Minor Information Overload

rich_one · 11/04/2016, 07:19 AM

LOL... as the title suggests, I've been reading on a couple of things, and have questions to sort out a very minor info overload case for myself.

As I've noted in a couple of other threads, I've inherited a 75 gallon fowlr. I inherited a hair algae problem with it. Currently, I have chaeto in the fuge, with the light on it mostly non-stop. That said, the chaeto doesn't seem to be outcompeting it the hair algae (though, the hair algae looks a lot like the chaeto... if I didn't know better, well, actually I don't... I'd swear they were the same thing). I posted a thread asking about GFO reactor, and was pointed to a product that looks perfect. Accept now...

I am wondering what the impact will be on the CUC. More specifically, as I've been researching potential tankmates, I have become somewhat infatuated with the tuxedo urchin, and I am now wondering, if I add one AND the GFO reactor, will I put the urchin at a disadvantage by eliminating one of it's primary sources of food... algae? What do you all think? Should I do an either/or here, or should the urchin be able to find enough food, even with the reactor running Phosban in it or something? I'd prefer, at least for now, to not have to do a lot of target feeding if I can avoid it. Thanks in advance for opinions and insight.

-Rich

ericarenee · 11/04/2016, 08:29 AM

have you tested the water

and when you sat inherited was this tank torn down and moved

so image of the tank and its equipment would help also test results and maintenance schedule.

Jscwerve · 11/04/2016, 08:34 AM

I would think the tuxedo would be fine. I've got one and a longspined and until recently had minimal algae (changed lights, now I have a cyano outbreak YEAH!).

If you like the look of coralline algae though, I'd stay away from the urchins. They eat every bit of it they can.

The tuxedo is quite a character. Make sure you don't mind things getting rearranged every once in a while. Mine has two clumps of pulsing xenia on it that it has had for months.

rich_one · 11/04/2016, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jscwerve

I would think the tuxedo would be fine. I've got one and a longspined and until recently had minimal algae (changed lights, now I have a cyano outbreak YEAH!).

If you like the look of coralline algae though, I'd stay away from the urchins. They eat every bit of it they can.

The tuxedo is quite a character. Make sure you don't mind things getting rearranged every once in a while. Mine has two clumps of pulsing xenia on it that it has had for months.

Gotcha, thanks. I'm fairly indifferent about coralline algae, so I can live with it or without it. As far as moving things, that's my other concern. I'm scared they'll somehow make a large rock tumble and break the tank. smh... LOL

-Rich

Jscwerve · 11/04/2016, 10:09 AM

They aren't going to move a large rock. Frag plug, shells, the occasional hermit crab, yes. Rocks bigger than a frag plug, no.

I would post some pictures up, but Photobucket has been down for hours.

rich_one · 11/04/2016, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jscwerve

They aren't going to move a large rock. Frag plug, shells, the occasional hermit crab, yes. Rocks bigger than a frag plug, no.

I would post some pictures up, but Photobucket has been down for hours.

Good to know, thanks! The tank hasn't been up at my house for a full week yet, so not running out to grab tankmates already. Just curious about various possible creatures right now. It'll be several weeks out before I add anything so I can make sure things are stable.

Appreciate the info!

-Rich

rich_one · 11/04/2016, 10:13 AM

I should mention the fish that came with the setup are:

3 green chromis
1 pajama cardinal
1 purple dottyback
1 firefish

A few hermits and snails, and a peppermint shrimp I found in the sump after setting everything back up! LOL...

-Rich

11/04/2016, 07:19 AM	#1
rich_one Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern MD Posts: 165	Minor Information Overload LOL... as the title suggests, I've been reading on a couple of things, and have questions to sort out a very minor info overload case for myself. As I've noted in a couple of other threads, I've inherited a 75 gallon fowlr. I inherited a hair algae problem with it. Currently, I have chaeto in the fuge, with the light on it mostly non-stop. That said, the chaeto doesn't seem to be outcompeting it the hair algae (though, the hair algae looks a lot like the chaeto... if I didn't know better, well, actually I don't... I'd swear they were the same thing). I posted a thread asking about GFO reactor, and was pointed to a product that looks perfect. Accept now... I am wondering what the impact will be on the CUC. More specifically, as I've been researching potential tankmates, I have become somewhat infatuated with the tuxedo urchin, and I am now wondering, if I add one AND the GFO reactor, will I put the urchin at a disadvantage by eliminating one of it's primary sources of food... algae? What do you all think? Should I do an either/or here, or should the urchin be able to find enough food, even with the reactor running Phosban in it or something? I'd prefer, at least for now, to not have to do a lot of target feeding if I can avoid it. Thanks in advance for opinions and insight. -Rich

11/04/2016, 08:29 AM	#2
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	have you tested the water and when you sat inherited was this tank torn down and moved so image of the tank and its equipment would help also test results and maintenance schedule. __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium

11/04/2016, 08:34 AM	#3
Jscwerve Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 309	I would think the tuxedo would be fine. I've got one and a longspined and until recently had minimal algae (changed lights, now I have a cyano outbreak YEAH!). If you like the look of coralline algae though, I'd stay away from the urchins. They eat every bit of it they can. The tuxedo is quite a character. Make sure you don't mind things getting rearranged every once in a while. Mine has two clumps of pulsing xenia on it that it has had for months.

11/04/2016, 10:09 AM	#5
Jscwerve Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 309	They aren't going to move a large rock. Frag plug, shells, the occasional hermit crab, yes. Rocks bigger than a frag plug, no. I would post some pictures up, but Photobucket has been down for hours.

11/04/2016, 10:13 AM	#7
rich_one Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern MD Posts: 165	I should mention the fish that came with the setup are: 3 green chromis 1 pajama cardinal 1 purple dottyback 1 firefish A few hermits and snails, and a peppermint shrimp I found in the sump after setting everything back up! LOL... -Rich