29 Gallon Nano Reef - Crazy Algae Problem

[JimmyR1rider]

That algae isnt too terribly bad but get a handle on it now- the phosban reactor is small enough you can fit it no prob is only maybe 3 inches around. Get better flow and lower your phosphates under control and youll be able to get it taken care of.

 

[MisterTickle]

I have store credit at a shitty LFS. I can pickup another powerhead ^^ Might just do that.

 

[JimmyR1rider]

Ever think about a vortech? could do your tank with 1 and they take up WAY less real estate in the tank

 

[MisterTickle]

200$ YIKES

I worry about expensive uber cool pumps when I get a 75 gallon

 

[JimmyR1rider]

OK should possibly consider the maxi jet 1200 with the sure-flo mod and sure grip mag then get a lot of flow and is relatively affordable

 

[MisterTickle]

What about

http://www.marinedepot.com/Maxi_Jet...de_Kit-Instant_Ocean-AS1147-FIPHFFUK-4-vi.htm

 

[JimmyR1rider]

link is no good

 

[MisterTickle]

http://www.marinedepot.com/Maxi_Jet...e_Kit-Instant_Ocean-AS1147-FIPHFFUK-2-vi.html

 

[JimmyR1rider]

Read the description of the add and my last post. BEAT YOU TO IT!!! LOL yeah those are good you get like 1600gph flow with the kit- gives you a bigger propellor and is a good powerhead as well as a nice strong mag that also makes it easy to take it out of the tank.

 

[MisterTickle]

Sure it ain't TOO much?

 

[JimmyR1rider]

Nah thats a good price thats a great powerhead for what you need or are you talkin too much flow? you can keep the original shaft and propellor and then when you get your 75 you can put the bigger one in.

 

[MisterTickle]

No I mean that much power, Could that be too much flow for a 29 gallon I was reading someone say that it was kicking up their sand and some people for 300 gallon tanks, this is a puny thing compared to that so i wanna know if its TOO much. Great price though.

 

[JimmyR1rider]

Could be- call the massaswimma tomorra<-- ok jokes over lol

 

[tomtoothdoc]

i think the moded maxijet will be a bit much for the tank(30x12x18???)....the koralia 2 may be a better choice... the sale is over but just to give you an idea

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/ocean-gallery-ii/74908-ocean-gallery-red-tag-sale.html

or this for a k3 from a sale thread...only 25 bucks almost new...

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/sale-trade/76126-euro-reef-skimmer-koralia-3s-sale.html

 

[JimmyR1rider]

there ya go once you have vortechs you kinda lose sight of powerheads- well me at least i can just turn mine down

 

[MisterTickle]

Well I want to call Russ and ask about the Vortech's first. Thanks for the links Tom.

 

[tomtoothdoc]

Well I want to call Russ and ask about the Vortech's first. Thanks for the links Tom.

oh if you want to spend a bit more....go for the mp10, it's perfect for your tank. i have one in a 55...one word...awesome.
but if you're thinking about upgrading in the future, you may want to bite the bullet and get an mp40...it's adjustable so it'll work for you now and when you get a bigger tank you can still use it.:wink1:

 

[MisterTickle]

Gotta see what my options are man, I'm upgrading cause I'm moving this summer so I don't wanna go too crazy on equipment atm.

FYI, I added 25 snails guys and there doing an alright jobs, Alot of them are "shy" during the first few days so some aren't moving much yet but some are doing good, One of em eat a bunch of hair algae sitting on my heater and the tank looks a bit better but I still gotta control the source or it'll just come back.

Edit:

Spoke to Rus at Saltwater Critters he recommended I got rid of the canister filter and just let the Protein Skimmer and Live Rock handle the filtration also said it would be a good idea to take Jimmy up on his offer for the Phosban and Carbon reactors together.

 

[JimmyR1rider]

Theyre sitting her with metro cards- just let me know what bus route passes your place and I'll shoo them on like a parent watching their kids going away to college! LOL

 

[MisterTickle]

Your pretty far out man, I don't wanna make you waste your time coming all the way here.