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mrhasan · #**101** 04-05-2013, 04:29 PM

Worst part of the hobby

Added sand and started running everything (put in some LR too) so that the water gets cleared up within today since I plan for the big day tomorrow

ckmullin · #**102** 04-05-2013, 04:45 PM

A little trick I use when I add substrate which can result in the picture above is use a HOB filter for a couple days. Around the filter media fold over a paper towel and every 30 min - 1 hr change the paper towel out. Works like a charm and been doing it for years. I'd rather get the small fines out of the tank than just let it settle.

FishyFishy! · #**103** 04-05-2013, 06:51 PM

^^ Yup an Aquaclear with some fine filter media takes care of that pretty quick. Then you don't have residual crap left in your tank somewhere (skimmer, socks, sand etc.)

Proteus · #**104** 04-05-2013, 06:58 PM

Same but diff I just put floss over bubble trap

mrhasan · #**105** 04-05-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Titus99

Same but diff I just put floss over bubble trap

Kinda the thing I did but with sponge. Since my tank is eurobraced, I can't hang any filter so decided to put some sponges between the bubble traps.

I don't think its mainly because of the sand because last night when I went to bed after mixing the salt, the water was kinda clear but then after waking up in the morning, it was all cloudy. Probably because the temperature went above 80 or something.

kien · #**106** 04-05-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mrhasan

Worst part of the hobby

actually no, this would not be the worst part of the hobby :-) Just a minor inconvenience compared to many many other worser events that can occur.

edit: specifically an addiction to the Canreefs. (or is that just me?)

Proteus · #**107** 04-05-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kien

actually no, this would not be the worst part of the hobby :-) Just a minor inconvenience compared to many many other worser events that can occur.

Are you referring to your addiction to canreef

kien · #**108** 04-05-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Titus99

Are you referring to your addiction to canreef

Yes.. Sorry, was that not clear in my original post?

Proteus · #**109** 04-05-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kien

Yes.. Sorry, was that not clear in my original post?

If I was as smart as some of you guys I wouldn't need Canreef but since I am not smrt you and others alike need to stay on here for 24/7 advise

riceboy · #**110** 04-05-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kien

actually no, this would not be the worst part of the hobby :-) Just a minor inconvenience compared to many many other worser events that can occur.

edit: specifically an addiction to the Canreefs. (or is that just me?)

So true, 2 major crashes that the worst part of the hobby, but restarting is kinda fun in getting you to care for your tank again lol