N newtothis Member Sep 29, 2016 #1 Joined Dec 1, 2011 Messages 3,608 Likes 35 Points 48 Location 92804 Sep 29, 2016 #1 This is what greeted me as I walked into my room.. Glass, rocks, equipment covered in brownish/Red film. Doing a WC n the water is brownish/Red. Fack I dont know what do right now. Fml
This is what greeted me as I walked into my room.. Glass, rocks, equipment covered in brownish/Red film. Doing a WC n the water is brownish/Red. Fack I dont know what do right now. Fml
G Goober Member Sep 29, 2016 #2 Joined Jan 22, 2013 Messages 1,308 Likes 43 Points 38 Location Moreno Valley Sep 29, 2016 #2 Sorry James. If I had an extra tank I'd come give it to you. Lmk if I can help any other way
N newe70 Member 2020 Philanthropist Sep 29, 2016 #3 Joined Jul 5, 2012 Messages 1,890 Likes 174 Points 63 Location Signal Hill Sep 29, 2016 #3 Any clue why it happened?
Jetsetter57 Member Sep 29, 2016 #4 Joined Apr 17, 2014 Messages 2,060 Likes 11 Points 38 Location Chino hills Sep 29, 2016 #4 Is this a known occurrence? You shred a nem? Or is it red slime or something?
N newtothis Member Sep 29, 2016 #5 Joined Dec 1, 2011 Messages 3,608 Likes 35 Points 48 Location 92804 Sep 29, 2016 #5 newe70 said: Any clue why it happened? Click to expand... Not clue, tjis morning was fine.. Jetsetter57 said: Is this a known occurrence? You shred a nem? Or is it red slime or something? Click to expand... Nope no nem.. If I knew what caused it would be great, frustrating not knowing the cause..
newe70 said: Any clue why it happened? Click to expand... Not clue, tjis morning was fine.. Jetsetter57 said: Is this a known occurrence? You shred a nem? Or is it red slime or something? Click to expand... Nope no nem.. If I knew what caused it would be great, frustrating not knowing the cause..
N newtothis Member Sep 29, 2016 #6 Joined Dec 1, 2011 Messages 3,608 Likes 35 Points 48 Location 92804 Sep 29, 2016 #6 Goober said: Sorry James. If I had an extra tank I'd come give it to you. Lmk if I can help any other way Click to expand... Might need you to hold my fish my me.
Goober said: Sorry James. If I had an extra tank I'd come give it to you. Lmk if I can help any other way Click to expand... Might need you to hold my fish my me.
N newtothis Member Sep 29, 2016 #7 Joined Dec 1, 2011 Messages 3,608 Likes 35 Points 48 Location 92804 Sep 29, 2016 #7 When I was doing the WC, the water was red like Clay
J janiners305 Member Sep 29, 2016 #8 Joined Jul 17, 2013 Messages 3,446 Likes 24 Points 38 Location Glendora Sep 29, 2016 #8 Did you grind up some gfo in a reactor? Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk
N newtothis Member Sep 29, 2016 #9 Joined Dec 1, 2011 Messages 3,608 Likes 35 Points 48 Location 92804 Sep 29, 2016 #9 janiners305 said: Did you grind up some gfo in a reactor? Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Click to expand... It could be, but I still have the same amount in the reactor. Changed it out last week.
janiners305 said: Did you grind up some gfo in a reactor? Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Click to expand... It could be, but I still have the same amount in the reactor. Changed it out last week.
M magic_23 Member Sep 29, 2016 #10 Joined Sep 21, 2014 Messages 136 Likes 1 Points 18 Location san juan capistrano Sep 29, 2016 #10 Do u run gfo?
NVTE Member Sep 29, 2016 #11 Joined Jul 23, 2007 Messages 1,798 Likes 10 Points 38 Sep 29, 2016 #11 look like epoxy. did you use D&D epoxy? Check to see anything fall into it ( like lipstick, kid clay, epoxy) If you need me to hold the fish or corals for you. let me know bro James.
look like epoxy. did you use D&D epoxy? Check to see anything fall into it ( like lipstick, kid clay, epoxy) If you need me to hold the fish or corals for you. let me know bro James.
ericta000 Member 2020 Philanthropist Supporter Sep 29, 2016 #12 Joined Apr 16, 2012 Messages 2,097 Likes 137 Points 63 Location Arcadia Sep 29, 2016 #12 oh no, sorry to see that. If you need anything lmk
reefes pieces Premium Member Supporter Sep 29, 2016 #13 Joined Oct 5, 2011 Messages 4,834 Likes 87 Points 48 Location Placentia Sep 29, 2016 #13 That sucks bro. Corals are still open in the pic. Maybe a bacterial bloom.
F-Dawg 🐟 Sep 29, 2016 #14 Joined Dec 30, 2011 Messages 1,478 Likes 23 Points 38 Location IE Sep 29, 2016 #14 That happened in one day? Crazy...
Smite Premium Member Supporter 2020 POTM Sep 30, 2016 #15 Joined Jun 11, 2013 Messages 6,359 Likes 3,777 Points 83 Location Garden Grove Sep 30, 2016 #15 That's bizzare. Fish and coral look to be alright though?
lowbudget Premium Member Supporter Sep 30, 2016 #16 Joined Nov 26, 2007 Messages 22,203 Likes 88 Points 48 Location los angeles Sep 30, 2016 #16 need info on tank how long its been up did you use gfo before how much did you use more gfo than normal
need info on tank how long its been up did you use gfo before how much did you use more gfo than normal
Tangwich 2 2020 Philanthropist Sep 30, 2016 #17 Joined May 20, 2009 Messages 11,966 Likes 1,098 Points 63 Location Pasadena Sep 30, 2016 #17 sorry James. I have an extra tank if you need to transfer stuff while your tank clears up. lmk
N newtothis Member Sep 30, 2016 #18 Joined Dec 1, 2011 Messages 3,608 Likes 35 Points 48 Location 92804 Sep 30, 2016 #18 lowbudget said: need info on tank how long its been up did you use gfo before how much did you use more gfo than normal Click to expand... 1 yr. been using half a cup of gfo. just replaced it a week ago. Tangwich said: sorry James. I have an extra tank if you need to transfer stuff while your tank clears up. lmk Click to expand... thanks man. i did a lot of cleaning and WC last night. looks better this morning. Find out when i get home tonight
lowbudget said: need info on tank how long its been up did you use gfo before how much did you use more gfo than normal Click to expand... 1 yr. been using half a cup of gfo. just replaced it a week ago. Tangwich said: sorry James. I have an extra tank if you need to transfer stuff while your tank clears up. lmk Click to expand... thanks man. i did a lot of cleaning and WC last night. looks better this morning. Find out when i get home tonight
lowbudget Premium Member Supporter Sep 30, 2016 #19 Joined Nov 26, 2007 Messages 22,203 Likes 88 Points 48 Location los angeles Sep 30, 2016 #19 bacteria bloom or strip the po4 too fast if it clears up you might get brown stuff
N newtothis Member Sep 30, 2016 #20 Joined Dec 1, 2011 Messages 3,608 Likes 35 Points 48 Location 92804 Sep 30, 2016 #20 Smite said: That's bizzare. Fish and coral look to be alright though? Click to expand... yeah they look alright for now. Lucky, i did not pick up those sticks at your house and my collection from another reefer
Smite said: That's bizzare. Fish and coral look to be alright though? Click to expand... yeah they look alright for now. Lucky, i did not pick up those sticks at your house and my collection from another reefer