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ReeferRich · 08-14-2006, 02:25 PM

Hi all, I'm kinda new at reef keeping (3 years) but still need to learn a lot. I saw this site and thought what a great place for advice on reef tanks. I have a 55 gallon tank with Magnum 350, a skilter hang on with built in skimmer and a ten gallon refugium and a 18 watt uv steralizer for water qualitey. Four 65 watt compact florecents for the lighting and I cannot get rid of this brown and red bubbley slime on the glass and some of the zoeanthids and recentley I have had an explosion of aiptasia anemones my peppermint shrimp won't eat them any other ways to get rid of them? ReeferRich

blue_eyes53813 · 08-14-2006, 02:30 PM

HI welcome to RS... Is the tank 3 years old? It is kinda odd to have slime algae after that long.. What are your nitrates? Do you use RO water? How much flow do you have in the tank? How old and for how long are the lights on? For aiptasia Ive heard joes juice is good....

Rougiem · 08-14-2006, 02:39 PM

Welcome to the Sanctuary ReeferRich!

Blue eyes has you on the right track...Also how old are your lights? PCs are usually good for 6 to 8 months. After this time the light spectrum changes which can be advantageous to the algae you describe. Sounds like you have a cyano problem - how often are you feeding and what are your phosphate levels?

Post a pic of your algae if you can and we can direct you even further...

Cheers!

boozeman · 08-14-2006, 03:01 PM

to the family...looks like blue and rougie have you on the right track already

billyr98 · 08-14-2006, 03:50 PM

Welcome to RS

Gina · 08-14-2006, 03:56 PM

Hello and Welcome to RS!

Icebox · 08-14-2006, 07:02 PM

I just wanted say welcome as well. It looks like you are already getting some advice. :-D

lcstorc · 08-14-2006, 08:39 PM

Welcome to RS! As you can see, lots of friendly helpful people here. I totally agree with the above advice and will add that I have had good luck with joes but have had to do multiple treatments in one case.
Best of luck and post pics when you can. We love pics here.

ghostwolf · 08-14-2006, 08:57 PM

Hi and welcome to the RS family! Please post pictures when you get chance - we all love pics!

Lin

Witfull · 08-15-2006, 11:57 AM

Howdy~

ReeferRich · 08-15-2006, 12:36 PM

My lights are only about 4 months old, but the slime did'nt start until I put the pc's in the system. There is good water flow ( the tank is 3 years old )I do not use ro water because I cannot affordthe set up yet. (funds are an issue for me,I've been adding things when I can .)I will post pics soon as I can.

boozeman · 08-15-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReeferRich

I do not use ro water

blue_eyes53813 · 08-15-2006, 12:54 PM

RO water would help alot but I understand the $ issue... Do a good overall cleaning of all equipment,, rinse out/clean all filters weekly. Make sure all food is being eaten and not dropping to the bottom and sitting. Make sure to keep on a water change schedule..Check nitrates and reduces if any are showing on the test... Sounds like your tank is telling you it needs some cleaning. Im not sure what your water change schedule is or saying you arent cleaning your tank but it may be something as simple as dirty filters...These tanks can be fussy.. Good luck

lcstorc · 08-15-2006, 12:55 PM

Have you tested the water you are using for water changes?
What does it read for nitrates and phosphates?
That may be at least part of the issue. I would test the incoming water and go from there.

ReeferRich · 08-15-2006, 02:33 PM

The Picture Under My Name Is From The Texas State Aquarium In Corpus Christi, Tx.

08-14-2006, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
ReeferRich Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	new member Hi all, I'm kinda new at reef keeping (3 years) but still need to learn a lot. I saw this site and thought what a great place for advice on reef tanks. I have a 55 gallon tank with Magnum 350, a skilter hang on with built in skimmer and a ten gallon refugium and a 18 watt uv steralizer for water qualitey. Four 65 watt compact florecents for the lighting and I cannot get rid of this brown and red bubbley slime on the glass and some of the zoeanthids and recentley I have had an explosion of aiptasia anemones my peppermint shrimp won't eat them any other ways to get rid of them? ReeferRich

08-14-2006, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,257 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new member HI welcome to RS... Is the tank 3 years old? It is kinda odd to have slime algae after that long.. What are your nitrates? Do you use RO water? How much flow do you have in the tank? How old and for how long are the lights on? For aiptasia Ive heard joes juice is good.... __________________ 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

08-14-2006, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,898 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new member Welcome to the Sanctuary ReeferRich! Blue eyes has you on the right track...Also how old are your lights? PCs are usually good for 6 to 8 months. After this time the light spectrum changes which can be advantageous to the algae you describe. Sounds like you have a cyano problem - how often are you feeding and what are your phosphate levels? Post a pic of your algae if you can and we can direct you even further... Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

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08-14-2006, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,528 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new member Welcome to RS! As you can see, lots of friendly helpful people here. I totally agree with the above advice and will add that I have had good luck with joes but have had to do multiple treatments in one case. Best of luck and post pics when you can. We love pics here. __________________ 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.

08-14-2006, 08:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
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08-15-2006, 12:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
ReeferRich Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: new member My lights are only about 4 months old, but the slime did'nt start until I put the pc's in the system. There is good water flow ( the tank is 3 years old )I do not use ro water because I cannot affordthe set up yet. (funds are an issue for me,I've been adding things when I can .)I will post pics soon as I can. Last edited by ReeferRich : 08-15-2006 at 01:38 PM.

08-15-2006, 12:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,257 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new member RO water would help alot but I understand the $ issue... Do a good overall cleaning of all equipment,, rinse out/clean all filters weekly. Make sure all food is being eaten and not dropping to the bottom and sitting. Make sure to keep on a water change schedule..Check nitrates and reduces if any are showing on the test... Sounds like your tank is telling you it needs some cleaning. Im not sure what your water change schedule is or saying you arent cleaning your tank but it may be something as simple as dirty filters...These tanks can be fussy.. Good luck __________________ 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

08-15-2006, 12:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,528 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new member Have you tested the water you are using for water changes? What does it read for nitrates and phosphates? That may be at least part of the issue. I would test the incoming water and go from there. __________________ 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.

08-15-2006, 02:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
ReeferRich Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: new member The Picture Under My Name Is From The Texas State Aquarium In Corpus Christi, Tx.

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