When should I get a protein skimmer? - Page 2

AnimalGuru · 03/09/2011, 08:10 AM

I had 2 Emp 400s on my freshwater but changed to the aquaclears because they had mor media and higher flow rate, what is it that people like about the emps? The tank is the 6ft and it has two lids. I bought a large carpet anen when i bought the fish and after 2 days of hidding in the corner the clown has moved in!! It is amaizing to watch him (her) rub all over it without getting stuck. I also have a green bubble tip anen and he cant seem to find a spot to get comfy he is in a totaly different spot every day any sugg? I have seen a couple of red flatworms ang i saw the grossest sp? thing EWWWW a long prob 4 or 5 in long centipede looking worm i think a brissle worm, i know not to touch them but whatdo i doo to get rid of the worms? I dont even want to put my hand in the tank YUCK

I guess when you get rock and sand from someone elses tank you get all sorts of stuff

JoeRonda · 03/09/2011, 11:37 AM

That's all GOOD stuff. Bristleworms are both good and bad, some say more good. They turn over the sand (the one's that aren't in rock) and they eat excess food, fish waste, etc. And don't be afraid to get in there and rearrange rockwork if you need to. The bristleworms will retract into the holes of the rock before they touch you. Remember, they're more afraid of you than you are of them. Even if you do touch one ( I have ) they leave little "splinter" type invisible stickers in you only if you have soft skin. Otherwise you just wash your hands and it is gone.

03/09/2011, 08:10 AM	#26
AnimalGuru Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lexington, Tn Posts: 17	I had 2 Emp 400s on my freshwater but changed to the aquaclears because they had mor media and higher flow rate, what is it that people like about the emps? The tank is the 6ft and it has two lids. I bought a large carpet anen when i bought the fish and after 2 days of hidding in the corner the clown has moved in!! It is amaizing to watch him (her) rub all over it without getting stuck. I also have a green bubble tip anen and he cant seem to find a spot to get comfy he is in a totaly different spot every day any sugg? I have seen a couple of red flatworms ang i saw the grossest sp? thing EWWWW a long prob 4 or 5 in long centipede looking worm i think a brissle worm, i know not to touch them but whatdo i doo to get rid of the worms? I dont even want to put my hand in the tank YUCK I guess when you get rock and sand from someone elses tank you get all sorts of stuff __________________ If you have enough energy to do the wrong thing, you have enough energy to do the right thing! (Horse wisdom) Current Tank Info: 125 gal saltwater tank ,2 Aquaclear 110 ,2 175w 10k metal halides

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03/09/2011, 11:37 AM	#27
JoeRonda Made in the U.S.A. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington,PA Posts: 694	That's all GOOD stuff. Bristleworms are both good and bad, some say more good. They turn over the sand (the one's that aren't in rock) and they eat excess food, fish waste, etc. And don't be afraid to get in there and rearrange rockwork if you need to. The bristleworms will retract into the holes of the rock before they touch you. Remember, they're more afraid of you than you are of them. Even if you do touch one ( I have ) they leave little "splinter" type invisible stickers in you only if you have soft skin. Otherwise you just wash your hands and it is gone.