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Couple of ?`s

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by SGM, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. Aug 13, 2009 #1
    SGM

    SGM Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    So I got my 8 gal bio cube going good.  I have a couple of ?'s once I give you the details.
    Currently in the tank.
    10lbs live rock
    rock with about 10 mushrooms on it
    There are 2 more  but cant remember the name. (Polyops I believe and some kind of yellowish green carpet look.)
    1 6 line wrasse
    1 clown
    1 cleaner shrimp
    1 porcelin crab
    2 snails
    I am seeing nice color and growth in the corals.
    ?'s I have is, my glass is getting a nice pink and green algae build up.  What is the best way to eliminate it so I dont always havet to clean the glass?  Is there besides more snails?
    With what is currently in the tank, I am doing a water change once a week about 30% is that enough?
     
  2. Aug 13, 2009 #2
    REEFer Madness

    REEFer Madness Inactive User

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    The pink could be coraline algae. Once it gets too tough with just a magfloat, you'll have to use more heavy duty cleaner like a old credit card to scrap it off.
    you're water changes are fine.
     
  3. Aug 13, 2009 #3
    snowman82

    snowman82 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    are you using an RO/DI unit for your water? by adding phosphates and TDS to your tank you will grow that stuff. if not having an RO unit i would definately get one especially since you plan on getting a bigger tank.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2009 #4
    SGM

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    just tap water. I do have a ro di unit that I used for discus. I need to get new membranes for it though first.

    Anybody know of where to get some at a good price?
     
  5. Aug 13, 2009 #5
    Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Try Air, Water, and Ice. I just put an order in with them for a few things to add on to my RO/DI which I got from them too. If you become a GIRS member you also get 10% off so being a member has payed off just through the savings through Air, Water, and Ice
     
  6. Aug 13, 2009 #6
    SGM

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    What is domain for the web?

    Also seeings salt is diffrent then fresh water. What do you guys recomend for cartridges for my RO DI?
     
  7. Aug 14, 2009 #7
    jtesdall

    jtesdall Expert Reefkeeper

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    http://www.airwaterice.com/
    Same membrane and cartridges, just get TDS to 0. You said RO/DI so I assume you have the required De-ionization cartridge. Of course you do, because you want 0 TDS for Discuss as well, and then add back buffers.
     
  8. Aug 14, 2009 #8
    SGM

    SGM Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Thanks!

    I havent used my RO unit for over a year. And I know the cartridges need changed. All my pairs spawn in tap water. Of course I use some buffers and age the water for atleast 24 hours, if not longer.
     

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