????? What is this???

[fishmom]

Is this just some massive coralline growth? Or have I deluded myself and actually witnessing some sort of disaster. Originally I thought it was 'pretty'--now kind of irritated and fearing it is gonna 'gum up' my skimmer and everything else....any thoughts?

P.S. Just learning the new camera.....:^:

 

[marcah]

it is coraline growth which is a good thing. the more coraline the less nuisance algae.
It will cover everything over time and will need scraping from glass where you dont want it.. I used it for a background on my tank, rest I scrape off.. It may foul your powerheads over time but if it does soak it in a diluted vinegar solution then just clean it off..:D

 

[Smitty]

Coralline gone wild...you can either use a razor blade or old credit card to remove it. If it starts to overwhelm your pumps and other equipment, a vinegar and waste solution soak will loosen it up nicely. Nothing really disastrous thou.

 

[Smitty]

Hahaha....ninja'd. :)

 

[fishmom]

Whew--thanks! :bowdown: This tank has been going for about a year now. Had the original "tank disaster" after moving it. Shut the whole thing down, started over. Got the RO filter installed....ditched the canister filter and placed a fine skimmer.... and then BAM--Life happened. Had so much sickness, death in the family. Newly adopted grandbaby ..etc. The 'poor' tank was just ignored. We occasionally did a water change and added one fish...he died.
A friend had some tank "issues" and we adopted a clown and damsel with the understanding we had no idea if the tank was stable enough. Lo and behold they not only survived, they thrived for over 6 months (until the clown just disappeared 4 days ago)...damsel still happily swimming around.....
Was on the verge of just taking it down and selling it off in pieces....but I just love the rocks and life in there.
I am encouraged to know this is coralline--sign of something "right" .

Thanks again...I have a bit of scraping to do......might get me a fish this weekend!:bounce:

P.S. Just did a chemistry check...everything is good except the amonia is faintly showing..less than 0.25--but not really "0"........maybe I will just scrape and look for a fishy later....

 

[marcah]

coraline is a good sign of things going in the right direction .. :D
which is why as is mentioned here alot that you should wait at least a year as the tank matures for nems and things like that..

 

[little_fish]

+1 Everyone

The damsel might also be responsible for the death of the clown. They are evil like that

 

[fishmom]

+1 Everyone

The damsel might also be responsible for the death of the clown. They are evil like that

Really??? The clown semed to be the 'bully' of the two......

 

[marcah]

they are of the same family so between those two you may not know.. but the damsel will get worse as they get older and new fish are brought in..

 

[Mandarin66]

Is this just some massive coralline growth? Or have I deluded myself and actually witnessing some sort of disaster. Originally I thought it was 'pretty'--now kind of irritated and fearing it is gonna 'gum up' my skimmer and everything else....any thoughts?

P.S. Just learning the new camera.....:^:

It coraline

 

[jcegt87]

it is true what they say in concerns of coralline , people who want it cant get it, people who have it dont want it lol

 

[fishmom]

it is true what they say in concerns of coralline , people who want it cant get it, people who have it dont want it lol

Oh--i really do want it....just considering our crappy bad luck/lack of experience combined with pure neglect of the tank I felt sure it could not possibly be anything 'good'....:D