Green algae. .. Eww

[Dana Jackson]

Thanks!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

So I just ordered the Hydor Koralia Nano. 270gph, I think. Should have it Sat. We shall see what all this Koralia craze is about! Lol. So super excited to get those other powerheads out of my tank! Yay! The thing is... I paid $23 each for the big ones I have now.. The Koralia I got was only $23.. SMH

AS most of us pro hoardersoops know, Having a backup is a good thing. I tried the $8 sun sun, but now they are on either salt mixing duty or in my dip kit. (three buckets three powerheads.)
And yes, the koralias are worth the money.

 

[Maacc]

Thanks! I will definitely get more snails, the astrea seem to do the best job. Will the sand sifting star do ok with the crushed coral? Ive heard summer do not like it. I have a brittle star, and he doesn't seem to mind it.

You probably want to avoid the sand sifting star, probably not enough food for it long term. It will likely slowly starve.

 

[Squirrel_reefer]

I tried the $8 sun sun

You can get a two (2) pack of these from the Amazon for $10 and its on prime lol I have made this order twice and a local friend made it once, uses on in a qt and one to supplement a pp-4o in the dt. People trash them but they do work..albeit sometimes in reverse lol

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

.albeit sometimes in reverse lol

yea, there is that....... haha.

 

[Maacc]

Oh yeah, I bought 5 more Astrea snails last night and a Calcium test. They had no phosphate tests, so I ordered a phosphate test and alkalinity test today as well... My Calcium is 360ppm... Im guessing my phosphates are going to be high...

With a young tank go light on the CUC. You are better off removing algae by hand and have the CUC thin/get the remainder. If you get a CUC big enough to wipe everything out, typically they starve, die then release all the nitrates/phosphates from the original outbreak and create another.

 

[twin77]

I still run an old school orbit too but I did add two ATI's recently and noticed a little better growth. I originally ordered a blue and a white but the white was over kill so I now run the orbit, a blue ATI and a purple ATI. It was cheaper to just add a few ATI's and I knew my orbit was still useful.

I'm currently running the current USA and I'd like to add on like you. What are ATI's? Thanks

 

[MaiReef]

I'm currently running the current USA and I'd like to add on like you. What are ATI's? Thanks

T5s usually

 

[mcarroll]

Consider adding a second Orbit too....an IC or Pro might be a nice enough upgrade if a second Marine isn't good enough. Maybe even a True Lumen Pro. Adding T5's is a VERY expensive way to add more light.

Remember that though the Orbit Marine is sufficient, it's on the minimal side of the intensity spectrum even according to Current:
http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Orbit-PAR-Measurements-1.pdf
(This is updated from what I remember looking at a while back. Much easier to read.)

So having two, or some other second light, is totally fine and normal. Even three wouldn't be crazy. (Though you might be better off with a Pro in the mix if you need that much PAR.)

If you wanted to grow clams you would plan it this way from the outset.

(And yes a growth spurt is very possible when you add more light. It doesn't have to be T5 light.)

 

[Dana Jackson]

Gone are the bulky powerheads! My Koralia is here! I love it! Now my fish have way more room. Im looking at canister filters for my tank now... And a UV sterilizer. I want to get rid of the HOB filter. I think it will give my tank a cleaner look, and i imagine it will do a better job at mechanical filtration. The one I have came with the tank... Some El Cheapo. Any suggestions?

 

[Maacc]

I know you are thinking canister filter, but you might want to look at this tidal 55. It does surface skimming to remove scum from the top. Under 50 on Amazon prime.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M...tDescription_secondary_view_div_1487518884121

 

[Leadfooted]

I'm currently running the current USA and I'd like to add on like you. What are ATI's? Thanks

Sorry, yes T5's.

 

[Dana Jackson]

Im liking the tidal 55. Just wish it wasn't so big! Still considering it though....

 

[Dana Jackson]

Yep, watched a YouTube video on the Tidal 55 and Im sold... Will be ordering one very soon!

 

[Dana Jackson]

Coming along nicely I think...

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Coming along nicely I think...

Yea!

 

[MaiReef]

Coming along nicely I think...

Definitely! Looks great

 

[Leadfooted]

Looking good! Try a Blastomussa or Micromussa (Acan) next. They should grow super nice in your set up and you would only need to start with one or two head of this coral. Spot feeding them is pretty cool to watch too

 

[Dana Jackson]

I'm planning on acans and blastos soon actually. In also digging the look of the wilsoni... I really want to try to maximize color because of the small area in my tank.