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SaltLife
12-02-2009, 11:31 AM
Hello - my name is Pat and I'm new to this site. Like seeing people that are in this hobby that live close to me (W. Milton). Looking to meet up with as many of you as I can, but I have 3 kids that keep me hopping more than the proverbial one-legged man.
I have a 110 Oceanic that I just started up (had a 75 gallon fish only for 20 year). I don't have any corals yet, but I'm hoping to change that soon with the help of you guys. :D My nitrates spiked when I switched tanks, so I am in the process of lowering them, almost there, but I'm also battling a bryopsis plumosa bloom. So, once my nitrates are gone (about 10 now) I will be looking for some frags if anybody has any they want to sel, or better yet, give away.
marinelife
12-02-2009, 12:44 PM
Welcome!!!! :Hi ya!:

You will find many members here with frags, plus we give away several during out meetings.
jeremyreef
12-02-2009, 12:54 PM
hello and welcome. i have some corals i can frag when your ready. what are you looking for sps lps or softies? but a fair warning corals are addictive
Aquatic Specialists
12-02-2009, 12:56 PM
Hello and welcome to Salt Geeks! It's great to have new memebes!
TechGuy40
12-02-2009, 01:00 PM
Welcome to the site! Always glad to see new members! As for the kids, I have four so I know what you mean.

I seen your thread on that other forum, did you read the info in the link? I am working on killing my Bryopsis now. Just make sure if you try anything, becarefull, and pull out as much as you can before you try to kill it.

I may have a frag or two for you.

In the mean time, here are a few threads to check out!!

http://www.saltgeeks.com/forums/showthread.php?470-December-raffle&p=3223#post3223

http://www.saltgeeks.com/forums/showthread.php?482-December-Meeting
jeremyreef
12-02-2009, 01:02 PM
oh yeah we like pics so if you have any please post them :)
SaltLife
12-02-2009, 02:43 PM
thanks for the replies, i'll look you guys up for the offers when i think i'm ready.
i'm putting the magnesium in, but i'm not sure if it is working, i don't have a magnesium meter to tell what my level is, and that is dangerous. i don't have anything but some fish in it now, so no corals will be harmed. it's really 1 big chunk of rock that has the stuff, i mean, it's all over thetop of the tank, but this 1 piece may get a good bath in some hot water. there is nothing else on the rock, it was a piece of dry i just added when i set it up last month.
SaltLife
12-02-2009, 02:44 PM
jeremyreef - at this point, i'm looking for anything. i'm sure that helps.
TechGuy40
12-02-2009, 02:52 PM
thanks for the replies, i'll look you guys up for the offers when i think i'm ready.
i'm putting the magnesium in, but i'm not sure if it is working, i don't have a magnesium meter to tell what my level is, and that is dangerous. i don't have anything but some fish in it now, so no corals will be harmed. it's really 1 big chunk of rock that has the stuff, i mean, it's all over thetop of the tank, but this 1 piece may get a good bath in some hot water. there is nothing else on the rock, it was a piece of dry i just added when i set it up last month.

Sadly I doubt that will kill it. You NEED to test if your going to do this. Keep an eye on your calcium, PH, Alk, and Mag. Do some serious reading on Reef chemistry, and the balance of the formentioned tests you need to do.

If I were you. I would wait until the tank cycles, and nitrates are undetectable. Then pull out as much as you can. If its still an issue then dose Epsom salt. If you don't wait, and you don't remove it, you are just fueling the next round of algae growth.
marinelife
12-02-2009, 03:13 PM
Higher ALK and no Light works for many!!
Some have had luck with Rabbitfish eating it but they never helped me.
SaltLife
12-02-2009, 03:51 PM
i don't recall seeing something about using ebsom salts, what and how?
TechGuy40
12-02-2009, 03:59 PM
What are you adding now? If you read all 40+ pages, the general conclusion was Sulphate Ions and Magnesium doing it. So either Tech M, or Epsom Salt.
SaltLife
12-02-2009, 04:05 PM
i can't say i read ALL 40+ pages, but i will go back and check it out. thanks
TechGuy40
12-02-2009, 04:16 PM
Yeah I was slow at work that day lol.
SaltLife
12-02-2009, 04:22 PM
haha, i guess, do you have a cliffnotes version?
TechGuy40
12-02-2009, 04:56 PM
Yes, stuck in my head!

Tech M works, but has other stuff in it, in trace amounts. Copper was one of them. With a normal dose its fine, but for me I needed to add 164oz, I can only imagine how much copper I am adding.

The Epsom salt you get at Wal-Mart is 100%, and its cheap. Like $1lb or so. I needed about 6lbs of epsom salt.

So check out: http://reef.diesyst.com/flashcalc/flashcalc.html

And get a kit!
chromiumlux
12-02-2009, 08:17 PM
Hello and welcome to the best most friendliest site in the dayton area.:welcome:
jeremyreef
12-02-2009, 08:38 PM
best most friendliest site in the dayton area.

+1 :grin:
TechGuy40
12-02-2009, 10:05 PM
+1 :grin:

Just +1? How about the least political site in the dayton area :P
jeremyreef
12-02-2009, 10:21 PM
Just +1? How about the least political site in the dayton area :P

+1 means i agree and back the statement :)
rayviv
12-08-2009, 12:37 PM
I want to take this opportunity to say :welcome2: It is good to have you here.

Sounds like you have same history as wife and I. about 15+ yrs with marine fish and just a yr with reef. And believe me it is a different ball game. While I have forgotten a lot about fish I,m learning about water and other stuff that I thought I knew.

Anyway; dont hesitate to ask any questions you might have and feel free to join in the different conversations that catch your attention.
Ray
( RayViv )