Well, I've always gone by the theory that fluorescents are fluorescents. If
the actinics have an especially narrow spectrum, then it wouldn't take much
to throw them off...like I have any idea how fluorescents actually work. :)
I agree, the mh needs to be changed, 1 year is time for any bulb to be
switched.
I agree on the algae, if there was a macro thriving, it was using nutrients,
if it's gone, then what will use it up?
Derek
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Shane Clays" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 4:46 PM
Subject: RE: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
> Hey Derek, do you think that actinics need to be switched every 6 months??
> I have read (and sort of always assumed) that actinics (specifically) can
go
> longer than that, because they are so limited in their spectrum. The
theory
> being that because they are not a full spectrum, and instead a very narrow
> spectrum, they hold their true spectrum, and don't shift, much longer than
> other bulbs. Personally, I would be more concerned about getting the MH
out
> of their right now than the actinics.
>
> Also, I think the theory that he had of one algae thriving off the
nutrients
> that the other used to. That is why Caluerpa USUALLY, not always, has such
a
> positive effect in situations like this.
>
> IMHO...
>
> Shane
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Derek Walter [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 12:49 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
>
> the actinics are definitely too old, they need to be switched out
> every 6
> months.
>
> Derek
> See my reef at Http://www.geocities.com/reefsalot/
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>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jola James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 8:28 AM
> Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
>
>
> > Hey Chuck!
> > Right now, the bulbs are 10 months old and are 4 NO Coralife
> Actinic
> > and 2 175 watt Aqualine Bushinke 10,000K.
> > Do you think these bulbs are just to old?
> > You know, thinking back here, I started out with a Brush
> Algae
> > problem. Finally have about got all that harvested out and now
> have the
> > Hair problem. I figure the Brush Algae was using the nutrients
> that the
> > hair is thriving on now.
> > JJ:(
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Chuck & Jennifer Brinegar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 9:45 PM
> > Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
> >
> >
> > > Jola,
> > >
> > > Hello Jola and the list...
> > >
> > > If your lights are one-year old...IMHO its time to exchange them
> > (bulb-shift
> > > to red spectrum). The problem that I have was related to
> this...As a
> > > background to all of this, I had several pictures taken before
> the
> problem
> > > (I wish I was back at this point) and sent them to Ron at the 9
> month
> date
> > > (I was going to order some corals). Then..."poof"... slowly over
> the
> next
> > > months it started (NASTY STUFF). I thought the rock was leeching
> nutrients
> > > out...Then I remembered, "only bad things happen quickly to a
> reef"...So,
> > it
> > > occured so slowly it must not be that bad. As I reflect on it,
> its not
> the
> > > worst thing I've ever done =0)
> > >
> > > The PO4 and NO3 levels were low at the time...etc., etc...But...
> > >
> > > The bulbs were ~ 1 year old (URI lamps)...I took them out and
> exchanged
> > > them.Guess what, the algae is slowly going away (about as fast
> as it
> > > started).
> > >
> > > Ron has been busy with work outside of the shop and does not
> have alot
> of
> > > time recently to get to his e-mail...Call and if you can't speak
> with
> him,
> > > talk with Sue...OK?
> > >
> > > I'm running 720 W of VHO lighting (tar ballast-for longevity) in
> a 4'
> long
> > > 125 gallon reef. Sue knows alot about the bulbs I'm using.
> When I
> > changed
> > > them, I had to drop the animals 1/2 way down. The light
> coloration was
> > far
> > > blue-whiter than before. The animals needed to "lighten" up the
> > zooanthelle
> > > and adjust to the new spectrum. IMHO, take Ron's advice and
> change them
> > > every 6 months and you'll avoid all your recent algae problems.
> > >
> > > Well...that's about it...give them a call and you'll "get it
> together"
> Ron
> > > has been batting "1.000" for such a long time (2 1/2 years for
> me)...I
> > can't
> > > argue with success!
> > >
> > > Take care,
> > >
> > > Chuck
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Jola James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 7:38 AM
> > > Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi Chuck!
> > > > I have spoken with Ron and got some goods from him. I
> figured he
> > > would
> > > > pick up on this thread, but, he must still be having e-mail
> problems.
> > > > The lights are in my mind here, as they are nearly 1year
> old.
> Just
> > > > curious, what lights do you have?
> > > > JJ:)
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Chuck & Jennifer Brinegar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 9:33 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: Hair Algae Again!SEE RON HUNSICKER
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Jola,
> > > > >
> > > > > I am eliminating my hair-algae currently with assistance of
> Ron H...
> > > > >
> > > > > It can be caused by hi phosphate levels...and other
> things...Mine
> was
> > a
> > > > > lighting problem (bulb-shift).
> > > > >
> > > > > Ron has been "batting 1.000" for the last 2- 1/2 years...
> > > > >
> > > > > Give him a call...OK? 570-321-7333
> > > > >
> > > > > Chuck
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > -----------------------------------------------------
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> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: Jola James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 8:46 AM
> > > > > Subject: Hair Algae Again!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hey Group!
> > > > > > Let me tell you the Hair Algae is driving me to
> drinking!!!
> > > > > > I have a new RO/DI from Spectra Pure, a new Remora Pro
> skimmer,
> etc
> > > on
> > > > a
> > > > > 6
> > > > > > year old 75 gallon reef.
> > > > > > I have used a 500 gallon size bag of X-PO4. I have
> started
> > > dripping
> > > > > KW
> > > > > > as all replacement water.
> > > > > > I dont know what else to do!!!!!!!! That hair algae
> WILL NOT
> > > > > > give!!!!!!! I need some advice here on what the heck to
> do to get
> > rid
> > > > of
> > > > > > it!!!!!!!
> > > > > > TIA! JJ:(
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