Brittle Chaeto?

ReefGuy69 · 02-03-2008, 11:43 PM

Well after getting over the flu i have been trying to get back to the maintenance of the tank. I did a water change today. Used superglue gel to get most of the bubble algae i had. A few little bubbles i will get next time. I cleaned the skimmer pre filter, changed out the carbon and when i touched the chaeto to see what it felt like i noticed it was brittle. Some of it just crumbled in my hand. is this normal? is it because the fuge light i have is to powerful for it? i got to into the Game today to test the water so i will tomorrow or the next. any thoughts?

Chebon · 02-04-2008, 01:32 AM

I've noticed my chaeto does get a bit more brittle the longer I go without a water change ... maybe a lack of a certain mineral? How exactly are you using superglue on bubble algae? I've got a couple frags with some that I'd like to nix before it spreads.

JWarren · 02-04-2008, 02:02 AM

What's your salinity Dennis? High?

Woodstock · 02-04-2008, 08:59 AM

Interesting. Tagging along~~

ReefGuy69 · 02-04-2008, 05:53 PM

Salinity is 1.023-1.024... that reminds me i need to pay Jack. I rub superglue gel over the bubble algae. i let it sit for a bit and then i peel the gel back and it takes the bubbles with it. unbroken. it works nice. i will test my water tonight and get you the other results.

prow · 02-04-2008, 05:57 PM

are you running your refugium lighting 24/7??

ReefGuy69 · 02-04-2008, 07:58 PM

i was.. i ran if for about 48-72 hrs straight. but ive stopped running it since until i figure out whats going on.

02-03-2008, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Brittle Chaeto? Well after getting over the flu i have been trying to get back to the maintenance of the tank. I did a water change today. Used superglue gel to get most of the bubble algae i had. A few little bubbles i will get next time. I cleaned the skimmer pre filter, changed out the carbon and when i touched the chaeto to see what it felt like i noticed it was brittle. Some of it just crumbled in my hand. is this normal? is it because the fuge light i have is to powerful for it? i got to into the Game today to test the water so i will tomorrow or the next. any thoughts? __________________ Dennis ________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...journal-3.html 55gal AGA w/ built in overflow 15 gal acrylic DIY sump/fuge 75lbs Fiji Live Rock 45lbs of Live Sand 1-1/2inch (1) 96 watt Super Blue Actinic Power Compact (2) 96 Watt 10,000k Power Compacts (2) Ebo Jager 200 watt heaters Seaclone 150 Skimmer (2) Hagen 50's Power Heads for flow (1) Hagen 70 Return Pump DIY ATO system (5 Gal) Mini Aqua Lights for fuge (10k/Actinic03) TLF 150 Phosban Reactor 12X turnover rate 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Neon Green Hairy Mushrooms, Red Zoanthus Polyps.

02-04-2008, 01:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chebon Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bumble**, OK Posts: 5 View Gallery** Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brittle Chaeto? I've noticed my chaeto does get a bit more brittle the longer I go without a water change ... maybe a lack of a certain mineral? How exactly are you using superglue on bubble algae? I've got a couple frags with some that I'd like to nix before it spreads.

02-04-2008, 02:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
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02-04-2008, 08:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,861 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brittle Chaeto? Interesting. Tagging along~~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

02-04-2008, 05:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brittle Chaeto? Salinity is 1.023-1.024... that reminds me i need to pay Jack. I rub superglue gel over the bubble algae. i let it sit for a bit and then i peel the gel back and it takes the bubbles with it. unbroken. it works nice. i will test my water tonight and get you the other results. __________________ Dennis ________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...journal-3.html 55gal AGA w/ built in overflow 15 gal acrylic DIY sump/fuge 75lbs Fiji Live Rock 45lbs of Live Sand 1-1/2inch (1) 96 watt Super Blue Actinic Power Compact (2) 96 Watt 10,000k Power Compacts (2) Ebo Jager 200 watt heaters Seaclone 150 Skimmer (2) Hagen 50's Power Heads for flow (1) Hagen 70 Return Pump DIY ATO system (5 Gal) Mini Aqua Lights for fuge (10k/Actinic03) TLF 150 Phosban Reactor 12X turnover rate 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Neon Green Hairy Mushrooms, Red Zoanthus Polyps.

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02-04-2008, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brittle Chaeto? i was.. i ran if for about 48-72 hrs straight. but ive stopped running it since until i figure out whats going on. __________________ Dennis ________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...journal-3.html 55gal AGA w/ built in overflow 15 gal acrylic DIY sump/fuge 75lbs Fiji Live Rock 45lbs of Live Sand 1-1/2inch (1) 96 watt Super Blue Actinic Power Compact (2) 96 Watt 10,000k Power Compacts (2) Ebo Jager 200 watt heaters Seaclone 150 Skimmer (2) Hagen 50's Power Heads for flow (1) Hagen 70 Return Pump DIY ATO system (5 Gal) Mini Aqua Lights for fuge (10k/Actinic03) TLF 150 Phosban Reactor 12X turnover rate 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Neon Green Hairy Mushrooms, Red Zoanthus Polyps.

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