OMG Phosphates over 2
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meowzer
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Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/2994376
unfortunately, with seahorses, you cant cut back on feeding. They must be fed at least twice a day. some feed three.
you can try adding chemi-pure elite to your filter system.
T
Teresa, you have the same exact tank I do...what skimmer do you use? Obviously you of all people know space is limited....You also know that a sump/fuge (unless on the outside) really isn't possible either with this tank
I might be looking for a new skimmer
http:///forum/post/2994376
unfortunately, with seahorses, you cant cut back on feeding. They must be fed at least twice a day. some feed three.
you can try adding chemi-pure elite to your filter system.
T
Teresa, you have the same exact tank I do...what skimmer do you use? Obviously you of all people know space is limited....You also know that a sump/fuge (unless on the outside) really isn't possible either with this tank
I might be looking for a new skimmer
flower
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2994399
Flower...you know I of all people don't mind
Anytime....any post
I know! Just exercising my new found manners. lol
How do I rinse off tiny little shrimp food???
http:///forum/post/2994399
Flower...you know I of all people don't mind
Anytime....any post
How do I rinse off tiny little shrimp food???
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/2994404
I know! Just exercising my new found manners. lol
How do I rinse off tiny little shrimp food???
Very Carefully...
...like someone said before you need a small net (or something similar) But it has to be very small or you'll lose some shrimp....just run it under water and yayyyy they are rinsed
http:///forum/post/2994404
How do I rinse off tiny little shrimp food???
Very Carefully...
flower
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2994411
Very Carefully...
...like someone said before you need a small net (or something similar) But it has to be very small or you'll lose some shrimp....just run it under water and yayyyy they are rinsed
A net!! I didn't think of that
Thank you. My phiosphates are finally down to 0.5, Mine were way up there too. Although not for the reasons yours is, since you rinse.
I dosed my tank with phosphate remover and did weekly water changes when I used to do monthly. I think te water changes did more than the phosphate remover stuff.
http:///forum/post/2994411
Very Carefully...
A net!! I didn't think of that
Thank you. My phiosphates are finally down to 0.5, Mine were way up there too. Although not for the reasons yours is, since you rinse.
I dosed my tank with phosphate remover and did weekly water changes when I used to do monthly. I think te water changes did more than the phosphate remover stuff.
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/2994427
Meowzer, I dont use a skimmer. I am looking into a new filter though that has a skimmer and an auto top off.
My only filteration is a magnum 350.
WOW...OK...thanks...Right now the foam sleeve seems to be working to stop the bubbles...BUT I think it is time to shop since I can not figure out what is causing the bubbles in the 1st place...
SOOOO if anyone has any suggestions on a good (moderate pricing) skimmer for a corner 54g (limited space) I'd appreciate the input....
http:///forum/post/2994427
Meowzer, I dont use a skimmer. I am looking into a new filter though that has a skimmer and an auto top off.
My only filteration is a magnum 350.
WOW...OK...thanks...Right now the foam sleeve seems to be working to stop the bubbles...BUT I think it is time to shop since I can not figure out what is causing the bubbles in the 1st place...
SOOOO if anyone has any suggestions on a good (moderate pricing) skimmer for a corner 54g (limited space) I'd appreciate the input....
teresaq
Active Member
meowzer, did the bubble start before or after oyu added the phos pad??
It may be the chemicals in the pad causing your skimmer to go crazy
here is the filter i am looking at for my tank. I have have been told the skimmer is not the very best, but it works. Since I have no skimmer, something is better then nothing.
I have very little room for any kind of hang on since I have a canopy on my tank
T
It may be the chemicals in the pad causing your skimmer to go crazy
here is the filter i am looking at for my tank. I have have been told the skimmer is not the very best, but it works. Since I have no skimmer, something is better then nothing.
I have very little room for any kind of hang on since I have a canopy on my tank
T
meowzer
Moderator
That's different looking...yeah any skimmer is better than none
I had noticed a tiny bit of micro bubbles before the pads, and I took the skimmer out yesterday and totally cleaned it...when I put it back there were more bubbles, and no matter what I did I could not get them to stop..
I had noticed a tiny bit of micro bubbles before the pads, and I took the skimmer out yesterday and totally cleaned it...when I put it back there were more bubbles, and no matter what I did I could not get them to stop..
tdog7879
Member
Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/2994446
meowzer, did the bubble start before or after oyu added the phos pad??
It may be the chemicals in the pad causing your skimmer to go crazy
here is the filter i am looking at for my tank. I have have been told the skimmer is not the very best, but it works. Since I have no skimmer, something is better then nothing.
I have very little room for any kind of hang on since I have a canopy on my tank
T
i had this before and it is JUST ok and yes the skimmer does not work.. I do still have the overflow and pump... I just got rid of the canstier part and put a sump/refugium instead
http:///forum/post/2994446
meowzer, did the bubble start before or after oyu added the phos pad??
It may be the chemicals in the pad causing your skimmer to go crazy
here is the filter i am looking at for my tank. I have have been told the skimmer is not the very best, but it works. Since I have no skimmer, something is better then nothing.
I have very little room for any kind of hang on since I have a canopy on my tank
T
i had this before and it is JUST ok and yes the skimmer does not work.. I do still have the overflow and pump... I just got rid of the canstier part and put a sump/refugium instead
reefnutpa
Member
Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/2994376
you can try adding chemi-pure elite to your filter system.
Just to make a clarification, do not use chemi-pure elite with seahorses. Use only the regular chemi-pure. Unless it has been changed in the last year, the "elite" contains an irritant to the seahorses gills and is not advisable for seahorse tanks.
Tom
Teresa.... PM me for more info if you wish as no links are allowed
http:///forum/post/2994376
you can try adding chemi-pure elite to your filter system.
Just to make a clarification, do not use chemi-pure elite with seahorses. Use only the regular chemi-pure. Unless it has been changed in the last year, the "elite" contains an irritant to the seahorses gills and is not advisable for seahorse tanks.
Tom
Teresa.... PM me for more info if you wish as no links are allowed
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by ReefNutPA
http:///forum/post/2994799
Just to make a clarification, do not use chemi-pure elite with seahorses. Use only the regular chemi-pure. Unless it has been changed in the last year, the "elite" contains an irritant to the seahorses gills and is not advisable for seahorse tanks.
Tom
Teresa.... PM me for more info if you wish as no links are allowed
Thanks...I do not have that stuff, I used aqua pure phosphate pads
http:///forum/post/2994799
Just to make a clarification, do not use chemi-pure elite with seahorses. Use only the regular chemi-pure. Unless it has been changed in the last year, the "elite" contains an irritant to the seahorses gills and is not advisable for seahorse tanks.
Tom
Teresa.... PM me for more info if you wish as no links are allowed
Thanks...I do not have that stuff, I used aqua pure phosphate pads