Upgrade Time (125 gal Freshwater to Saltwater)

[Bdonaldson]

Will this one work?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/181939280671

 

[Sniperhank]

In general, they are all junk. You should talk to GregCoyote. I think he got one a year ago maybe?

 

[Bdonaldson]

Ok thanks Sniper.

 

[Bdonaldson]

After talking with Greg I decided not to go with a laser to get rid of the the aptasia. I think I'm going with the Manjano wand that Greg recommended.

 

[Sniperhank]

He's a smart cookie, for sure.

 

[Dary421]

I've Got the wand the laser and the aptasia x ,... I like the x cuz it seems to do the job best for me

 

[Bdonaldson]

I think I have some of the x but just haven't tried it yet.

 

[Dary421]

The laser was fun to use and would burn a hole thru paper at 3 feet and would burn your name on a cutting board ,it managed to work on the aquarium pest but you had to be steady and watch that the fish kept their distance , the wand works good but you gotta sizzle all of it or it'll seem to come back , the wand was a little cumbersome for me cuz it was hard to get into some tight areas ,..overall I think they prob all have their place but day in and day out I'd opt for the x at least for me , and yes re. Greg ,he is a smart cookie for sure

 

[Bdonaldson]

Thanks Dary I think I will try the x that I already have before looking into another solution. I may give it a go tonight in my 29 gallon. I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

[Bdonaldson]

Tried the aptasia x on a few of the majanos and it does work. I have a lot more to do.

 

[Sniperhank]

How are you using it? You need to get it in their mouth. When I've used it I also slathered the stuff on top of where it pulls into the rock.

 

[Bdonaldson]

I did exacty what you did sniper. Can you take the rock out of the tank and use it on the aptasia?

 

[Sniperhank]

If you are going to take the rock out, you might as well take a different and cheaper approach. I would either use super glue gel, a kalk paste, or even some coral 'putty' stuff to cover up the hole it resides in.

 

[Bdonaldson]

The skimmate I am getting out if the skimmer is a dark green. Yuck! Is this a good sign?

 

[Bdonaldson]

Forgot to attach the picture.

 

[54seaweed]

mines just as dark and rotten egg smelly
if your going to take out the rock try the butane torch approach it never fails

 

[Bdonaldson]

This skimmate is from my 125 which is still in the cycling stage.

The aptasia issue is in my 29 gallon tank.

 

[Bdonaldson]

I changed the rodi catridges today and upgraded the system from a 4 stage to a 5 stage system. I also added a float valve to my container and a pressure valve to my sysrem so it will shut off automatically if I forget to turn the system off.

 

[Autumnsky]

I changed the rodi catridges today and upgraded the system from a 4 stage to a 5 stage system. I also added a float valve to my container and a pressure valve to my sysrem so it will shut off automatically if I forget to turn the system off.

That is exciting! (you know you are an aquarium nerd if you think that)
Best thinking with the auto shut off.

 

[Bdonaldson]

Thank you Autumn.