Not underwater-the torch needs air. This was just a quick test. Pulled the rock out, had Peter torch the hole and then put it back into the tank without any cleaning to see if it was effective. We can just smash the Vermatids?
Mine has been 600 for about a year now. Acros are loving it.I re-tested and the calcium is over 500
Mine is coming down.Mine has been 600 for about a year now. Acros are loving it.
Not even possible. While some bacteria can be "aerosolized" (think of coughing and Tuberculosis) they cannot be aerosolized with heat. You are more likely to breathe bacterial vapors from your protein skimmer.Another issue is aerosolizing bacteria with high temps. Lots of potential nasties in our tanks.
Not even possible. While some bacteria can be "aerosolized" (think of coughing and Tuberculosis) they cannot be aerosolized with heat. You are more likely to breathe bacterial vapors from your protein skimmer.
Yes, a viral hazard, not bacterialFrom Medical Laboratory Technology Vol. 1, pg 28, Biohazard and Safety Precautions:
"Aerosolization during flame sterilization of loops and needles is a source of biological hazard."
Yep on skimmer spray as well.
Wow...7 tanks ?The tank cleaners are hard at work today. Have not seen the Peppermint shrimp eating anything but the little crabs have been picking at the rocks and algae and eating like crazy. The Sea Hare is cruisin' around eating all the hair algae. Started breaking up the vermetids and the Arrow Crab (he is huge) is walking around with a vermetid snail in each claw. Tomorrow we will do water/filter changes on all 7 tanks and prep them all for 7 days unattended.
I know right? Only 7, we need a couple more.Wow...7 tanks ?
Not too bad. We got rid of our lawn last year which saved us a bunch of water and we use the old water from the freshwater tanks in the garden. The saltwater is a bit pricey and wasteful though.How's water bill looking ?
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Thanks!Eventually it'll be good to develop relationships and find out who is near you. It's good to have a tank buddy to help with emergencies, etc, just in case. Good luck and have a great trip!
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Thanks Mike! Very generous offer! Knock on wood, I don't forsee any major issues. The biggest problem that we constantly face is my daughters Red Earred Slider ripping the pumps and strainers apart and then having fish getting sucked onto the powerhead and Fluval.I'll send my number via pm for house sitter to call if she has any worries or problems etc...