jthomas0385
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what is old tank syndrome?
I think I messed up bad
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socal57che
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Originally Posted by JThomas0385
http:///forum/post/2868811
what is old tank syndrome?
The thought is that after so many years the bacteria on your LR becomes less or even ineffective. Possibly due to lack of husbandry clogging the pores of the rock or lack of biodiversity which occurs naturally over time as some life thrives and others die off. Nobody seems to know for sure, but even some of the most experienced reefers have seen it. I've been digging up all the info I can find on the subject. A Google of "old tank syndrome" will turn up lots of discussions.
Spanko suggested (and I agree) googling this phrase...
"Does old tank syndrome really exist? Julian explains changes that the tank goes through as it gets older."
http:///forum/post/2868811
what is old tank syndrome?
The thought is that after so many years the bacteria on your LR becomes less or even ineffective. Possibly due to lack of husbandry clogging the pores of the rock or lack of biodiversity which occurs naturally over time as some life thrives and others die off. Nobody seems to know for sure, but even some of the most experienced reefers have seen it. I've been digging up all the info I can find on the subject. A Google of "old tank syndrome" will turn up lots of discussions.
Spanko suggested (and I agree) googling this phrase...
"Does old tank syndrome really exist? Julian explains changes that the tank goes through as it gets older."
jthomas0385
Member
Alright, I switched the LR over into some fresh water last night. This morning it still smells pretty bad. Do you think I should keep moving it into fresh saltwater until the smell goes away?? Than add it to the tank??
socal57che
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The process actually takes a while. You are looking at several weeks to thoroughly clean the rock.
So, yes, I think you should continue the process until the water you're cooking them in clears up and waste does not cloud the water when you swish the rock around.
So, yes, I think you should continue the process until the water you're cooking them in clears up and waste does not cloud the water when you swish the rock around.
jthomas0385
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Do you think it will still take that long considering my rock is only a year old?
socal57che
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Originally Posted by JThomas0385
http:///forum/post/2869411
Do you think it will still take that long considering my rock is only a year old?
The bacteria needs time to eat what is on the rock. If you don't starve the rock for food and force the bacteria to remove what is on the rock, the all you have really done is rinsed the rock off. The lack of food and available light is what kills the algae. Once the algae dies it must be rinsed in a tub of clean saltwater and the bacteria allowed to stabilize the compounds left by the dead algae. Repeating the process ensures complete algae death. Without this process you are just giving it a bath.
http:///forum/post/2869411
Do you think it will still take that long considering my rock is only a year old?
The bacteria needs time to eat what is on the rock. If you don't starve the rock for food and force the bacteria to remove what is on the rock, the all you have really done is rinsed the rock off. The lack of food and available light is what kills the algae. Once the algae dies it must be rinsed in a tub of clean saltwater and the bacteria allowed to stabilize the compounds left by the dead algae. Repeating the process ensures complete algae death. Without this process you are just giving it a bath.