Wet Foam vs. Dry Foam - Page 5

Scooterman · 12-12-2003, 11:00 AM

Uggg what a thought!

Thanks TG

Craig Manoukian · 12-12-2003, 11:57 AM

Great summry TG, Thanks! Especially the constant reminder that no two tanks are identical. Generalities do apply, but specifics are why you have to intimately know your tank!

mojoreef · 12-12-2003, 12:18 PM

Good summery TG, boy with a full disclaimer to..your getting to good at this.lol

thanks for putting it all together

Mike

Craig Manoukian · 12-12-2003, 04:25 PM

Almost some lawyer like stuff, eh Mike? I think they call them weasel words.

Scooterman · 12-12-2003, 04:28 PM

Yep Uaa Huh!

Curtswearing · 01-07-2004, 07:07 AM

I kind of found this out by accident. I noticed certain things in my tank seemed happier with a wetter foam and other things seemed happier with a drier foam.

However, thanks for bringing this issue up for people because I have seen (and repeated

) the information that drier foam is always better and thats just not the case.

tankgirl · 01-07-2004, 09:46 AM

Hi Curts, Interesting!!
I'm curious, what things seem happier with wet foam, and what ...with dry?

I read somewhere that wet foam is better for removing algae. Bet Alberto will know about this stuff!

Brucey · 01-07-2004, 10:53 AM

TG ..... I hate it when my skimmer is not producing anything .... ie .. when it's set on the dry side and the tank is running clean for a few days. I also dose 2 pints of Green Water every day now (which is Saltwater), so I need to remove the same amount to stop the salinty fluctuating (I know it would be tiny amounts, but snowballs make avalanches right) .... So I tend to run mine slightly wet so that I need to empty the cup every 3-4 days. I also feel happier seeing my skimming actually removing more, even if it is just more diluted .... whether it's wet or dry ..... I smells bloody awfull

Brucey

Curtswearing · 01-07-2004, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tankgirl
Hi Curts, Interesting!!
I'm curious, what things seem happier with wet foam, and what ...with dry?

I read somewhere that wet foam is better for removing algae. Bet Alberto will know about this stuff!

Green slimer acro likes it wet.

Frogspawn likes it dry.

Scooterman · 01-07-2004, 11:21 AM

My frogspawn never told me this!

ScottT1980 · 01-07-2004, 11:24 AM

Quote:

My frogspawn never told me this!

Well, your no frogspawn whisperer now are you. Curt on the other hand...

Take er easy
Scott T.

middletonmark · 01-07-2004, 11:53 AM

Great thread!

TG, I love your tenacity. I probably would have stopped before going so far ... and would have missed out.

Personally, I'm a wet foam kinda guy.
Seems like my sps are happier, and my softie tank has a wimpier skimmer ... so even running halfway wet it's still less skimming ... though I'm no coral whisperer [just observer].

Curtswearing · 01-07-2004, 11:57 AM

LOL!!!

tankgirl · 01-07-2004, 06:19 PM

Hey Brucey, great info! What's the Green Water for? What is it?

Curts, cool info - You Are a coral whisperer!! I get excellent feedback from my corals, so I know it's true.

Scooter (Scott) & Scott, hilarious exchange!

Hi middletonmark, Hah, you have No idea how right you are! Lol - I should change my name from tankgirl to tenaciousgirl. Seriously.

Brucey · 01-07-2004, 06:36 PM

HI TG .... Sorry, we call Phytoplakton Greenwater over here .... don't know if it's the same slang word in the US. The stuff was costing me a fortune to feed the corals (£30 a bottle was lasting two weeks .... for 1 Litre), know I'm culturing my own and it's an absolute breeze. I have 4 Litres going all the time in two coke bottles .... All they need is intense light and Phytoplakton food which lasts for years (1 Bottle). I take a pint out of each bottle every day and replace it with PURE seawater ..... ie, freshly made with no contamients that could eat the Phyto .... Now the Corals get fed 10 times as much, it helps to keep microalgae down in the main tank and it doesn't cost a penny .... well, a few pence on electric but that's it. If you want more info and pics let me know.
Brucey

