FishyFishy's 33 Gal SPS dedicated build

[lastlight]

That will go away I think you're right on the id. They're annoying because the bubbles get chewed up in the powerheads and you think there's a microbubble issue somewhere in the system. When only my T5s are on the bubbles stop being released and my water clears. I'm pretty much clear of this now on my new setup.

Good to hear about the vertical 2x4s. I was more concerned about that then the plywood.

I think the valve thing needs to be sorted out though. You can drill your emergency drain into the back or side panel and add a 90 on the end so it's above your primary.

[FishyFishy!]

Why would you suggest the plywood bottom? Just for weight dispersement?

[FishyFishy!]

Definately the weirdest cycle I have ever had. Has anyone else had this type or hair like algae in a cycle? Every time i've cycled thus far, I've only got minimal algae, and a lot of powdery diatoms.






Seems excessive to me.

[spawn]

I had that when my tank was cycling. Thought it was normal cause I'm on my first tank. I think i posted some early pics where you can see that kind of algae on one of the early aqua-scapes.

[spawn]

Hermit crabs, astrea snails, & turbo's cleaned that sheite away.

[kien]

I've seen hair algae during cycles. Your tank is fishless at the moment, just keep it fishless for a while and the algae will starve out! No need to add a clean up crew

edit: oh, and don't forget your water changes!

[Myka]

The rock had a little more pent up nutrients than usual. Not only do you have hair algae you also have dinoflagellates which is the brown bubbly stuff. If you aren't already, keep the lights turned off, and don't add a clean up crew or fish until it has resolved itself. Large weekly water changes will speed up the process if you want.