Chronicles of Allan's Tank (AT)

[kkiel02]

Algae Scrubber. It grows the algae on screens. Then you scrape those weekly. Plus you just use your drain line so you dont need a pump. Plus pods love the algae screens.

I can definatley tell mine is working well as my skimmer isn't pulling anything out this week. Last week I had about an inch of skimmate by now.

[allan]

Allan either you clean the sides of your tank or I will clean the sides of your tank. What's it going to be?

LMBO, karin that's so funny. I don't look through those side panes so I've not been interested in cleaning it. That and on the right side I have some pink GSP (PSP?) growing up on the glass, I'm hoping that it takes the entire pane.

I thought about putting in an algae scrubber a couple of years ago after talking to Ping, but never got around to it. If I had to redesign my system setup I would probably build it into the design... but right now I'm waiting for the call that you want me to have your tank so I can upgrade

[cbianco]

Your tank is looking really mature!

I counted 5 power heads in there, have you considered upgrading to a vortech?

Christopher

[allan]

Oh brother have I.

That large disk coral on the left... that's resting on a MP2600... and there's another MP2600 on the bottom behind all that rock to keep the crevices clear. So seven power heads. Four of them (Hydor 1400) are on a sea max wave maker thing. No waves, but there is a little random flow because of it.

[Europhyllia]

clean glass surfaces are not just about looks. Since they are no longer reflective when they are encrusted you are also cutting back on the available light in the tank

[allan]

Yeah, but that's only a concern if I wanted maximum growth. I can't get rid of the overgrowth that I do have. No need in making it more difficult.

I used to have a quote "I'm not lazy, I just don't like doing things", I no longer use it but man do i still live by them words.

[BSJF]

The coraline also sucks up your calcium. But if you scrape it off you may start a cycle from the waste, so that's a good reason to continue being lazy. Lol.

[FireWater]

Yeah, but that's only a concern if I wanted maximum growth. I can't get rid of the overgrowth that I do have. No need in making it more difficult.

I used to have a quote "I'm not lazy, I just don't like doing things", I no longer use it but man do i still live by them words.

Check out my new signature Allan. I have always looked up to you - literally and figuratively

[allan]

lol John, that's funny. Someone else quuoted me awhile back. Something like "If you live in a trailer and someone bumps into your house water will spill" or something.