Hi Folks,
I hope someone could help me with a few questions.
My tank specs:
- 5 months running, 40 gal Fish only
- bak pak 2 for bio & skimming. Also a millenium for extra skimmer, to hold extra media bags, and also for more surface movement. I also run a powerhead for current.
- 1 flame angel, 2 pec clowns, 1 purple firefish.
- I have a 110w compact fixture, but I only run one bulb (a 55watt 50/50 light) so far.
- ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate at the moment 5ppm.
1. Has anyone ever tried CupriSorb or any similar copper remover for your SW tank? Unfortunately my tank has been exposed to copper medication. If possible, I would like to put pink legged crabs in, and was wondering how they'd do. Anyone know if they can tolerate some levels of copper? This CupriSorb claims to be able to remove copper from the rocks and filter bed over time.
2. My tank is experiencing a bit of a brown algae problem. It was bad when the tank finished cycling (to be expected). Then it cleared up real nice for about a 2 months, then the problem came back. I've tried adding phosphate remover with no change. There are no dead things in the water. The filters do not have debris. I feed sparingly. Yet, the algae persists. My lighting is 55 watts at the moment. I could raise it another 55 watts, but would that solve my problem or just create another type of algae to flourish?
Prior to the copper being added to the tank, I had about 10 pink legged hermit crabs. They did great. I know they ate algae, but I am not sure if they were the only reason my algae was kept in track? Then I broke down during a horrible case of ich, (removed the crabs) and added a copper medication. I know, Tsk tsk on me for adding it in my showtank. I made the decision because I figured I'd just live without having any inverts. But now with my algae growth, I am having second thoughts. On the good note, my fish recuperated and are doing great otherwise.
Here in Hawaii, we are not allowed to keep any living corals. We cannot harvest it from the reef, nor mail order it. DEPRESSING!!! No live rock either!
Anyway, we are stuck buying fake or dead corals. We only have hermit crabs, snails, shrimp and feather dusters for sale.
Thanks for your help in advance!
Jess
Oh forgot to mention, the lights stay on a timer for 5 hours each day. I cut it back to see if it made a difference - which it hasnt. Otherwise, the tank is in a corner out of direct sunlight. Also I do regular water changes and the compact bulb I use is about 3 months old. The phosphate eliminator i use is made by Salifert.
I hope someone could help me with a few questions.
My tank specs:
- 5 months running, 40 gal Fish only
- bak pak 2 for bio & skimming. Also a millenium for extra skimmer, to hold extra media bags, and also for more surface movement. I also run a powerhead for current.
- 1 flame angel, 2 pec clowns, 1 purple firefish.
- I have a 110w compact fixture, but I only run one bulb (a 55watt 50/50 light) so far.
- ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate at the moment 5ppm.
1. Has anyone ever tried CupriSorb or any similar copper remover for your SW tank? Unfortunately my tank has been exposed to copper medication. If possible, I would like to put pink legged crabs in, and was wondering how they'd do. Anyone know if they can tolerate some levels of copper? This CupriSorb claims to be able to remove copper from the rocks and filter bed over time.
2. My tank is experiencing a bit of a brown algae problem. It was bad when the tank finished cycling (to be expected). Then it cleared up real nice for about a 2 months, then the problem came back. I've tried adding phosphate remover with no change. There are no dead things in the water. The filters do not have debris. I feed sparingly. Yet, the algae persists. My lighting is 55 watts at the moment. I could raise it another 55 watts, but would that solve my problem or just create another type of algae to flourish?
Prior to the copper being added to the tank, I had about 10 pink legged hermit crabs. They did great. I know they ate algae, but I am not sure if they were the only reason my algae was kept in track? Then I broke down during a horrible case of ich, (removed the crabs) and added a copper medication. I know, Tsk tsk on me for adding it in my showtank. I made the decision because I figured I'd just live without having any inverts. But now with my algae growth, I am having second thoughts. On the good note, my fish recuperated and are doing great otherwise.
Here in Hawaii, we are not allowed to keep any living corals. We cannot harvest it from the reef, nor mail order it. DEPRESSING!!! No live rock either!
Anyway, we are stuck buying fake or dead corals. We only have hermit crabs, snails, shrimp and feather dusters for sale.
Thanks for your help in advance!
Jess
Oh forgot to mention, the lights stay on a timer for 5 hours each day. I cut it back to see if it made a difference - which it hasnt. Otherwise, the tank is in a corner out of direct sunlight. Also I do regular water changes and the compact bulb I use is about 3 months old. The phosphate eliminator i use is made by Salifert.
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