Rapid film algae growth

Doug · #1 07-02-2010, 11:23 PM

So the solution was simple.

Not sure if the pollution came from the sps tissue recession or its what caused it. However a couple days of a Phosban reactor and a proper GFO, has all but eliminated the problem.

Go figure.

Putting my SWC sump back in and it will have at least one Phosban 150 reactor for carbon and perhaps another for the beads, depending on what new fangled thing-a-ma-jingy, Ian is inventing.

Or still thinking of the NextReef shorty. I cant see why it wont tumble beads just because its wider?

Oh and by the way Chris. I did turn up the skimmer for an even more wetter skim mate. Over 3/4 cup per day of stinky tea coloured doo-doo. Thanks..

Skimmerking · #2 07-02-2010, 11:48 PM

well its about time get your money over here and get the rest of your corals

Wayne · #3 07-02-2010, 11:49 PM

AWESOME! Good to see its all cleared up now. I guess you might have put me over the edge for picking one of those Phosban Reactor for my own tank

I have heard those bio pellets worked wonders and its good to hear another success story!

christyf5 · #4 07-02-2010, 11:53 PM

Glad to hear you got it all figured out Doug

Doug · #5 07-03-2010, 12:10 AM

Thanks guys. Almost had the 20g running. Just to clarify a point Wayne. No beads in my system yet, although its a sure bet there will be. Its a regular gfo, Phosban type stuff that I,m using still.

Wayne · #6 07-03-2010, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Thanks guys. Almost had the 20g running. Just to clarify a point Wayne. No beads in my system yet, although its a sure bet there will be. Its a regular gfo, Phosban type stuff that I,m using still.

AH oops! My Bad

Doug · #7 07-03-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by christyf5

Glad to hear you got it all figured out Doug

Thanks Christy. Sure would be nice to know wither what caused the sps loss and if thats what created all the phosphate or visa versa. I guess it remains one of those never solved reef keeping mystery,s.

christyf5 · #8 07-03-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Thanks Christy. Sure would be nice to know wither what caused the sps loss and if thats what created all the phosphate or visa versa. I guess it remains one of those never solved reef keeping mystery,s.

Yeah, sadly some things in this hobby remain a mystery. I think thats why we get so jazzed when we finally figure a select few things out

Lance · #9 07-03-2010, 12:36 AM

Atta go Doug! Glad the problem is fixed.

Doug · #10 07-03-2010, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lance

Atta go Doug! Glad the problem is fixed.

Thanks Lance. Need to go raid a friends tank and Mike,s tank now. Kind of lonely in mine.