WMAS Discussion Forum : Sand Bed Algae Eaters http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:41:23 +0000 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:37:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21833 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Sand Bed Algae Eaters : It depends on the cucumber. The...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193219&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193219 Author: Kevin
Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 3:37pm

It depends on the cucumber. The sea apple will nuke your tank if it does die, but otherwise I think most of them are safe.

Another option might be a fighting conch snail. I have always loved mine. They just scoot across the sand bed eating algae within their reach.

Edited by Kevin - November 14 2007 at 3:38pm]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:37:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193219&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193219 <![CDATA[Sand Bed Algae Eaters : I have a black one in my 24 nano...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193194&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193194 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 1:53pm

I have a black one in my 24 nano and 3 tigertails in my 125.]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:53:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193194&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193194 <![CDATA[Sand Bed Algae Eaters : TNaisbitt wrote:Shane,I hadn&#039;t...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193181&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193181 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 1:00pm

Originally posted by TNaisbitt TNaisbitt wrote:

Shane,
I hadn't considered a Sea Cucumber since I have heard they can be a ticking time bomb.  In a nano would it be a recipie for disaster?  It seems like it could wipe out everything really fast if it decides to implode?  Am I misinformed?


 
Yes you have been misinformed. One of our speakers told us that after about 5-6 weeks in our tanks they no longer have the ability to poison the tank due to the fact that they are no longer eating anything that puts the toxins into their bodies.
 
Mike
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Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 11:46am

What type do you have?  Is it pretty small?  I guess I need to do a bit more research on them.  I'll break out my invert book tonight and do a little reading.]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:46:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193173&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193173 <![CDATA[Sand Bed Algae Eaters : I have had one in my 30 gal for...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193172&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193172 Author: Debbles
Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 11:41am

I have had one in my 30 gal for about 6 months.  ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:41:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193172&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193172 <![CDATA[Sand Bed Algae Eaters : Shane,I hadn&#039;t considered...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193170&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193170 Author: TNaisbitt
Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 11:34am

Shane,
I hadn't considered a Sea Cucumber since I have heard they can be a ticking time bomb.  In a nano would it be a recipie for disaster?  It seems like it could wipe out everything really fast if it decides to implode?  Am I misinformed?




Edited by TNaisbitt - November 14 2007 at 11:34am]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:34:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193170&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193170 <![CDATA[Sand Bed Algae Eaters : Sea cucumber. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193168&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193168 Author: Shane H
Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 11:27am

Sea cucumber.]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:27:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193168&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193168 <![CDATA[Sand Bed Algae Eaters : There is a bit of green (really...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193165&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193165 Author: TNaisbitt
Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 11:20am

There is a bit of green (really dark green & short) and a little brownish red that is long like hair algae.  I don't think it is cyano, but I have had that before too and managed to get rid of it.  I'm thinking about running the fuge light 24/7 and maybe going a couple of days without main tank lights to see if my Calurpa will catch up.  Seemed a bit strong, but maybe not. 

Lately, I've been pulling it off the sand bed when I do my water changes, but I'm sure I'm not getting it all so it just keeps coming back.  I am also going to try bi-weekly water changes for a while and see if that does it.

Thanks for your help.


Edited by TNaisbitt - November 14 2007 at 11:21am]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:20:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193165&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193165 <![CDATA[Sand Bed Algae Eaters : What kind of algae is it? There...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193162&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193162 Author: Debbles
Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 11:13am

What kind of algae is it?  There are different solutions to different algaes.  I have a red algae going on in my sandbed right nowCry
 
DebBig%20smile
]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:13:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193162&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193162 <![CDATA[Sand Bed Algae Eaters : My nano (12 gal) has developed...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21833&PID=193152&title=sand-bed-algae-eaters#193152 Author: TNaisbitt
Subject: 21833
Posted: November 14 2007 at 10:41am

My nano (12 gal) has developed a bit of an algea problem along the sandbed.  I have increased the flow and I am hoping that will help.  I have a particular area where there is a flow "shadow" that always seems to accumulate the algae.

Is there a good snail/crab/critter that is reef safe and is nano sized that would be a good helper to get rid of this algae?

Thanks
Travis
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