Hey Derek, do you think that actinics need to be switched every 6 months??
I have read (and sort of always assumed) that actinics (specifically) can go
longer than that, because they are so limited in their spectrum. The theory
being that because they are not a full spectrum, and instead a very narrow
spectrum, they hold their true spectrum, and don't shift, much longer than
other bulbs. Personally, I would be more concerned about getting the MH out
of their right now than the actinics.
Also, I think the theory that he had of one algae thriving off the nutrients
that the other used to. That is why Caluerpa USUALLY, not always, has such a
positive effect in situations like this.
IMHO...
Shane
-----Original Message-----
From: Derek Walter [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 12:49 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
the actinics are definitely too old, they need to be switched out
every 6
months.
Derek
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jola James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
> Hey Chuck!
> Right now, the bulbs are 10 months old and are 4 NO Coralife
Actinic
> and 2 175 watt Aqualine Bushinke 10,000K.
> Do you think these bulbs are just to old?
> You know, thinking back here, I started out with a Brush
Algae
> problem. Finally have about got all that harvested out and now
have the
> Hair problem. I figure the Brush Algae was using the nutrients
that the
> hair is thriving on now.
> JJ:(
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck & Jennifer Brinegar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 9:45 PM
> Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
>
>
> > Jola,
> >
> > Hello Jola and the list...
> >
> > If your lights are one-year old...IMHO its time to exchange them
> (bulb-shift
> > to red spectrum). The problem that I have was related to
this...As a
> > background to all of this, I had several pictures taken before
the
problem
> > (I wish I was back at this point) and sent them to Ron at the 9
month
date
> > (I was going to order some corals). Then..."poof"... slowly over
the
next
> > months it started (NASTY STUFF). I thought the rock was leeching
nutrients
> > out...Then I remembered, "only bad things happen quickly to a
reef"...So,
> it
> > occured so slowly it must not be that bad. As I reflect on it,
its not
the
> > worst thing I've ever done =0)
> >
> > The PO4 and NO3 levels were low at the time...etc., etc...But...
> >
> > The bulbs were ~ 1 year old (URI lamps)...I took them out and
exchanged
> > them.Guess what, the algae is slowly going away (about as fast
as it
> > started).
> >
> > Ron has been busy with work outside of the shop and does not
have alot
of
> > time recently to get to his e-mail...Call and if you can't speak
with
him,
> > talk with Sue...OK?
> >
> > I'm running 720 W of VHO lighting (tar ballast-for longevity) in
a 4'
long
> > 125 gallon reef. Sue knows alot about the bulbs I'm using.
When I
> changed
> > them, I had to drop the animals 1/2 way down. The light
coloration was
> far
> > blue-whiter than before. The animals needed to "lighten" up the
> zooanthelle
> > and adjust to the new spectrum. IMHO, take Ron's advice and
change them
> > every 6 months and you'll avoid all your recent algae problems.
> >
> > Well...that's about it...give them a call and you'll "get it
together"
Ron
> > has been batting "1.000" for such a long time (2 1/2 years for
me)...I
> can't
> > argue with success!
> >
> > Take care,
> >
> > Chuck
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Jola James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 7:38 AM
> > Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
> >
> >
> > > Hi Chuck!
> > > I have spoken with Ron and got some goods from him. I
figured he
> > would
> > > pick up on this thread, but, he must still be having e-mail
problems.
> > > The lights are in my mind here, as they are nearly 1year
old.
Just
> > > curious, what lights do you have?
> > > JJ:)
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Chuck & Jennifer Brinegar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 9:33 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
> > >
> > >
> > > > Jola,
> > > >
> > > > I am eliminating my hair-algae currently with assistance of
Ron H...
> > > >
> > > > It can be caused by hi phosphate levels...and other
things...Mine
was
> a
> > > > lighting problem (bulb-shift).
> > > >
> > > > Ron has been "batting 1.000" for the last 2- 1/2 years...
> > > >
> > > > Give him a call...OK? 570-321-7333
> > > >
> > > > Chuck
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Jola James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 8:46 AM
> > > > Subject: Hair Algae Again!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hey Group!
> > > > > Let me tell you the Hair Algae is driving me to
drinking!!!
> > > > > I have a new RO/DI from Spectra Pure, a new Remora Pro
skimmer,
etc
> > on
> > > a
> > > > 6
> > > > > year old 75 gallon reef.
> > > > > I have used a 500 gallon size bag of X-PO4. I have
started
> > dripping
> > > > KW
> > > > > as all replacement water.
> > > > > I dont know what else to do!!!!!!!! That hair algae
WILL NOT
> > > > > give!!!!!!! I need some advice here on what the heck to
do to get
> rid
> > > of
> > > > > it!!!!!!!
> > > > > TIA! JJ:(
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