12-12-2003, 11:00 AM	#61 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,184 View Gallery Karma Komment	Uggg what a thought! Thanks TG __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

12-12-2003, 11:57 AM	#62 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,903 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Great summry TG, Thanks! Especially the constant reminder that no two tanks are identical. Generalities do apply, but specifics are why you have to intimately know your tank! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-12-2003, 12:18 PM	#63 (permalink)
mojoreef Just a reefer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,176 View Gallery Karma Komment	Good summery TG, boy with a full disclaimer to..your getting to good at this.lol thanks for putting it all together Mike __________________ Make sure you check out The Fish Gallery The Coral Gallery The Equipment Gallery

12-12-2003, 04:25 PM	#64 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,903 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Almost some lawyer like stuff, eh Mike? I think they call them weasel words. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-12-2003, 04:28 PM	#65 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,184 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yep Uaa Huh! __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

01-07-2004, 07:07 AM	#66 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	I kind of found this out by accident. I noticed certain things in my tank seemed happier with a wetter foam and other things seemed happier with a drier foam. However, thanks for bringing this issue up for people because I have seen (and repeated ) the information that drier foam is always better and thats just not the case. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

01-07-2004, 09:46 AM	#67 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi Curts, Interesting!! I'm curious, what things seem happier with wet foam, and what ...with dry? I read somewhere that wet foam is better for removing algae. Bet Alberto will know about this stuff!

01-07-2004, 10:53 AM	#68 (permalink)
Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	TG ..... I hate it when my skimmer is not producing anything .... ie .. when it's set on the dry side and the tank is running clean for a few days. I also dose 2 pints of Green Water every day now (which is Saltwater), so I need to remove the same amount to stop the salinty fluctuating (I know it would be tiny amounts, but snowballs make avalanches right) .... So I tend to run mine slightly wet so that I need to empty the cup every 3-4 days. I also feel happier seeing my skimming actually removing more, even if it is just more diluted .... whether it's wet or dry ..... I smells bloody awfull Brucey __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

01-07-2004, 11:21 AM	#70 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,184 View Gallery Karma Komment	My frogspawn never told me this! __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

01-07-2004, 11:53 AM	#72 (permalink)
middletonmark Star Polyps Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 165 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great thread! TG, I love your tenacity. I probably would have stopped before going so far ... and would have missed out. Personally, I'm a wet foam kinda guy. Seems like my sps are happier, and my softie tank has a wimpier skimmer ... so even running halfway wet it's still less skimming ... though I'm no coral whisperer [just observer]. __________________ smile smile smile

01-07-2004, 11:57 AM	#73 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	LOL!!! __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

01-07-2004, 06:19 PM	#74 (permalink)
tankgirl Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So. Ca Posts: 1,476 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey Brucey, great info! What's the Green Water for? What is it? Curts, cool info - You Are a coral whisperer!! I get excellent feedback from my corals, so I know it's true. Scooter (Scott) & Scott, hilarious exchange! Hi middletonmark, Hah, you have No idea how right you are! Lol - I should change my name from tankgirl to tenaciousgirl. Seriously.

01-07-2004, 06:36 PM	#75 (permalink)
Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	HI TG .... Sorry, we call Phytoplakton Greenwater over here .... don't know if it's the same slang word in the US. The stuff was costing me a fortune to feed the corals (£30 a bottle was lasting two weeks .... for 1 Litre), know I'm culturing my own and it's an absolute breeze. I have 4 Litres going all the time in two coke bottles .... All they need is intense light and Phytoplakton food which lasts for years (1 Bottle). I take a pint out of each bottle every day and replace it with PURE seawater ..... ie, freshly made with no contamients that could eat the Phyto .... Now the Corals get fed 10 times as much, it helps to keep microalgae down in the main tank and it doesn't cost a penny .... well, a few pence on electric but that's it. If you want more info and pics let me know. Brucey __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

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