The stupid idiot that I am....????

thezookeeper · 05-24-2001, 05:51 PM

I am so brainless sometimes....here's what I did: I received 3 pounds of that rock pool crude mud stuff from PA today. And for some unknown STUPID idiotic reason, I put it in the REFRIDGERATOR for 7 hours while I was at work.

Ok...don't know what I was THINKING...what are the chances of it being worth putting into my refugium? The tank is nearing the ending stages of it's cycle and live rock is all that's in the tank.

I KNOW that I shouldn't have done this. Don't even ask why I did it. I couldn't begin to tell you. I must have had a major brain fart when I did it. Thanks guys.

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Joanne

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tlc · 05-24-2001, 06:06 PM

if you put it in the styrofoam container you may be alright. you may loose some of the beneficial critters and retain the bacteria. fwiw i received a shipment of ls that was 1 day late and traveled to my house during a snowstorm. needless to say the sand was very cold. i could see many dead critters but also saw a lot of live ones. once in tank it seemed to do well and know have tons of goodies in my sand. i would just be careful of a cycle or ammonia spike...

FishKid · 05-24-2001, 06:29 PM

see if you can put it in a 5 gal bucket for a week or two, i would let it cure a little, from all the dead critters in there, there may be a major ammonia skyrocket! then put it in a little at a time so just in case there is a ammonia skyrocket, it isnt as drastic. HTH at least thats what i would do...

mark

SEABUZZ · 05-24-2001, 07:25 PM

id be more worried about getting the leftover breakfast out of the refugium. sorry, bad joke.

Bughead · 05-24-2001, 07:50 PM

My husband heard me laughing and asked what was so funny. Of course, what you did isn't funny, but it's sure typical of something I'd do.

I'm with the other guys on this one. I like the five gallon bucket idea of sort of curing out the dead stuff. I bet there's going to be a lot more surviving life than you think.

Don't forget to put a power head in the bucket.

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thezookeeper · 05-24-2001, 07:56 PM

[img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img]

I HAVE to laugh at myself or I'll go nuts. It's like...I don't even function in the morning. And don't worry Seabuzz, I'll make sure I don't accidentily put the milk in the refugium!

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Joanne

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That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

**golfish** · 05-24-2001, 07:56 PM

Joanne,
I'm so sorry but I'm still ROTFLMAO......I put the milk in the pantry the other day[img]/ubb/smile.gif[/img]

There isn't enough time to tell you all the dumb things I have done regarding my tanks....

Mark

ravenmore · 05-24-2001, 08:26 PM

gee - I do seem to recall someone on this board dumping milk into their tank. Bughead, it isn't you I'm thinking of, is it?

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Elmo18 · 05-24-2001, 08:39 PM

JoAnne,

DOn't feel too bad.... A week ago I almost drank saltwater!!! I use the brita pitcher to mix a small amount of saltwater. Well, I don't know why, but I ended up putting it in the fridge. Couple hours later, I poured myself a glass, and almost spilled the whole thing when i moved my mouth away, but the glass was already tipping.

Bad experience.....

LOL
Regards,
Ilham

My9t · 05-24-2001, 09:05 PM

Joanne,

You must have been reading some of the posts on the other Reefland. [img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img]

Scott really should put up a disclaimer on that other site before someone unsuspecting person reads some of that.

[img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img] David

Aragorn · 05-24-2001, 09:37 PM

I never do dumb things like that...uh...yeah...That's my story and I'm stickin' to it![img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img][img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img][img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]

I hate to admit it Joanne, I read your post...and grinned. Hey! At least I didn't laugh! I hope your mud does OK. [img]/ubb/smile.gif[/img]

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thezookeeper · 05-25-2001, 07:21 AM

Yeah! That's it! I must have been reading too many posts on the "other" Reefland and some of the advise rubbed off on me! I'm vindicated, I have reason for my temporary insanity!!!

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Joanne

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That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

killian · 05-25-2001, 08:00 AM

sorry about that. i am sure we all have done crazy things dealing with our tanks. i know i have. well i cannot help to notice that you are from pittsburgh. i am coming up to new castle in a couple of weeks and was wondering where some good fish stores are located.

