graveyardworm
Premium Member
I'm glad you asked cause I'm not sure what to think.
Rock cooking, it does work.
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I'm glad you asked cause I'm not sure what to think.
Rob_Reef_Keeper
New member
Next week it will be the PVC plumbing is next
Siffy
New member
Rob, what about this? You said you didn't have room for a hang on back fuge, but what about an in take fuge?
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_miscellaneous_cpr_citr_in-tank_refugium.asp?CartId=
You could even make a DIY one pretty easily (and avoid those suction cups) with a black front so you wouldn't even have to see it when looking at the tank. More snails may fix your problem over a week or so, but if it doesn't this is just a thought.
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_miscellaneous_cpr_citr_in-tank_refugium.asp?CartId=
You could even make a DIY one pretty easily (and avoid those suction cups) with a black front so you wouldn't even have to see it when looking at the tank. More snails may fix your problem over a week or so, but if it doesn't this is just a thought.
Sindjin
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During the Cooking Process, you should NOT feed the bacteria.
I think it was mentioned before but.... By not feeding, you are forcing the bacteria to bore deeper into the rock to feed off the stored detritus rather than remaining closer to the outside layers.
Thats why its important to NOT feed. If you do FEED during the cooking process you wont get the desired results, IMO.
Take my tank for example. I am NOT Cooking my rocks, unfortunately. I am curing them in tank with light. Its a BB and a very Low Nutrient environment. At this stage (3.5months in), I am seeing mineral detritus. WHY? Because the bacteria have nothing to feed off of at the surface... I am forcing them to bore deeper into the rock to feed. Now....if I wasnt so focused on LOW nutrients, the bacteria would not only feed at the surface of the rock, but would also store food deeper in the rock as well because it was more plentiful.
At least this is the way I understand it from all I have learned here on RC.
I think it was mentioned before but.... By not feeding, you are forcing the bacteria to bore deeper into the rock to feed off the stored detritus rather than remaining closer to the outside layers.
Thats why its important to NOT feed. If you do FEED during the cooking process you wont get the desired results, IMO.
Take my tank for example. I am NOT Cooking my rocks, unfortunately. I am curing them in tank with light. Its a BB and a very Low Nutrient environment. At this stage (3.5months in), I am seeing mineral detritus. WHY? Because the bacteria have nothing to feed off of at the surface... I am forcing them to bore deeper into the rock to feed. Now....if I wasnt so focused on LOW nutrients, the bacteria would not only feed at the surface of the rock, but would also store food deeper in the rock as well because it was more plentiful.
At least this is the way I understand it from all I have learned here on RC.
causeofhim
New member
How many reefkeepers in the past 10-20 years have had SPS tanks that look like the ones many of us have today?
causeofhim
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Starboard should not cause any algae outbreaks.
causeofhim
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I dont know what is causing his problems but, you should not need a fuge on a bare bottom tank.
trueblackpercula
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What I was getting at. If the tank was left running wile the rock was cooking the algea that was on the starboard would have fuel the tank again. If you look at the pictures you can see that the starboard is loaded with algea. So there for if that was left in the tank or put back in the tank with all the algea on it yes it would have been introduced back into the tank.
Michael
causeofhim
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Ah. That makes sense.
RichConley
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Why not Sean?
If you have no phosphates, you have no algae. If you have no algae, you have no need for snails.
So why all the CC crew?
SeanT
Premium Member
Well...how about to break down the detritus for starters.
Fish do poop and reefers do feed.
Secondly, how smart mouthed of you to infer there are no phosphates whatsoever.
Start asking legitimate questions, and stop trolling and trying to instigate, or enter the world of "Ignore User"
Fish do poop and reefers do feed.
Secondly, how smart mouthed of you to infer there are no phosphates whatsoever.
Start asking legitimate questions, and stop trolling and trying to instigate, or enter the world of "Ignore User"
RichConley
New member
I am asking legitimate questions.
Isnt the detritus supposed to be skimmed and siphoned out?
If you get enough cleanup crew, you can keep any tank clean. Why doesnt barebottom require less than these "phosphate laden" DSBs.
Isnt the detritus supposed to be skimmed and siphoned out?
If you get enough cleanup crew, you can keep any tank clean. Why doesnt barebottom require less than these "phosphate laden" DSBs.
SeanT
Premium Member
Ok, since you say you are asking legitimate questions, and not trying to intentionally aggravate, I will take you at face value.
The answer is yes.
Detritus is supposed to be skimmed and siphoned out in a BB system.
However, certain organisms, like bacteria, snails can break the detritus down into more basic forms making them even easier to skim out.
Sean
The answer is yes.
Detritus is supposed to be skimmed and siphoned out in a BB system.
However, certain organisms, like bacteria, snails can break the detritus down into more basic forms making them even easier to skim out.
Sean
Rob_Reef_Keeper
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When reconstructing the tank I removed the Starboard and scrubbed it down.
I can see where a clean up crew will come into play.
But we are talking about ONE (1) week.
I can see where a clean up crew will come into play.
But we are talking about ONE (1) week.
I can't find my guarantee and liability statement on going BB. Could you send me another copy?
I'd just like to thank Sean and others for taking the time to present this form of reef keeping, and for the manner in which it has been presented.
When I first started in this endeavor, I was intrigued by the idea of setting up a mini Eco system. I must admit, it took a little time to come to the conclusion of perhaps it wasn't the best way to go about accomplishing what evolved for me in this hobie. I am currently using this method and I am very happy. Many thanks!
Sorry for not having anything to add to this thread, but I thought this may be a good time for a "Thank you". Reef On!
I'd just like to thank Sean and others for taking the time to present this form of reef keeping, and for the manner in which it has been presented.
When I first started in this endeavor, I was intrigued by the idea of setting up a mini Eco system. I must admit, it took a little time to come to the conclusion of perhaps it wasn't the best way to go about accomplishing what evolved for me in this hobie. I am currently using this method and I am very happy. Many thanks!
Sorry for not having anything to add to this thread, but I thought this may be a good time for a "Thank you". Reef On!
graveyardworm
Premium Member
What would be your reason for the elevated SG?
Johnsteph10
New member
I agree - I don't think that there is any reason why you would intentionally want to keep the SG higher than normal parameters.
