Major Catastrophe, Need Help

rs11ny · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 1

HI
Just had a major disaster with my reef tank. I was out of the country
for 7 weeks and the person that was supposed to take care of the tank
didn't.
When I returned home, the sump pumps had stopped and the tank was
loaded with red algae which also is covering all the live rock, quit
thick, about 100 pounds worth as well as the glass. All the coral died
as well as the few fish, crabs and snails I had in there. There are a
few small starfish around yet.
My question is, how can I get rid of the red algae on the rocks
without destroying any of the life in the rocks.I do want to set it up
again when I move in a few months.
Thanks

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Peter Pan · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 57

Red algae: If its slime, Chemi-Clean works over night, its reef safe too

Wayne Sallee · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 526

And then after you do that, you will need to do some
water changes, as the nutrient levels in the tank
are now very high. It will take a few months for
things to get back to normal, as the balance is now
messed up. But be patient, and you will be able to
rebuild.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne@WayneSallee.com

George Patterson wrote on 12/16/2007 8:25 PM:
> rs11ny@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> My question is, how can I get rid of the red algae on the rocks
>> without destroying any of the life in the rocks.I do want to set it up
>> again when I move in a few months.
>
> Set up a cannister filter; perhaps a hang-on model like the Hot Magnum.
> Just put a layer of filter floss in it. Then take a toothbrush to the
> rock. Get the algae circulating in the water, the filter removes it, you
> scrub some more, etc.. Mix up some water to refill the tank; you'll be
> emptying the filter out several times.
>
> George Patterson
> Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present.

Peter Pan · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 57

Wayne, in the OP he wrote that all of the Corals and fish are dead, so
why not just empty the tank and begin with fresh mix and start all over.
Why try and salvage it? or did I miss something?

George Patterson · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 241

rs11ny@gmail.com wrote:

> My question is, how can I get rid of the red algae on the rocks
> without destroying any of the life in the rocks.I do want to set it up
> again when I move in a few months.

Set up a cannister filter; perhaps a hang-on model like the Hot Magnum. Just put
a layer of filter floss in it. Then take a toothbrush to the rock. Get the algae
circulating in the water, the filter removes it, you scrub some more, etc.. Mix
up some water to refill the tank; you'll be emptying the filter out several times.

George Patterson
Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present.

Wayne Sallee · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 526

Because there's usually stuff still alive. But a
100% water change would be fine. Just make sure the
salinity is the same so as not to kill the starfish.
And let the new water age 24 hours before the 100%
water change.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne@WayneSallee.com

Peter Pan wrote on 12/16/2007 10:20 PM:
> Wayne, in the OP he wrote that all of the Corals and fish are dead, so
> why not just empty the tank and begin with fresh mix and start all over.
> Why try and salvage it? or did I miss something?

"Big Habeeb · Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 2

On Dec 17, 6:03 pm, Wayne Sallee wrote:
> Because there's usually stuff still alive. But a
> 100% water change would be fine. Just make sure the
> salinity is the same so as not to kill the starfish.
> And let the new water age 24 hours before the 100%
> water change.
>
> Wayne Sallee
> Wa...@WayneSallee.com
>
> Peter the Pecker Licker Pan wrote on 12/16/2007 10:20 PM:
>
>
>
> > Wayne, in the OP he wrote that all of the sperms and eggsare dead, so
> > why not just empty the pussy and begin with fresh douche and start all over.
> > Why try and salvage it? or did I miss something?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Mr. Clean or chlorox or Janitor in a Drum works great from what I hear
to clean up that nasty pussy and make it fresh as a summers
breeze...........

Tynk · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 200

On Dec 17, 2:28�pm, "Big Habeeb (a.k.a. Mitch)"
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Tynk · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 200

Idiot

Tynk · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 200

On Dec 18, 2:35�pm, Tynk Roy needs to go back to:
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Idiot Roy yet again...........

Tynk · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 200

On Dec 19, 7:52�am, Tynk Roy needs to go back to:
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Tynk · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 200

Grow a pair already Roy!
Stop hiding behind my screen name like a little girlie!!

Tynk · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 200

On Dec 20, 1:40�pm, Tynk Roy needs to go back to:
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Roy's still hiding behind Tynk's screen name like a pissy little
girl!!!

Tynk · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 200

Not a problem Roy.............Oh, and go back to: alt.support.boy-
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I'll just keep you busy by making you change back all your idiotic,
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That way others can have a nice Holiday season.

Tynk · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 200

Not a problem Roy.............Oh, and go back to: alt.support.boy-
lovers, alt.usenet.kooks

I'll just keep you busy by making you change back all your idiotic,
nonsensical ramblings..........
That way others can have a nice Holiday season.