My9t · 05-25-2001, 11:43 AM

Don't feel too bad Joanne. It must have rubbed off on Reefland himself. I see he has (owner) under his name on the other board now. [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]

I believe it must be contagious. [img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img]

Ltspd · 05-25-2001, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ravenmore:
gee - I do seem to recall someone on this board dumping milk into their tank.

It was chocolate milk thank you, Hey I was only 5. [img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img]

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thezookeeper · 05-25-2001, 01:24 PM

And cowfish might just LOVE chocolate milk! (Gotta stick up for ya Paul) [img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img]

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Joanne

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That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

MarkS · 05-25-2001, 02:37 PM

Has anyone really noticed any life in this stuff? [img]/ubb/frown.gif[/img]

I ordered ten pounds of it and have not noticed ANYTHING. I am sure it has lots of benifical bacteria, but where are the snails, worms, etc.??

It has been in my refugium for several days and I have not seen anything. It does cloud the tank and sump COMPLETELY with the smallest disturbance. I am going to have to cover it will dry sand to stop this. The tank literally looks like chocolate milk or coffee if I so much as touch it. [img]/ubb/frown.gif[/img]

Mark

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How come when you talk to God it is called prayer, but when God talks to you it is called schizophrenia?

Reinhold · 05-25-2001, 09:32 PM

The other day, I emptied the putrid, foul-smelling scum out of my skimmer collection cup and wiped it out with a utility hand towel after rinsing it. A few minutes later, I accidentally splashed some salt water on my face, so I went to the sink, rinsed my face with fresh water, and proceded to wipe my face with the same towel I had just used to clean out my skimmer's "septic tank." I basically smeared fish s**t all over my face. (Now, I've noticed small white spots on my skin, and I find myself rubbing up against brick walls and rocks.)

05-24-2001, 05:51 PM	#1
thezookeeper Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA Posts: 992	The stupid idiot that I am....???? I am so brainless sometimes....here's what I did: I received 3 pounds of that rock pool crude mud stuff from PA today. And for some unknown STUPID idiotic reason, I put it in the REFRIDGERATOR for 7 hours while I was at work. Ok...don't know what I was THINKING...what are the chances of it being worth putting into my refugium? The tank is nearing the ending stages of it's cycle and live rock is all that's in the tank. I KNOW that I shouldn't have done this. Don't even ask why I did it. I couldn't begin to tell you. I must have had a major brain fart when I did it. Thanks guys. [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] Joanne ------------------ That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

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05-24-2001, 06:06 PM	#2
tlc Tenant Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: canon city ,co,usa Posts: 86	if you put it in the styrofoam container you may be alright. you may loose some of the beneficial critters and retain the bacteria. fwiw i received a shipment of ls that was 1 day late and traveled to my house during a snowstorm. needless to say the sand was very cold. i could see many dead critters but also saw a lot of live ones. once in tank it seemed to do well and know have tons of goodies in my sand. i would just be careful of a cycle or ammonia spike...

05-24-2001, 06:29 PM	#3
FishKid Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA Posts: 1,799	see if you can put it in a 5 gal bucket for a week or two, i would let it cure a little, from all the dead critters in there, there may be a major ammonia skyrocket! then put it in a little at a time so just in case there is a ammonia skyrocket, it isnt as drastic. HTH at least thats what i would do... mark

05-24-2001, 07:25 PM	#4
SEABUZZ Tenant Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: JAX. FL. Posts: 72	id be more worried about getting the leftover breakfast out of the refugium. sorry, bad joke.

05-24-2001, 07:50 PM	#5
Bughead Governor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 1,152	My husband heard me laughing and asked what was so funny. Of course, what you did isn't funny, but it's sure typical of something I'd do. I'm with the other guys on this one. I like the five gallon bucket idea of sort of curing out the dead stuff. I bet there's going to be a lot more surviving life than you think. Don't forget to put a power head in the bucket. ------------------ If it's broke, don't fix it---hide it.

