Reef questions...

kpharm6 · 07/24/2006, 11:11 PM

hi...

we've got a couple of questions...

we are getting a lot of salt creep around some of our tank's plumbing...currently we have been using the aquarium glue to maintain the binding, but are frustrated by the excessive creep...is there another product that works better? any suggestions would be appreciated...

also, does anyone have any advice regarding a good site to purchase a larger cleaner crew from?

thanks!

kelly

sir_dudeguy · 07/24/2006, 11:15 PM

salt creep is pretty normal i think...i dont really get much of it myself, but i hear that the more splashing (or water rising up and donw from like an overflow) you have, then you'll get more salt creep.

Marinemom · 07/24/2006, 11:27 PM

If you are running an air wand(popular for fresh water tanks), this can and does cause excessive salt creep. This type of wand is not necessary in a saltwater setup. Just a thought.

Marinemom

Mrs.kbmdale · 07/24/2006, 11:34 PM

I agree, salt creep is a normal, but irritating thing. I get it REAL bad under the tank with the open sump/fuge and rock chamber. It covers plumbing, cords, runs down the sides of the tank, pools around the bottom of the tank, Im sloppy sometimes. Every couple of days I just take my hand, scoop or scrape it off and dump it back in the tank. No big deal, I don't honestly think there is a way to get rid of it.

Good Luck and Happy Reefing,
Brianna

demonboy279 · 07/24/2006, 11:44 PM

check out tampa bay saltwater for the cleanup crew. look at their site its either www.tampabaysaltwater.com or www.tbs.com i dont remember which and im on dialup do i cant check to see. slow connection

but its one or the other. look at their site you might like it. they got a good selection and ive heard good about them.

sir_dudeguy · 07/25/2006, 12:05 AM

yea forgot to add that bit abuot not sposed to use bubblers

wds21921 · 07/25/2006, 08:09 PM

Use good judgement on clean-up crews. Most of the packages I've seen listed are way above what's necessary.

I've not had much luck with hermits and snails mixed either but some have. I prefer snails over crabs anyday but that's my choice. I got tired of seeing empty snail shells all over my tank.

07/24/2006, 11:11 PM	#1
kpharm6 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Medfield Posts: 8	Reef questions... hi... we've got a couple of questions... we are getting a lot of salt creep around some of our tank's plumbing...currently we have been using the aquarium glue to maintain the binding, but are frustrated by the excessive creep...is there another product that works better? any suggestions would be appreciated... also, does anyone have any advice regarding a good site to purchase a larger cleaner crew from? thanks! kelly

07/24/2006, 11:15 PM	#2
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	salt creep is pretty normal i think...i dont really get much of it myself, but i hear that the more splashing (or water rising up and donw from like an overflow) you have, then you'll get more salt creep. __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

07/24/2006, 11:34 PM	#4
Mrs.kbmdale Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pulaski, Tn Posts: 808	I agree, salt creep is a normal, but irritating thing. I get it REAL bad under the tank with the open sump/fuge and rock chamber. It covers plumbing, cords, runs down the sides of the tank, pools around the bottom of the tank, Im sloppy sometimes. Every couple of days I just take my hand, scoop or scrape it off and dump it back in the tank. No big deal, I don't honestly think there is a way to get rid of it. Good Luck and Happy Reefing, Brianna __________________ Happpy Reefing (: Brianna :) Live, Love & Laugh like there's no tomorrow, otherwise, you miss today!

07/24/2006, 11:44 PM	#5
demonboy279 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Huntington, West Virginia Posts: 461	check out tampa bay saltwater for the cleanup crew. look at their site its either www.tampabaysaltwater.com or www.tbs.com i dont remember which and im on dialup do i cant check to see. slow connection but its one or the other. look at their site you might like it. they got a good selection and ive heard good about them. __________________ Chuck click my little red house to check out my 3 different picture threads. pictures of our members tanks divided by size. they are beautiful so check em out and share yours. :) Current Tank Info: 75g soon to be reef

07/25/2006, 12:05 AM	#6
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	yea forgot to add that bit abuot not sposed to use bubblers __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

07/24/2006, 11:27 PM	#3
Marinemom Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 534	If you are running an air wand(popular for fresh water tanks), this can and does cause excessive salt creep. This type of wand is not necessary in a saltwater setup. Just a thought. Marinemom

07/25/2006, 08:09 PM	#7
wds21921 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 1,442	Use good judgement on clean-up crews. Most of the packages I've seen listed are way above what's necessary. I've not had much luck with hermits and snails mixed either but some have. I prefer snails over crabs anyday but that's my choice. I got tired of seeing empty snail shells all over my tank.