Help!!!!

ironman · Mar 9, 2009

is the rock uncured? if it is a new setup, with no skimmer and the tank hasnt cycled and the rock is frsh you can get alot of bubles, your water discharge can act like a skimmer, and cause alot of foam due to the high nutrient levels. just an idea

Alan&Rene · Mar 9, 2009

no sand.....yes added rubble that cycled in another tub.

Alan&Rene · Mar 9, 2009

the rock is cured......

Alan&Rene · Mar 9, 2009

is there any other test i should run to make sure this water is safe?

Alan&Rene · Mar 9, 2009

any suggestions?

pakora · Mar 9, 2009

im thinking

Alan&Rene · Mar 9, 2009

lol ok

ironman · Mar 9, 2009

My suggestion is play the patience card, DO NOT plumb it into the main tank yet. let it run for awhile, tomorrow get some carbon and run it on the tank for awhile, get a bottle of prime and treat it. dont plumb it in till you know there is nothing going on, but im sure it is fine, just needs to settle in

Alan&Rene · Mar 9, 2009

how would i add carbon?

Alan&Rene · Mar 9, 2009

i know its a dumb question....but not sure how to run carbon with out adding equipment.

pakora · Mar 9, 2009

nothing is ever a dumb question. i'd love to answer your question but I dont know either LOL!

Alan&Rene · Mar 9, 2009

lol................

AlexStinson · Mar 10, 2009

add a pair of hose full of carbon in a high flow area. That should work in adding carbon, if nothing is living in this tank then I would just let patience be the best antidote.

ironman · Mar 10, 2009

Just to clarify alex means PANTY hose. LOL! but you basically have two options, add a filter bag full or panty hose full of carbon is an area that has good flow (not very efficient but works) best option is a phosban reactor or similiar flow through media chamber full of carbon.