OK! Enough chat...Starting a 1000g+ Reef
- Thread starter JohnL
- Start date
- Status
sherm71tank
Premium Member
Hey that pretty flower reminds me of Hippies!
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1121933
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1121933
sherm71tank
Premium Member
I think I must plead the 5th! Back to the tank thread dude! Are you sure you want to go BB?
A quick Wiki browse might provide a clue?
jnarowe
New member
Well how about a quick update??
I have been battling a brown algae issue that has over-taken my tank and based on my observations, it was due to multiple things happening at the same time that tipped the balance of the system on its ear. As I believe I have already posted, my RDSB had reached its capacity and so Sherman and I ended up removing all the sand.
I just put fresh sand back in a couple of days ago, and started dosing sugar. While this is going on, we have rigged up a 50 foot vacuum hose system that is working very well. Yesterday We vacuum out a bunch of sand from the display and our method consists of getting the siphon going with a shop-vac, then disconecting the hose so it will run free. I vacuum the sand until the sump is nearly empty and air bubbles start filling the display, and then I re-fill the sumps with fresh SW.
Although this method is time intensive, it will allow me to remove ALL of the brown algae without having to deal with floss/socks etc. and I feel the water changes can't hurt either. I am only getting about 5 - 8 lbs. of sand with each refill, but since there is only about 60 lbs. of sand in the system, it shouldn't take too long to get the whole display BB.
The sugar dosing has definitely had an immediate impact on the algae, as within 12 hours it started to turn white and die off. I am not sure if the white is actually bacteria consuming the alga, or what, but I am very pleased with the results.
On a personal note, Sherman and I marinated our beef ribs in a beer, Chocolate & Espresso meat rub, Norwegian mustard, Habanero sauce, salt, chopped garlic, and spices...it was freakin' awesome, especially since it was matched with some great beer, 3 Olives, and UFC 75
I have been battling a brown algae issue that has over-taken my tank and based on my observations, it was due to multiple things happening at the same time that tipped the balance of the system on its ear. As I believe I have already posted, my RDSB had reached its capacity and so Sherman and I ended up removing all the sand.
I just put fresh sand back in a couple of days ago, and started dosing sugar. While this is going on, we have rigged up a 50 foot vacuum hose system that is working very well. Yesterday We vacuum out a bunch of sand from the display and our method consists of getting the siphon going with a shop-vac, then disconecting the hose so it will run free. I vacuum the sand until the sump is nearly empty and air bubbles start filling the display, and then I re-fill the sumps with fresh SW.
Although this method is time intensive, it will allow me to remove ALL of the brown algae without having to deal with floss/socks etc. and I feel the water changes can't hurt either. I am only getting about 5 - 8 lbs. of sand with each refill, but since there is only about 60 lbs. of sand in the system, it shouldn't take too long to get the whole display BB.
The sugar dosing has definitely had an immediate impact on the algae, as within 12 hours it started to turn white and die off. I am not sure if the white is actually bacteria consuming the alga, or what, but I am very pleased with the results.
On a personal note, Sherman and I marinated our beef ribs in a beer, Chocolate & Espresso meat rub, Norwegian mustard, Habanero sauce, salt, chopped garlic, and spices...it was freakin' awesome, especially since it was matched with some great beer, 3 Olives, and UFC 75
ReefDoctorMicromussas
In Memoriam
Wow the BBQ sounds Awesome 
jnarowe
New member
The deal with the sugar is that it is supposed to feed bacteria that will consume the algae, but I have no solid links. I just saw how Sherman's tank was improving and have read quite a few posts about doing it. I am guessing it is a carbon source, but not totally sure.
Tom (Sparkss) is doing it as well.
Tom (Sparkss) is doing it as well.
sherm71tank
Premium Member
You make it sound like my tank actually looked bad
Those ribs were so damn good! I think you're right about the next marinade using the 2006 Smoked Porter. mmm mmmmm I can't wait!
jnarowe
New member
hehehe...well for your tank, it did look a little less pristine than usual, not that anyone else would notice!
And did I tell you how much I enjoy the Habanero Trots? They make me feel alive!
Barry, it seems to work on a variety of alga and I just dosed a couple of tablespoons a day so far. I have no idea what the recommended dosage is, but Sherman has an idea. He was just very specific about not over-dosing as the bacteria can consume a lot of oxygen out of the water column.
And did I tell you how much I enjoy the Habanero Trots? They make me feel alive!
Barry, it seems to work on a variety of alga and I just dosed a couple of tablespoons a day so far. I have no idea what the recommended dosage is, but Sherman has an idea. He was just very specific about not over-dosing as the bacteria can consume a lot of oxygen out of the water column.
mrcrab
In Memoriam
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10732159#post10732159 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
And did I tell you how much I enjoy the Habanero Trots? They make me feel alive!
Ahhhhh, the gift that keeps on giving. :smokin:
You know it's really good when it burns going in and coming out! :furious:
- Status
