Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. - Page 54

bluespotjawfish · 08-16-2007, 07:33 AM

Lynn - By the time I am through messing in all 4 tanks, I need to change my clothes. I don't know why I don't drag a towel around with me instead of using my shirt. Life used to be so easy.

Cat - My gravel cleaner doesn't have a thing-a-ma-bob on it to start the siphon.

Dentoid - You can also put the tube in front of a pump to start the siphon!

Reb - That's William's job, remember?

Dentoid · 08-16-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Dentoid - You can also put the tube in front of a pump to start the siphon!

I will have to try that! The only problem I see is that I don't have any PHs in my tank, only the Vortech pumps. So no concentrated jet of water. The Vortech may be too diffuse to push enough water against the tube. I will try it and let you know!

BTW, Lorraine, I don't have a t-shirt that doesn't either have holes in the shoulder from my conures or stains from my reef and/or garden! Why dirty a towel when your shirt will need cleaning anyway!

Craig Manoukian · 08-16-2007, 07:52 AM

Completely submerge siphon tube, hold thumb tightly over the end, lower tube into bucket, release thumb asnd voila siphon!

rebekwl · 08-16-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Reb - That's William's job, remember?

Haha, yeah! He was siphoning the Cichlid tank the other day and got a healthy mouthfull, EW! I felt bad for him, now those are some DIRTY FISH!

Dentoid · 08-16-2007, 08:31 PM

Lynn, I'm so sorry you are having such an unfavorable experience with the Elegance. I hope it turns around for you. We don't want an unhappy Lynn at MACNA. Keep your chin up and remember the difficulty these corals present. You tried, and that is more than others can say.

lcstorc · 08-16-2007, 08:48 PM

I will be fully recovered by MACNA. You can be sure of that. I am already getting very excited. I though hubby was going to say no then suddenly it changed to go ahead and do it. It took like 10 minutes before the flight was booked.

I will be probably mostly at the RS booth so please come find me.

bluespotjawfish · 08-16-2007, 09:45 PM

Lynn, I just saw your posts on your elegance problem. That is soo sad!

Wish I could help.

Melanie · 08-17-2007, 04:56 AM

Hi Lynn! I've been lurking but not posting much about my tank. Thinking of you ~ Melanie

lcstorc · 08-17-2007, 05:04 AM

Thank you both for your good thoughts.
Melanie, why the lurking? Get in there and post.

Call me this weekend if you have time. We can chat.

lcstorc · 08-21-2007, 07:51 AM

Well I woke up this morning and was following hubby to the door (have to walk by the 125 to get there) and suddenly I hear a lot of words that I can't post on RS. I take a step forward and suddnely my feet are in water. This is never a good thing. Water everywhere. Fortunately however water is still in the tank. Whoever created the first overflow has my never ending thanks.
After investigation, lots of towels and use of the wet dry we discover that while messing with the tank last night he did exactly the same thing as I did. The hose taking water from the Aquapod was not going into the overflow of the reef but was instead pouring water into the electrical cabinet then to the floor etc.
So since we both have to go to work, we cleaned up as best we could, turned off the main pump and skimmer and have NSW mixing. The tank is going to have to survive a day with just my powerheads. They are pointed towards the surface (which is now a bit lower) and provide pretty good surface agitation so it is just going to have to do for the day.
Right now all fish, corals, etc look fine and everything is drying. Lots of fans running etc,
Gee I think I am awake now.
I'll keep everyone posted on how things go tonight.

Dentoid · 08-21-2007, 08:16 AM

OMG!: When are the Reef Gods going to give you a break? I'm so sorry to hear that. You are really going to need that time at MACNA, keep thinking of that!

Your reef should be fine with just the PH's. I had my reef off for >10 hours with just PH's while I constructed my fuge. Everything was fine. You may want to leave the MH's off if your chiller is not functional at this time.

Woodstock · 08-21-2007, 08:23 AM

Bummer Lynn!

The good news is that it will never happen again once you remove the nano and begin using the 90 gallon. It is a good thing you have tile and not carpeting or wood flooring.

Craig Manoukian · 08-21-2007, 08:40 AM

Yikes! Hang in there!

lcstorc · 08-21-2007, 11:12 AM

My thoughts exactly Doni. The tile is awesome. We'll have to wash thoroughly to get the salt out but the floor will not be ruined. Also since we are about to take the Aquapod down this should never again be a problem. There is only one fish and one shrimp in there now and I suspect they will both move to the 20g this weekend. The fish will hopefully pair with the other clown and the peppermint can go there or to the reef. Easy either way.
Oh I did forget the most fun part. I am currently on crutches so this was all happening while trying not to slip on the wet tile.
I think this week needs to be over already.

