gray fuzzy stuff on live rocks

[dustin_P74]

Originally Posted by sicklids

if i add more flow, then all this crap will be just flowing around in my tank.

and thats where an overflow comes in

[yote]

Thats kinda the point of having good flow inside the tank.To keep crap from settling out.If detritus settles on the rock and sand,then your filter and skimmer cant remove it.

[sicklids]

i dont have a overflow nor a skimmer at this point, got one ordered, but it on back order. all i have is a hob filter for freshwater. but i guess that would work too huh

[dustin_P74]

not very effectively

[yote]

Originally Posted by sicklids

i dont have a overflow nor a skimmer at this point, got one ordered, but it on back order. all i have is a hob filter for freshwater. but i guess that would work too huh

Better than whats on it now.
When I started this hobby,I kept my 30 for nearly a year with only an emperor 400 for a filter.
Another thing that will help,When you do a water change,siphon out as much of the crap as you can.

[sicklids]

alright, thanks guys! gotta do a water change today so i will be sure to do that! its so dangerous sticking a hand in my tank! 2 lions, a foxface, and a longspine urchin! not to mention the eel!!! fun for me!!!!!

[yote]

Originally Posted by sicklids

alright, thanks guys! gotta do a water change today so i will be sure to do that! its so dangerous sticking a hand in my tank! 2 lions, a foxface, and a longspine urchin! not to mention the eel!!! fun for me!!!!!

Its the foxface you gotta watch out for.

[Piggy]

I would siphon the stuff out. Plus add another powerhead.

[Piggy]

Originally Posted by yote

Its the foxface you gotta watch out for.

My foxface is a sweety. He'll eat out of my hand.

[yote]

Mine would to Piggy.It loved to nibble the hairs on my arms.But thats also what kept getting me stung by him.Too easy to get against those spines.