Reeftopia time?

[CutthroatKid]

Anybody need anything? I'm looking to get some nassarius, and something for algae...

[charlie]

Can we sit tight to later this week James? I might be up for this.

[cdearing]

Me too but how long should I wait for a CUC? I don't want to rush it.

[CutthroatKid]

I wasn't planning on an order till next week. just thought I'd get a post out for everyone to have plenty of time to reply.

[charlie]

Me too but how long should I wait for a CUC? I don't want to rush it.

I would wait at least 2 weeks Cynthia. we have to see what is gonna happen with that rock.

I wasn't planning on an order till next week. just thought I'd get a post out for everyone to have plenty of time to reply.

Any way you could hold off that long Jase?

[CutthroatKid]

I suppose. I need to get something stirring my sand soon though. It worries me...

[charlie]

What's goin on??? Have you tried the Fish Corral?

[CutthroatKid]

I just don't want another H2S indecent. It's a paranoia now. haha
Well... not really. I was kinda favoring those online prices. Nothing against the Fish Corral.

[charlie]

I really don't think that if you set this one up correctly, you will have this issue again, but it is up to you

If you think you need to order before then............you gotta do what you gotta do!!!!!

[CutthroatKid]

You know me better than that. My leg could be rotting off, but I'd wait til next week if there was gonna be a discount.

[charlie]

You know me better than that. My leg could be rotting off, but I'd wait til next week if there was gonna be a discount.

You're right.

How is all that rock doin you picked up?

[cdearing]

So, as I was leaving the house this morning, it looked like some of my new LR was a little orangish but I wasn't quite sure. I just got home and took another look. There are little spots of orange on the sand and indeed the LR is starting to turn orange. Don't think I ever saw orange in my 29G. Diatoms already? Should I go ahead with a clean up crew? I don't want to spend the money on a CUC if they will just die from chemical spikes during the cycling process. What gives? Should I just wait it out? Looking for advice from Dr. Reef...

[CutthroatKid]

You're right.

How is all that rock doin you picked up?

Some of it is in my sump

Cyn, I haven't heard of orange... is it slimy or fuzzy or what?

[charlie]

So, as I was leaving the house this morning, it looked like some of my new LR was a little orangish but I wasn't quite sure. I just got home and took another look. There are little spots of orange on the sand and indeed the LR is starting to turn orange. Don't think I ever saw orange in my 29G. Diatoms already? Should I go ahead with a clean up crew? I don't want to spend the money on a CUC if they will just die from chemical spikes during the cycling process. What gives? Should I just wait it out? Looking for advice from Dr. Reef...

Water tests Cynthia, we need to find out what is going on in there!!!!!

[returnofsid]

Orangish or gold(ish) rock, in a new set up is typical of a diatom bloom. Perfect sign of the proper progression!!

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John's a great guy, but he doesn't know how to count, which ALWAYS works out in the buyers favor!! I recently placed an order for my 200. I swear I got almost twice what I ordered!! If you decide to go that route tell him returnofsid sent you.

[charlie]

Never ordered from them before sid, but I like the fact that they don't sell astrae snails, just cerith and nerites. Thanx for the heads up.

[returnofsid]

I actually liked that as well. Though for different reasons probably. Every time I buy snails, I have to try and remember which of the two it is that is too stupid to turn itself over!!! I'm too stupid to remember....lol. So, now I don't have to remember!!!

[charlie]

500 cerith snails for that price is downright awesome. I know I could probably use a few also.

[returnofsid]

Oh, also keep in mind that there are shipping options other than overnight. I opted for one of the others, and they took 2 days, to Spokane. He is one of the people who ships in a wet paper towel, but no water (which I really like!!). I do think I lost a few snails, but with him sending me almost 2X the order, I wasn't complaining!!

[charlie]

I wonder if he does that all the time??? I just sent him an e-mail about separate packaging.