"Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" - Page 10

Craig Manoukian · 02-26-2008, 08:25 PM

Cyano is your friend. It is the ultimate indicator and exporter of phosphates and nitrates (when you remove it) in your system. Eliminate the nitrates and phosphates and no more cyano!

CAVINCA · 02-26-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Cyano is your friend. It is the ultimate indicator and exporter of phosphates and nitrates (when you remove it) in your system. Eliminate the nitrates and phosphates and no more cyano!

my testing and the lfs testing show that my phosphates and nitrates are below zero...

vdituri · 02-26-2008, 11:56 PM

Sometimes the cyano uses all the phosphates up to the point that tests kits come up with zero. It's a stalemate.

tbittner · 02-27-2008, 08:43 AM

How could the test show below zero?

nikkipigtails · 02-27-2008, 10:27 AM

Your tank is coming along...keep up the good work.

Anselth · 02-27-2008, 11:06 AM

Looking good man! As was said before, the 0 tests only indicate that the algae is using the nitrate and phosphate as fast as it is produced, not that there is no source of them in your tank. I had the same issue with hair algae about a year ago.

Craig Manoukian · 02-28-2008, 01:55 AM

Yes the cyano is taking up al the Phos/Nites, so export away!

CAVINCA · 02-28-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CAVINCA

So i cant take it anymore. my water will not clear up. ive run carbon ive used filter socks (panty hose) iv used filter floss. ive used a bigger airpump on the stock skimmer. i change the skimmer woods out. i broke down and ordered a tunze 9002 doc skimmer and some chemi pure elite. im gonna totally remove the media basket and put the tunze in the middle chamber. im gonna sock and drop the chemi pure down in my pump chamber to get the best flow i can through it.

On a good note everything is alive. The in-tank refugium i made out of plastic mesh canvas is holding up nicely although it is an eyesore. i may have to rebuild it in a differnt shape....

the good-
its here

the bad-
so far im regreting the skimmer upgrade... I cant get the skimmer water level to the bottom of the collection like it says in the instructions.... i pretty much have to submerse the entire skimmer to get it to the indicated level in the manual...

the worse-
I had to do some DYI to fit into the chamber... which i knew i would have to... The case came with a magnet attached to the skimmer body i had to cut it off to make it fit. But now im afraid i wont be able to get it working properly like the other nc28's and now i wont be able to return it.

framerguy · 02-29-2008, 11:51 PM

Darn! and I said you wouldn't regret it. Call tech support if you can't get it going.

tbittner · 03-01-2008, 12:02 AM

Be patient with the skimmer. They can take as long as two weeks to break in before they start functioning correctly.

CAVINCA · 03-01-2008, 12:39 AM

I am being patient... in the book it says to drop it in till the water is at a certain level. thats where the problem is.. i think i have a diy solution that ill try tommorrow.

Anselth · 03-21-2008, 11:48 PM

Carl, how are the new arrivals?

CAVINCA · 03-22-2008, 12:17 AM

theyre good. i should be able to take decent pics of them in the tank after i remove the next layer of cloth...

Anselth · 03-28-2008, 10:58 AM

Come on man, I know you have pics

CAVINCA · 03-28-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Anselth

Come on man, I know you have pics

coming soon... coming soon... i took off another acclimating layer yesterday and will try to get pics again today. the pitfall for the NIKON 5200 was low light issues.

02-26-2008, 08:25 PM	#136 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Cyano is your friend. It is the ultimate indicator and exporter of phosphates and nitrates (when you remove it) in your system. Eliminate the nitrates and phosphates and no more cyano! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-26-2008, 11:56 PM	#138 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Sometimes the cyano uses all the phosphates up to the point that tests kits come up with zero. It's a stalemate. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

02-27-2008, 08:43 AM	#139 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" How could the test show below zero? __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-27-2008, 10:27 AM	#140 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Manta Ray Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,033 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Your tank is coming along...keep up the good work.

02-27-2008, 11:06 AM	#141 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 967 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Looking good man! As was said before, the 0 tests only indicate that the algae is using the nitrate and phosphate as fast as it is produced, not that there is no source of them in your tank. I had the same issue with hair algae about a year ago. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

02-28-2008, 01:55 AM	#142 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Yes the cyano is taking up al the Phos/Nites, so export away! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-29-2008, 11:51 PM	#144 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Darn! and I said you wouldn't regret it. Call tech support if you can't get it going. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

03-01-2008, 12:02 AM	#145 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Be patient with the skimmer. They can take as long as two weeks to break in before they start functioning correctly. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-01-2008, 12:39 AM	#146 (permalink)
CAVINCA Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 964 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" I am being patient... in the book it says to drop it in till the water is at a certain level. thats where the problem is.. i think i have a diy solution that ill try tommorrow. __________________ Chronicle Marina del Filon de los Carlos (CLOSED) Carl's 55 Gallon Underwater Inn CARL

03-21-2008, 11:48 PM	#147 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 967 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Carl, how are the new arrivals? __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

03-22-2008, 12:17 AM	#148 (permalink)
CAVINCA Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 964 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" theyre good. i should be able to take decent pics of them in the tank after i remove the next layer of cloth... __________________ Chronicle Marina del Filon de los Carlos (CLOSED) Carl's 55 Gallon Underwater Inn CARL

03-28-2008, 10:58 AM	#149 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 967 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "Chronicle Marina del Filón de los Carlos" Come on man, I know you have pics __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

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