Akwar'eum Too - Page 9

framerguy · 06-03-2008, 05:15 PM

I just ordered my live rock. I only had enough left in the account to get 380#, I guess that will have to do to start. I still have about 125# in Akwar'eum but it's covered up with bubble algae. Do I scrub the daylights out of the rock to remove it and use it anyway? Should I even use the water from the old system? I don't want any of this BA in Akwar'eum Too. I'd like to get at least some TB rock when I get more cash in the budget.

JoJo · 06-03-2008, 11:10 PM

Scott is too funny!

Greg, how many #s are you adding to the sytem total?

framerguy · 06-03-2008, 11:24 PM

I was shooting for 700#. I have fallen short due to budget constraints...

so I would like at least 500# to start with but that means I'll have to use the rock from the old system. But I am determined not to let bubble algae get started in this one so I need to know how to treat the old rock to get it off and keep it off.

vdituri · 06-03-2008, 11:30 PM

That sucks about the old rock. I haven't read a sure fire way to get rid of it except boiling the rocks. Too many chances for spores. Some have used superglue to lay down on top of the bubble algae then rip it of with the algae intact. How infested are the old rocks?

tbittner · 06-03-2008, 11:49 PM

I would definitely use the old rock. My buble algae completely disappeared when I got rid of the nitrates and phosphates and added three emerald crabs. The BA is definitely fixable. Like Victor said, boiling the rock wouldn't hurt anything either since you have plenty of LR to reseed it.

I wouldn't use any of the water from the old tank though, nor the sand.

vdituri · 06-03-2008, 11:53 PM

I like Terry's homeopathic approach. It's natural, fight it from a natural approach. Remove the food and it will go away. Or just pluck it off by hand.

How bad could it be?

framerguy · 06-04-2008, 06:48 AM

I'll use the rock for sure but had decided no water or sand already. If I can figure out how to boil it I'll do that, otherwise I'll scrub it til it begs for mercy. Gail has a gigantic soup pot, but I may have to use it and ask forgiveness rather than permission!

Victor, the bubble algae is amazingly thick, especially since I haven't been there to keep it in check. It's 5:45 here...off to Lowes for parts to get the skimmer hooked up and running today.

althea2you · 06-04-2008, 10:35 AM

i think if you just took the time to flick it all off... and then use super glue on the extremely hard to get ones... that would work.. just pluck them off.. then rinse the rock off over a bucket and i think you would be fine...

Craig Manoukian · 06-04-2008, 11:21 AM

I would boil the old live rock, scrub, boil again, and rinse in salt water to eliminate the spores.

framerguy · 06-04-2008, 01:02 PM

Thanks Sarah, I hear ya but think this calls for more drastic measures.

Craig, I think that's the way I'll go.

Craig Manoukian · 06-04-2008, 01:03 PM

JoJo · 06-04-2008, 08:12 PM

sounds like a good plan, go for it Greg

framerguy · 06-05-2008, 01:37 AM

Well CRAP! I dropped a tool on the top of my skimmer and knocked a freakin' hole in it and cracked the acrylic. Rather than destroying it to make a new top I am trying to glue patches over the holes. It looks like some jacklegged doofus-headed boob built it now. I very nearly cried over this stupid thing. Then we watched a movie called "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" and I felt much better about everything. I have NO PROBLEMS compared to the characters in that story! Sheesh! Great acting though. Be warned though, Marissa Tomei gets naked in it... a lot,... and that's OK... but so does Phillip Seymour Hoffman,.. and I really didn't need to see that let me tell ya! Well, I'll test the skimmer tomorrow after it dries overnight. I hope it works!

sasquatch · 06-05-2008, 02:00 AM

Greg? sorry to hear that, par for the course I say, it will work Im sure and battle scars are great for respect lol

Craig Manoukian · 06-05-2008, 02:29 AM

Rube Goldberg, eh?

06-03-2008, 05:15 PM	#121 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too I just ordered my live rock. I only had enough left in the account to get 380#, I guess that will have to do to start. I still have about 125# in Akwar'eum but it's covered up with bubble algae. Do I scrub the daylights out of the rock to remove it and use it anyway? Should I even use the water from the old system? I don't want any of this BA in Akwar'eum Too. I'd like to get at least some TB rock when I get more cash in the budget. __________________ ___________________________________ 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

06-03-2008, 11:24 PM	#123 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too I was shooting for 700#. I have fallen short due to budget constraints... so I would like at least 500# to start with but that means I'll have to use the rock from the old system. But I am determined not to let bubble algae get started in this one so I need to know how to treat the old rock to get it off and keep it off. __________________ ___________________________________ 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

06-03-2008, 11:30 PM	#124 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too That sucks about the old rock. I haven't read a sure fire way to get rid of it except boiling the rocks. Too many chances for spores. Some have used superglue to lay down on top of the bubble algae then rip it of with the algae intact. How infested are the old rocks? __________________ 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.

06-03-2008, 11:49 PM	#125 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too I would definitely use the old rock. My buble algae completely disappeared when I got rid of the nitrates and phosphates and added three emerald crabs. The BA is definitely fixable. Like Victor said, boiling the rock wouldn't hurt anything either since you have plenty of LR to reseed it. I wouldn't use any of the water from the old tank though, nor the sand. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

06-03-2008, 11:53 PM	#126 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too I like Terry's homeopathic approach. It's natural, fight it from a natural approach. Remove the food and it will go away. Or just pluck it off by hand. How bad could it be? __________________ 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.

06-04-2008, 06:48 AM	#127 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too I'll use the rock for sure but had decided no water or sand already. If I can figure out how to boil it I'll do that, otherwise I'll scrub it til it begs for mercy. Gail has a gigantic soup pot, but I may have to use it and ask forgiveness rather than permission! Victor, the bubble algae is amazingly thick, especially since I haven't been there to keep it in check. It's 5:45 here...off to Lowes for parts to get the skimmer hooked up and running today. __________________ ___________________________________ 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

06-04-2008, 10:35 AM	#128 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,479 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Akwar'eum Too i think if you just took the time to flick it all off... and then use super glue on the extremely hard to get ones... that would work.. just pluck them off.. then rinse the rock off over a bucket and i think you would be fine... __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

06-04-2008, 11:21 AM	#129 (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: Akwar'eum Too I would boil the old live rock, scrub, boil again, and rinse in salt water to eliminate the spores. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-04-2008, 01:02 PM	#130 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Thanks Sarah, I hear ya but think this calls for more drastic measures. Craig, I think that's the way I'll go. __________________ ___________________________________ 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

06-04-2008, 01:03 PM	#131 (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: Akwar'eum Too __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-05-2008, 01:37 AM	#133 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Well CRAP! I dropped a tool on the top of my skimmer and knocked a freakin' hole in it and cracked the acrylic. Rather than destroying it to make a new top I am trying to glue patches over the holes. It looks like some jacklegged doofus-headed boob built it now. I very nearly cried over this stupid thing. Then we watched a movie called "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" and I felt much better about everything. I have NO PROBLEMS compared to the characters in that story! Sheesh! Great acting though. Be warned though, Marissa Tomei gets naked in it... a lot,... and that's OK... but so does Phillip Seymour Hoffman,.. and I really didn't need to see that let me tell ya! Well, I'll test the skimmer tomorrow after it dries overnight. I hope it works! __________________ ___________________________________ 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

06-05-2008, 02:00 AM	#134 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Greg? sorry to hear that, par for the course I say, it will work Im sure and battle scars are great for respect lol

06-05-2008, 02:29 AM	#135 (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: Akwar'eum Too Rube Goldberg, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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