Rapid film algae growth

[Wayne]

Another silly question/suggestion how old are the bulbs? Maybe they have shifted spectrum...

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Wayne

Another silly question/suggestion how old are the bulbs? Maybe they have shifted spectrum...

Almost new Phoenix 14k DE 150w

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by Doug

Thinking of ordering them Mike. I found that shorty reactor that fits my bottom shelf.

HOWEVER, as I need a few other things as you know, its like a puzzle trying to find them all at one place. Ones got this and not that and the other this and that. For craps sakes.

Think I will just order more Phosban and be done with it.

Doug,

I would not suggest using the Shorty Reactor, the shorties do not make good Pellet reactors and they make it difficult to tumble the beads. I would suggest a Phosban/ bead combo with the Phosban 150 or the new 550. We have both kits available.

[Doug]

Thats what I originally looked at Ian, then the Vertex, then on to NextReef. The 150 is 17in. high, is it not? The shelf area its going is only 15in. high which is why I asked about shorter reactors.
Thanks

[Doug]

and...............

[MitchM]

Our tanks are always changing to reach a state of equilibrium.

There is obviously something fuelling the algae growth, and I know we have different opinions on this subject...so I hesitate in asking....
How old are your rocks? ..or..
Can there be any areas of detritus accumulation that have been sitting there for a while?

I'm not on the Biopellet bandwagon yet, but they may turn out to be yet another good form of nutrient export.

I am probably going to be hooking up a second skimmer fed by my 1st skimmer in my ongoing battle for nutrient export.
Just a suggestion anyways.

Mitch

[Doug]

Thanks Mitch. No detritus, as I cleaned the tank out completely after my mishap. Yes, I have some old rock. Some I have had since the early '90,s. But I also have some new stuff that I replaced older rock with.

The tank was fine a couple months ago with this rock.

By the way, the "and" was for Ian. I still need a reactor and if the short version is no good for tumbling, and the one he suggested to high for my situation, then ??

I,m thinking now I may just get a Vertex and put it in the sump beside my return pump. No reason that should not work.

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by Doug

Thanks Mitch. No detritus, as I cleaned the tank out completely after my mishap. Yes, I have some old rock. Some I have had since the early '90,s. But I also have some new stuff that I replaced older rock with.

The tank was fine a couple months ago with this rock.

By the way, the "and" was for Ian. I still need a reactor and if the short version is no good for tumbling, and the one he suggested to high for my situation, then ??

I,m thinking now I may just get a Vertex and put it in the sump beside my return pump. No reason that should not work.

Doug,

we can most certainly hook you up with our Phosban reactor Bead combo for tight spaces or the Vertex. We also have something else in the works; however, I can only provide a small peak of it at this time as it is top secret.

[Skimmerking]

its a clone of the Zeo reactor

[Doug]

Originally Posted by OceanicCorals-Ian-

Doug,

we can most certainly hook you up with our Phosban reactor Bead combo for tight spaces or the Vertex.

Agreed. But again, they are 17in. tall. I have 15in. Unless I put the unit in the sump.