00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[Imrahilwjz]

Whats the general thought about a refugium and skimmer as opposed to filter socks and skimmer? And only use filter socks when stirring stuff up then remove when water clears up?

I run one big filter sock part time. It's pretty much clogged after a week. My bioload is still pretty light.
When I have enough dirty ones my wonderful wife runs them through the washing machine. I run a skimmer and have a little chaeto in the sump. I also have a DIY algae scrubber. Between it and rabbitfish my bubble algae invasion seems to be receding. I plan to add a 90 gallon refugium/species tank, but don't plan to grow much algae in it. It will principally be a home for a white spotted hermit crab, and a refuge for a population of pods.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Good night amazing people! Go do amazing things tomorrow!

 

[Imrahilwjz]

Good night all. Although I have 3.5 hours of work left. However next week I start a new manager position on day shift.

 

[00W]

Just curious, why are you anti bleaching? If I were to spak it afterwards and rinse thoroughly then let it dry out really good wouldnt it get rid of all the bleach?

Many bleach.
Many have great success with it.
Bleach, leave it in the sun.
That works just fine.
I've also seen it go the opposite way and have the bleach not fully be eradicated.
You're my friend and family and I just want things to be perfect.
I favor as natural as possible.
Not a lot of bleach in the ocean....

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

I run one big filter sock part time. It's pretty much clogged after a week. My bioload is still pretty light
When I have enough dirty ones my wonderful wife runs them through the washing machine. I run a skimmer and have a little chaeto in the sump. I also have a DIY algae scrubber. Between it and rabbitfish my bubble algae invasion seems to be receding. I plan to add a 90 gallon refugium/species tank, but don't plan to grow much algae in it. It will principally be a home for a white spotted hermit crab, and a refuge for a population of pods.

I'm gonna start relying on filter socks a lot less and focus on mostly my skimmer till it can't keep up, and I've that happens i think I'll add a refugium? I also might just add the refugium right off the bat lol undecided. Chaeto is easy enough to get

 

[00W]

Good night amazing people! Go do amazing things tomorrow!

Night Walker!

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Many bleach.
Many have great success with it.
Bleach, leave it in the sun.
That works just fine.
I've also seen it go the opposite way and have the bleach not fully be eradicated.
You're my friend and family and I just want things to be perfect.
I favor as natural as possible.
Not a lot of bleach in the ocean....

If i did bleach it, I would soak it in rodi, probably let it dry out, then cure it in fresh saltwater before i add it to my tank, but I also don't know, I have a big bucket outside in might just bring in and soak some in it for awhile!

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Bed time for me too. Night guys!

 

[00W]

Bed time for me too. Night guys!

Night Mike!

 

[00W]

If i did bleach it, I would soak it in rodi, probably let it dry out, then cure it in fresh saltwater before i add it to my tank, but I also don't know, I have a big bucket outside in might just bring in and soak some in it for awhile!

Sounds good!
My post is only in your best interest looking out no more.
Getting the free rock is awesome!

 

[kingranch2003]

Good night amazing people! Go do amazing things tomorrow!

Good night my friend

 

[kingranch2003]

Bed time for me too. Night guys!

Goodnight Mike. Go be a dinosaur before it's too late.

 

[00W]

Good morning @Remi and @John Doe!

 

[00W]

Good night Smorgs!
See y'all in the morning!

 

[luis angel]

I'm gonna start relying on filter socks a lot less and focus on mostly my skimmer till it can't keep up, and I've that happens i think I'll add a refugium? I also might just add the refugium right off the bat lol undecided. Chaeto is easy enough to get

I don't understand, don't you use the filter socks and the skimmer at the same time?

 

[luis angel]

Good night all. Although I have 3.5 hours of work left. However next week I start a new manager position on day shift.

Congratulations on the promotion!!

 

[kingranch2003]

Good night Smorgs!
See y'all in the morning!

Goodnight, good buddy.

 

[kingranch2003]

Goodnight everyone. Don't forget how dang cool and creative you all are.

 

[kingranch2003]

I gotta order some cuc anyway so might as well try them lol

I wish I could give you some stomatella snails. I saw one about when my tank was about 3 months old, now I'll see probably 30 to 40 when the lights go out. I guess the phrase, "breed like a stomatella", doesn't sound as cute as rabbits.

 

[kingranch2003]

My tang, my leopard wrasse and my fox face are almost always together. Do you guys have any fish that seem to buddy up with others?

My fairy wrasse and tailspot blenny are best friends. The huddle up together and swim the tank. I've been trying to catch that on camera forever, it's crazy to see.