05-24-2001, 07:56 PM	#6
thezookeeper Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA Posts: 992	[img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img] I HAVE to laugh at myself or I'll go nuts. It's like...I don't even function in the morning. And don't worry Seabuzz, I'll make sure I don't accidentily put the milk in the refugium! [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] Joanne ------------------ That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

05-24-2001, 07:56 PM	#7
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	Joanne, I'm so sorry but I'm still ROTFLMAO......I put the milk in the pantry the other day[img]/ubb/smile.gif[/img] There isn't enough time to tell you all the dumb things I have done regarding my tanks.... Mark

05-24-2001, 08:26 PM	#8
ravenmore Mayor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: dallas, tx, USA Posts: 896	gee - I do seem to recall someone on this board dumping milk into their tank. Bughead, it isn't you I'm thinking of, is it? [img]/ubb/smile.gif[/img] -Mike ------------------ I didn't do it. Nobody saw me do it. You can't prove anything. Website

05-24-2001, 08:39 PM	#9
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	JoAnne, DOn't feel too bad.... A week ago I almost drank saltwater!!! I use the brita pitcher to mix a small amount of saltwater. Well, I don't know why, but I ended up putting it in the fridge. Couple hours later, I poured myself a glass, and almost spilled the whole thing when i moved my mouth away, but the glass was already tipping. Bad experience..... LOL Regards, Ilham

05-24-2001, 09:05 PM	#10
My9t Citizen Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Louisville, KY USA Posts: 240	Joanne, You must have been reading some of the posts on the other Reefland. [img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img] Scott really should put up a disclaimer on that other site before someone unsuspecting person reads some of that. [img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img] David

05-24-2001, 09:37 PM	#11
Aragorn Governor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pine Grove, CA USA Posts: 2,064	I never do dumb things like that...uh...yeah...That's my story and I'm stickin' to it![img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img][img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img][img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] I hate to admit it Joanne, I read your post...and grinned. Hey! At least I didn't laugh! I hope your mud does OK. [img]/ubb/smile.gif[/img] ------------------ One Ring to rule them all. One Ring to find them. One Ring to bring them all, and in The Darkness bind them. Tahoereefs.com

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05-25-2001, 07:21 AM	#12
thezookeeper Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA Posts: 992	Yeah! That's it! I must have been reading too many posts on the "other" Reefland and some of the advise rubbed off on me! I'm vindicated, I have reason for my temporary insanity!!! [img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img] Joanne ------------------ That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

05-25-2001, 08:00 AM	#13
killian Citizen Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: M'ville Georgia Posts: 144	sorry about that. i am sure we all have done crazy things dealing with our tanks. i know i have. well i cannot help to notice that you are from pittsburgh. i am coming up to new castle in a couple of weeks and was wondering where some good fish stores are located.

05-25-2001, 11:43 AM	#14
My9t Citizen Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Louisville, KY USA Posts: 240	Don't feel too bad Joanne. It must have rubbed off on Reefland himself. I see he has (owner) under his name on the other board now. [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img] I believe it must be contagious. [img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img]

05-25-2001, 01:24 PM	#16
thezookeeper Mayor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA Posts: 992	And cowfish might just LOVE chocolate milk! (Gotta stick up for ya Paul) [img]/ubb/wink.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/lol.gif[/img] Joanne ------------------ That which does not kill us makes us stronger...like lifting those salt buckets.

05-25-2001, 02:37 PM	#17
MarkS Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,799	Has anyone really noticed any life in this stuff? [img]/ubb/frown.gif[/img] I ordered ten pounds of it and have not noticed ANYTHING. I am sure it has lots of benifical bacteria, but where are the snails, worms, etc.?? It has been in my refugium for several days and I have not seen anything. It does cloud the tank and sump COMPLETELY with the smallest disturbance. I am going to have to cover it will dry sand to stop this. The tank literally looks like chocolate milk or coffee if I so much as touch it. [img]/ubb/frown.gif[/img] Mark ------------------ How come when you talk to God it is called prayer, but when God talks to you it is called schizophrenia?

05-25-2001, 09:32 PM	#18
Reinhold Mayor Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA Posts: 941	The other day, I emptied the putrid, foul-smelling scum out of my skimmer collection cup and wiped it out with a utility hand towel after rinsing it. A few minutes later, I accidentally splashed some salt water on my face, so I went to the sink, rinsed my face with fresh water, and proceded to wipe my face with the same towel I had just used to clean out my skimmer's "septic tank." I basically smeared fish s**t all over my face. (Now, I've noticed small white spots on my skin, and I find myself rubbing up against brick walls and rocks.)