Hey guys,
I don't post very often seeking help but this subject seems like a good one for a discussion.
My tank became over ran by bryopsis in a matter of a month, and no matter what I did I could not stop it. You pick a piece off, it spreads. I tried going to 2200mag for a few weeks, died off a little but came back. Ran phosban through out. Replaced ro/di system with all new higher end 6-stage system and 0 tds, water changes on schedule with no abatement in sight. I spent hours slaving over the tank trying mechanical removal after chemical didn't work. No phosphate tests registered readable on my water. All params within spec. The tank is a 28g nanocube drilled with a herbie drain and sump, running a vertex in-80 skimmer. Total volume about 36g
:deadhorse:
Ok, so I decided to tap out. No way this rock is ever going to be cured of this filthy evil algae!!! I already had a second tank running, with no bryopsis. So I've moved all my fish, and most of the inverts over to the other tank.
Tonight I scored a mega deal and picked up about 40 pounds of cured live rock for $50.
My fear: Draining and emptying the nanocube to start fresh, somehow the bryopsis remains and infects the new rock.
How can I be sure the system will be free of this nuisance? I have pondered running small amount of bleach and fresh water through it for a day. Maybe vinegar and water with heaters on high? Maybe I should just break everything down and clean it with hot water?
What do you guys think?
:beer:
I don't post very often seeking help but this subject seems like a good one for a discussion.
My tank became over ran by bryopsis in a matter of a month, and no matter what I did I could not stop it. You pick a piece off, it spreads. I tried going to 2200mag for a few weeks, died off a little but came back. Ran phosban through out. Replaced ro/di system with all new higher end 6-stage system and 0 tds, water changes on schedule with no abatement in sight. I spent hours slaving over the tank trying mechanical removal after chemical didn't work. No phosphate tests registered readable on my water. All params within spec. The tank is a 28g nanocube drilled with a herbie drain and sump, running a vertex in-80 skimmer. Total volume about 36g
:deadhorse:
Ok, so I decided to tap out. No way this rock is ever going to be cured of this filthy evil algae!!! I already had a second tank running, with no bryopsis. So I've moved all my fish, and most of the inverts over to the other tank.
Tonight I scored a mega deal and picked up about 40 pounds of cured live rock for $50.
My fear: Draining and emptying the nanocube to start fresh, somehow the bryopsis remains and infects the new rock.
How can I be sure the system will be free of this nuisance? I have pondered running small amount of bleach and fresh water through it for a day. Maybe vinegar and water with heaters on high? Maybe I should just break everything down and clean it with hot water?
What do you guys think?
:beer:
