300 pounds of LR, Bare Bottom, 2 Tetra UV2 Sterilizers, 2 Tunze 6080 streams, 2 - 400 watt DE Metal Halides

02-08-2004, 12:15 AM	#23 (permalink)
Spooda420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 483 View Gallery Karma Komment	any ideas on what pump should run this? __________________ 120 gallon, 100 gallon sump, GEO Calcium Reactor, Aqua C EV-400 Skimmer, 300 pounds of LR, Bare Bottom, 2 Tetra UV2 Sterilizers, 2 Tunze 6080 streams, 2 - 400 watt DE Metal Halides

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