I need help with algae

snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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interesting.
Well, keep reporting and see if anything changes. I'm interested to know the end result.
I have never used that product, so I don't really know what is going on.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/390054/i-need-help-with-algae/100#post_3452986
interesting.
Well, keep reporting and see if anything changes. I'm interested to know the end result.
I have never used that product, so I don't really know what is going on.
A lot of help you are....LOL
I guess I will keep it turned down.....since I am going to bed, and have to work tomorrow.....LOL....
 
btldreef

btldreef

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That's odd. I run Purigen pads all the time and it doesn't make my skimmers in any of my tanks do anything differently. Did it get loose and get into the tank at all?
 
kiefers

kiefers

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I would turn it off for 30 minutes or for the night and try in the morning or when someone would be able to keep an eye on it. What type of skimmer do you have, if I may ask?
 
tannersmith200

tannersmith200

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I have a 200 g bowfront reef and I perform 25% water changes on a weekly basis. I use two big 55g brute trash cans for these water changes (one for making seawater and the other for taking it out of the aquarium). When I start the water change, I fill one trash can up with aquarium water and use the same water I just got from my tank to clean the tank free from detritus. I attach a pump to some tubing and use the water I just got out of the tank and choose a different part of the reef to blow detritus out of the rock work. I turn my pumps on and the dwtritus is going everywhere.
I then resiphone the tank water back into the trashcan and then I add the fresh seawater once its done. All in all I do believe this is what is preventing me of having algae problems. Detritus buildup can be a big problem over time.
Just my two cents worth.
Once every three months i clean my sump spik and span.
I only use a protein skimmer, lots of live rock and I dose vodka (only 1 ml on a 200g system and my parameters are in check)
Good luck
 
spanko

spanko

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Did you clean the new filter before adding it to the system? Your skimmer may just be reacting to something in the filter, manufacturing goop and such. (goop is a scientific term by the way
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meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/390054/i-need-help-with-algae/100#post_3453006
I'd dial it way down and see how it looks in the morning.....
Did that...it was okay in the a.m. at first...then before I left for work it was up a little.....Danny is home today, so I will have him check it on and off
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///t/390054/i-need-help-with-algae/100#post_3453018
That's odd. I run Purigen pads all the time and it doesn't make my skimmers in any of my tanks do anything differently. Did it get loose and get into the tank at all?
NOPE.....bought "THE BAG" haha.....and poured the stuff in....rinsed real well too
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Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///t/390054/i-need-help-with-algae/100#post_3453023
I would turn it off for 30 minutes or for the night and try in the morning or when someone would be able to keep an eye on it. What type of skimmer do you have, if I may ask?
The Hurricone 2000 external
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Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/390054/i-need-help-with-algae/100#post_3453038
Did you clean the new filter before adding it to the system? Your skimmer may just be reacting to something in the filter, manufacturing goop and such. (goop is a scientific term by the way
)
YES I did.....and the term goop works for me

I will just have to watch it for the next few days.....Danny will be home the next 2 while I am at work...and then of course I will be over the weekend....hopefully by then it will be well adjusted or use to the new "stuff"
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Meowzer, my skimmer acted up a little after I put the filter on. I thought it might be the fine filter pads. It stopped fairly quick.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by luvmyreef http:///t/390054/i-need-help-with-algae/100#post_3453098
Meowzer, my skimmer acted up a little after I put the filter on. I thought it might be the fine filter pads. It stopped fairly quick.
Danny has checked it twice for me today and so far all is well......I will see how it is when I get home, because I will eventually have to turn it back up some
I am also thinking within 24 hours it should be good.....
How many pads did you put in? I just put one in.....and a box of the ceramic rings....and a bottle of purigen in "The Bag"
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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I used one pad per basket and chemipure elite. I have always run that, so I don't think it caused it. It was either that or just the new equipment like henry said. But like I said, it does settle down rather quick.
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Sorry Meowzer, I am at work. Don't forget what I am fighting in my tank. You do not have to use all three fine filter pads, it is just helping me out alot. There is recommended media for each basket. It came with the canister. I think it told you these in the book. I am not at home or I would look real quick. So, basically your fine with only using one if you choose. :)
 
meowzer

meowzer

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NO WORRIES>......I picked my own media....my water is really clear anyway, main thing for me is the fuzz LOL
 
kiefers

kiefers

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Wow, that didn't take long..... good o'l Joe and Henry. Maybe one day I will grow some nerve.
Time for some cervasas and nachos!
 
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