Recent content by monalisa

Ugh...that poor seahorse

46 gallon bowfront...last Sunday I did a 6 gallon change...today I did a 4 gallon change. I aim to do an approximate 10% change every weekend. This usually ends up being more like every 2-3 weeks...gotta open up a whoppin' COWA (can of whoop ass) and get things done... when they're SUPPOSED to...

Hmmmm...any opinions on my plan? Yes? No? Please let me know. Lisa

Actually, my switch was FROM Instant Ocean to Oceanic salt...considerable difference!! You'll notice after the third water change...at least that's been my experience. Lisa

Just an FYI, I've had GREAT luck with upping my calcium (AND my coraline algae growth) by simply switching to Oceanic salt mix for my water changes. But, I'm not really one to use supplements in my tank...makes me nervous. Sounds like you're doing great though, just thought I would throw this...

As I've posted in a previous thread, I'm at the tail end of cleaning up a nasty situation...hair algae, majano anenomes, red flat worms...where the HECK did all of that come from??? Anyway...majanos are pretty much under control...I saw 2 in the tank that will bite the dust tomorrow after work...

Originally Posted by Flower What about a Kole tang? They eat hair algae and regular fish food. Mmmmm, no tangs here...I only have a 46 gallon bow front tank. Thanks though. I'll keep researching. I can't really add anything all too soon anyway, because I just added a gorgeous coral beauty...

Thanks for all the replies. I don't think I'm going to attempt a lawnmower blenny if there's a chance that 1) he won't help get rid of the hair algae and 2) if it's difficult to keep him fed after the outbreak has been taken care of. Onward and upward. Thanks again!! Lisa

Originally Posted by fishfreak24 I think I'm going to buy 3 green chromis, a yellow tang, and 2 firefish gobies sometime next week. Wow, that's a LOT of fish to add at once. My advice to you regarding adding your new fish would be to add the 3 green chromis...wait 2-3 weeks...add your yellow...

I'm at the end process of getting a hair algae outbreak under control in my 46gal bowfront reef tank. The outbreak began in my tank when I "upgraded my lighting from 14,000k halides to my T5 HO set up. Slow process getting rid of that stuff!! I noticed that SWF.com has lawnmower blennies for...

I feel the need to chime in regarding this as well. I had the same problem with the seaclone overflowing the cup...a number of times, gave it every chance I could, but I would come home from work to a soaked carpet for no reason The skimmer I have now is a HOB CPR bakpak, the best I've...

Just got rid of a bunch of those buggers in my tank with my water change today. I also used Joe's juice...seems like pretty good stuff. I see I have a couple more that need to be zapped...little stinkers!! Lisa

It's also my understanding that properly aimed power heads (which it sounds like you haven't had) will help considerably with the cyano. I would go that route rather than adding chemicals to the tank. Go slowly and things will happen. Lisa

Originally Posted by meowzer I'm really glad you had no problems...especially since I recommended it to you :) I really have no clue what is wrong with mine...right now I put a piece of foam inside the outtake thing. It seems to be working for the moment Is that a CPR bakpak? If so, I have...

Originally Posted by ryenye Well, before I could fix the problem, I got home yesterday and found both of them lying on the floor behind the aquarium. I guess they missed the overflow this time :( pretty bummed. Oooo, that stinks. Be sure next time to have some egg crate cut to size over your...