Nori Sheets

tawolcott · 11/22/2009, 01:33 PM

Do these, if left on the clip for extended periods of time, produce ammonia? I left a clip in the tank for a few days.. when I took it out.. it smelled awful. During my water testing I also noticed a .25 ammonia reading as well. It was back at 0 the next morning when I tested. Nothing is 'missing' livestock-wise.

Just wasn't sure if plant based decay emitted ammonia as well

rgentry123 · 11/22/2009, 02:54 PM

my clip smells like that everytime i take it out of the tank. i tihnk it's just the way the nori smells after it's been in the tank for a while. i've never had any ill effect from leaving my clip in the tank with nori still in it and ive been doing it for a while

khaosinc · 11/22/2009, 03:24 PM

in a smaller new tank there *might* be an issue but in a larger or mature tank I wouldn't worry about it too much.

it does stink though.

jherrin215 · 11/22/2009, 03:37 PM

I've never had to worry about leaving them in there too long, my Vlamenji tears them up as soon as they hit the water. It's ridiculous! And he eats pellet and frozen too!!

strout · 11/22/2009, 03:41 PM

I just stopped using the clip. I just put about 1/3 of a sheet in the water and the fish do the rest.

luther1200 · 11/22/2009, 03:52 PM

Yes, anything organic left in the tank long enough to break down will turn to ammonia. I can't really say if that's what happend to you, but it could be.

mtothet · 11/22/2009, 03:53 PM

I usually take mine out after 24 hours and replace it if anything is left just incase.

RoastReef · 11/22/2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strout

I just stopped using the clip. I just put about 1/3 of a sheet in the water and the fish do the rest.

+1. With five tangs and a foxface it's gone in no time. Even when I used a clip they just ripped it off anyway. And no, I don't think leaving it in the tank that long is a big deal.

11/22/2009, 01:33 PM	#1
tawolcott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 119	Nori Sheets Do these, if left on the clip for extended periods of time, produce ammonia? I left a clip in the tank for a few days.. when I took it out.. it smelled awful. During my water testing I also noticed a .25 ammonia reading as well. It was back at 0 the next morning when I tested. Nothing is 'missing' livestock-wise. Just wasn't sure if plant based decay emitted ammonia as well

11/22/2009, 02:54 PM	#2
rgentry123 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: fredericksburg, VA Posts: 975	my clip smells like that everytime i take it out of the tank. i tihnk it's just the way the nori smells after it's been in the tank for a while. i've never had any ill effect from leaving my clip in the tank with nori still in it and ive been doing it for a while __________________ there is going to be an episode of intervention based on me soon if someone doesnt come up with a 12 step program for this hobby soon. And i have RC members to thank for enabling me.

11/22/2009, 03:24 PM	#3
khaosinc The cyborg reefer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 2,345	in a smaller new tank there might be an issue but in a larger or mature tank I wouldn't worry about it too much. it does stink though. __________________ Disclaimer: I have not yet figured out how to install a breathalizer on my computer. Current Tank Info: It's all torn down... someday I might rebuild.

11/22/2009, 03:52 PM	#6
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	Yes, anything organic left in the tank long enough to break down will turn to ammonia. I can't really say if that's what happend to you, but it could be. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

11/22/2009, 03:37 PM	#4
jherrin215 GO COLTS!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 854	I've never had to worry about leaving them in there too long, my Vlamenji tears them up as soon as they hit the water. It's ridiculous! And he eats pellet and frozen too!!

11/22/2009, 03:41 PM	#5
strout Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Biloxi Mississippi Posts: 767	I just stopped using the clip. I just put about 1/3 of a sheet in the water and the fish do the rest.

11/22/2009, 03:53 PM	#7
mtothet Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 56	I usually take mine out after 24 hours and replace it if anything is left just incase.