Hopefully no long term damage. Just lots of towels to wash and water to mix.
could have been a lot lot worse.

lcstorc · 08-22-2007, 06:45 AM

Well looks like once agan we escape a bad situation with nothing more than a lot of wet towels and work.
Tank is back up and running and everything is pretty much back to normal. Lights were out by the time I got home so not sure if my leathers are pouting but they probably are. That's ok. They do that anytime something changes and I did do a pretty sudden water change so they are likely peeved.
No water on the floor this morning so back to my nightmare at work and dealing with my knee. Looks like the tank and it's inhabitants are just fine.

08-16-2007, 07:33 AM	#796 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,137 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Lynn - By the time I am through messing in all 4 tanks, I need to change my clothes. I don't know why I don't drag a towel around with me instead of using my shirt. Life used to be so easy. Cat - My gravel cleaner doesn't have a thing-a-ma-bob on it to start the siphon. Dentoid - You can also put the tube in front of a pump to start the siphon! Reb - That's William's job, remember? __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

08-16-2007, 07:52 AM	#798 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,903 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Completely submerge siphon tube, hold thumb tightly over the end, lower tube into bucket, release thumb asnd voila siphon! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-16-2007, 08:31 PM	#800 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Lynn, I'm so sorry you are having such an unfavorable experience with the Elegance. I hope it turns around for you. We don't want an unhappy Lynn at MACNA. Keep your chin up and remember the difficulty these corals present. You tried, and that is more than others can say. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

08-16-2007, 08:48 PM	#801 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,466 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. I will be fully recovered by MACNA. You can be sure of that. I am already getting very excited. I though hubby was going to say no then suddenly it changed to go ahead and do it. It took like 10 minutes before the flight was booked. I will be probably mostly at the RS booth so please come find me. __________________ 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.

08-16-2007, 09:45 PM	#802 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,137 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Lynn, I just saw your posts on your elegance problem. That is soo sad! Wish I could help. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

08-17-2007, 04:56 AM	#803 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Hi Lynn! I've been lurking but not posting much about my tank. Thinking of you ~ Melanie __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

08-17-2007, 05:04 AM	#804 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,466 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Thank you both for your good thoughts. Melanie, why the lurking? Get in there and post. Call me this weekend if you have time. We can chat. __________________ 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.

08-21-2007, 07:51 AM	#805 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,466 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Well I woke up this morning and was following hubby to the door (have to walk by the 125 to get there) and suddenly I hear a lot of words that I can't post on RS. I take a step forward and suddnely my feet are in water. This is never a good thing. Water everywhere. Fortunately however water is still in the tank. Whoever created the first overflow has my never ending thanks. After investigation, lots of towels and use of the wet dry we discover that while messing with the tank last night he did exactly the same thing as I did. The hose taking water from the Aquapod was not going into the overflow of the reef but was instead pouring water into the electrical cabinet then to the floor etc. So since we both have to go to work, we cleaned up as best we could, turned off the main pump and skimmer and have NSW mixing. The tank is going to have to survive a day with just my powerheads. They are pointed towards the surface (which is now a bit lower) and provide pretty good surface agitation so it is just going to have to do for the day. Right now all fish, corals, etc look fine and everything is drying. Lots of fans running etc, Gee I think I am awake now. I'll keep everyone posted on how things go tonight. __________________ 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.

08-21-2007, 08:16 AM	#806 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. OMG!: When are the Reef Gods going to give you a break? I'm so sorry to hear that. You are really going to need that time at MACNA, keep thinking of that! Your reef should be fine with just the PH's. I had my reef off for >10 hours with just PH's while I constructed my fuge. Everything was fine. You may want to leave the MH's off if your chiller is not functional at this time. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

08-21-2007, 08:23 AM	#807 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Bummer Lynn! The good news is that it will never happen again once you remove the nano and begin using the 90 gallon. It is a good thing you have tile and not carpeting or wood flooring. __________________ ~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

08-21-2007, 08:40 AM	#808 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,903 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Yikes! Hang in there! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-21-2007, 11:12 AM	#809 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,466 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. My thoughts exactly Doni. The tile is awesome. We'll have to wash thoroughly to get the salt out but the floor will not be ruined. Also since we are about to take the Aquapod down this should never again be a problem. There is only one fish and one shrimp in there now and I suspect they will both move to the 20g this weekend. The fish will hopefully pair with the other clown and the peppermint can go there or to the reef. Easy either way. Oh I did forget the most fun part. I am currently on crutches so this was all happening while trying not to slip on the wet tile. I think this week needs to be over already. Hopefully no long term damage. Just lots of towels to wash and water to mix. could have been a lot lot worse. __________________ 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.

08-22-2007, 06:45 AM	#810 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,466 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Well looks like once agan we escape a bad situation with nothing more than a lot of wet towels and work. Tank is back up and running and everything is pretty much back to normal. Lights were out by the time I got home so not sure if my leathers are pouting but they probably are. That's ok. They do that anytime something changes and I did do a pretty sudden water change so they are likely peeved. No water on the floor this morning so back to my nightmare at work and dealing with my knee. Looks like the tank and it's inhabitants are just fine. __________________ 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.

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