Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. - Page 20

ASH · 11-05-2007, 05:28 PM

Ben found a bug!!!!!

In the tank it was clear or yellowish and kinda looked like a shrimp. It's real small about the size of a black-eyed-pea...I'm gonna do some research and try to find a pic.....

what's a good website to search those type of thing.

BEELZEBOB · 11-05-2007, 05:29 PM

sounds like a big pod.

try rs hitchhiker id threads. linx there i believe.

i got $5 on a type of pod

lcstorc · 11-05-2007, 05:36 PM

That sounds awful big for a pod.
I guess you never know though.
That bristle worm is getting big.

BEELZEBOB · 11-05-2007, 05:47 PM

ive seen some pods in my tank like rolly pollie size

ASH · 11-05-2007, 06:29 PM

OMG....The worm came out again and went crazy swimming around and then starfish came out too!!!!

We thought it was cool at first but then thought maybe not and checked the water and nitrites were high!!!!

So we just did a 30% WC.

What else can we do?

Witfull · 11-05-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ASH

What else can we do?

trust you,,,,tank is a ben free zone, unless it involves money or heavy lifting~

Craig Manoukian · 11-05-2007, 06:37 PM

Nitrites are very toxic tio inverts, may explain why your starfish and polycheats are acting up. Water changes and eliminate the ammonia spike. What could have caused the ammonia spike (ie. over feeding)?

ASH · 11-05-2007, 06:45 PM

The tank has only been set up for 3 wks so it's probably just cycling now.

I didn't think it was gonna because everything in that tank (rock and sand) has already been cycled b4 and nothing dried up or anything so.....I really just didn't think it was gonna cycle

Loading up a video now that I took of the worm and starfish.....It's not pretty. Though we we're excited to see "cool" stuff out.....but then realized it wasn't a good thing.

Craig Manoukian · 11-05-2007, 06:48 PM

Ok, that's a bummer. Mix up lots of salt and change water to keep the ammonia and nitrites at bay. Keep testing and good luck!

ASH · 11-05-2007, 06:49 PM

I have to get my water from the store.....so should I do daily water changes and for how long do you think?

Craig Manoukian · 11-05-2007, 06:54 PM

Get enough for the next couple of days. Test every few hours and change water on an as needed basis. What are your ammonia/nitite readings and are they up or down since your last water change?

ASH · 11-05-2007, 07:05 PM

OK just tested water

No2-0

No3-10

Ammonia-0

So I got em down for now.

Craig Manoukian · 11-05-2007, 07:07 PM

Keep a close eye and change water if they go up, which could happen if the tank is still cycling.

ASH · 11-05-2007, 07:49 PM

Here's that video

Octoman · 11-05-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ASH

I have to get my water from the store.....so should I do daily water changes and for how long do you think?

Ash, I'm sure you've heard this before, but the RO/DI unit was one of the best investments I've made. It costs much less in the long run than buying water at the store, and I got a unit that goes under the sink and has an output for drinking water and a 3 gallon pressure tank so I don't have to wait forever. We used to use those PUR filters, but those things really add up if you change them monthly like you're supposed to. The RO/DI unit cost less than changing those things every month alone. I also found out that the RO from the store was about the same quality as my tap water (apparently they weren't really changing their filters), so I was paying lots of $ for junk.

I picked one up for $139 shipped on ebay and I've been very pleased with it so far, I can pm you a link if your interested.

11-05-2007, 05:28 PM	#286 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 730 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Ben found a bug!!!!! In the tank it was clear or yellowish and kinda looked like a shrimp. It's real small about the size of a black-eyed-pea...I'm gonna do some research and try to find a pic..... what's a good website to search those type of thing. __________________ Have a look at our "work in progress" http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...5gal-gift.html

11-05-2007, 05:36 PM	#288 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. That sounds awful big for a pod. I guess you never know though. That bristle worm is getting big. __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

11-05-2007, 06:29 PM	#290 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 730 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. OMG....The worm came out again and went crazy swimming around and then starfish came out too!!!! We thought it was cool at first but then thought maybe not and checked the water and nitrites were high!!!! So we just did a 30% WC. What else can we do? __________________ Have a look at our "work in progress" http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...5gal-gift.html

11-05-2007, 06:37 PM	#292 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,242 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Nitrites are very toxic tio inverts, may explain why your starfish and polycheats are acting up. Water changes and eliminate the ammonia spike. What could have caused the ammonia spike (ie. over feeding)? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-05-2007, 06:45 PM	#293 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 730 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. The tank has only been set up for 3 wks so it's probably just cycling now. I didn't think it was gonna because everything in that tank (rock and sand) has already been cycled b4 and nothing dried up or anything so.....I really just didn't think it was gonna cycle Loading up a video now that I took of the worm and starfish.....It's not pretty. Though we we're excited to see "cool" stuff out.....but then realized it wasn't a good thing. __________________ Have a look at our "work in progress" http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...5gal-gift.html

11-05-2007, 06:48 PM	#294 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,242 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Ok, that's a bummer. Mix up lots of salt and change water to keep the ammonia and nitrites at bay. Keep testing and good luck! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-05-2007, 06:49 PM	#295 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 730 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. I have to get my water from the store.....so should I do daily water changes and for how long do you think? __________________ Have a look at our "work in progress" http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...5gal-gift.html

11-05-2007, 06:54 PM	#296 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,242 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Get enough for the next couple of days. Test every few hours and change water on an as needed basis. What are your ammonia/nitite readings and are they up or down since your last water change? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-05-2007, 07:05 PM	#297 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 730 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. OK just tested water No2-0 No3-10 Ammonia-0 So I got em down for now. __________________ Have a look at our "work in progress" http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...5gal-gift.html

11-05-2007, 07:07 PM	#298 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,242 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Keep a close eye and change water if they go up, which could happen if the tank is still cycling. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-05-2007, 07:49 PM	#299 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 730 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Here's that video __________________ Have a look at our "work in progress" http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...5gal-gift.html

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