High Nutrient Tank

[KurtG]

I've been slowly cleaning out every part of my tank and I'm somewhere
between amazed and appalled.

In my surface skimmer, I found an over flow that goes to the sump and an
underflow that goes into a collection area. Obviously, it worked
because there was all sorts of crud in there. I decided to remove it
and just let the crud fall back to the sand layer for the hermits to
feast on.

I cleaned all the debris off the power heads and took them apart. They
appeared to have some grease in them, but I think that's normal.

I'm trying to find something to clean out the long stand pipe. I
suppose I'll just use a rag and dowel.

The hose seems like an obvious offender. I hear I should replace it
once a year any ways to avoid "leak events", but I'll add that to my
monthly maintenance cycle.

--Kurt

[George Patterson]

KurtG wrote:

> I'm trying to find something to clean out the long stand pipe. I
> suppose I'll just use a rag and dowel.

Check out the stuff at a wild bird seed store. Sometimes they have brushes the
right size with small handles. You're looking for one with a small handle with a
loop or hole in it for a cord. The idea is that you drop the cord through your
pipe and pull the brush through.

George Patterson
If you torture the data long enough, eventually it will confess
to anything.

[Wayne Sallee]

KurtG wrote on 2/19/2007 8:28 PM:

> The hose seems like an obvious offender. I hear I should replace it
> once a year any ways to avoid "leak events", but I'll add that to my
> monthly maintenance cycle.
>
> --Kurt
>

What hose are you talking about?

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets

[Inabón Yunes]

On Feb 20, 7:55 pm, Wayne Sallee > wrote:
> KurtG wrote on 2/19/2007 8:28 PM:
>
> > The hose seems like an obvious offender. I hear I should replace it
> > once a year any ways to avoid "leak events", but I'll add that to my
> > monthly maintenance cycle.
>
> > --Kurt
>
> What hose are you talking about?
>
> Wayne Sallee
> Wayne's Pets
>

Why do youalways want to talk about long things wayne, you and rock
must be hung up on peckers and wanking.,,.,.If folks did not crap in
rhewir tanks they would not have high nutrient levels..******
Wayne........Pecker Pzsmeol or whatever that dickheads name is, and
Rotten crotch Rock...three peas in a pod, along with inabone dumb ass
yunes

[KurtG]

Wayne Sallee wrote:
> What hose are you talking about?

It's the flexible hose that runs from the overflow stand pipe to the
sump. I cleaned it out tonight with a bottle brush and hot water.

Now for the stand pipe. I may need a run to the hardware store for
supplies to clean that one.

My tank looks much better. Most of the red slim has gone away, but
there are still a few spots that look bad.

--Kurt

[Tristin]

Red Slime is a dead giveaway someone was using that tank for deviant
purposes.....My stand pipe stands up pretty darn good......hows yours
doing Wayne?



Care to expound on that Wayne?
On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:58:42 -0500, KurtG
> wrote:

<<>>Wayne Sallee wrote:
<<>>> What hose are you talking about?
<<>>
<<>>It's the flexible hose that runs from the overflow stand pipe to the
<<>>sump. I cleaned it out tonight with a bottle brush and hot water.
<<>>
<<>>Now for the stand pipe. I may need a run to the hardware store for
<<>>supplies to clean that one.
<<>>
<<>>My tank looks much better. Most of the red slim has gone away, but
<<>>there are still a few spots that look bad.
<<>>
<<>>--Kurt



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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!

[Wayne Sallee]

You don't need to change that hose that often. If
you see deterioration on it, then change it,
otherwise if it is soft and flexible, and no sign of
deterioration, or hardness, then it's fine. You can
get 5 years out of them. Though I suppose there
could be some brands that don't last as long as others.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets


KurtG wrote on 2/20/2007 9:58 PM:
> Wayne Sallee wrote:
>> What hose are you talking about?
>
> It's the flexible hose that runs from the overflow stand pipe to the
> sump. I cleaned it out tonight with a bottle brush and hot water.
>
> Now for the stand pipe. I may need a run to the hardware store for
> supplies to clean that one.
>
> My tank looks much better. Most of the red slim has gone away, but
> there are still a few spots that look bad.
>
> --Kurt

[Tristin]

There is no one here to listen to yu Waynie They have jumped ship like
a bunch of drowing rats all according to what Carol Gulley knew would
happen. Your little house of cards has tumbled down.. thats what
happens when you side with a so called freind that is actually a troll
named Carol Gulley.

So do y ou also sell Troll food and bait in your pet shop there
Wayne...I bet now yur doing a thriving busienss with troll bail and
food sales.......and those tiny leashes for onthem too..how quaint.

Supporters of trolls are pityfull in evey way...enjoy!



On Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:14:09 GMT, Wayne Sallee >
wrote:

<<>>You don't need to change that hose that often. If
<<>>you see deterioration on it, then change it,
<<>>otherwise if it is soft and flexible, and no sign of
<<>>deterioration, or hardness, then it's fine. You can
<<>>get 5 years out of them. Though I suppose there
<<>>could be some brands that don't last as long as others.
<<>>
<<>>Wayne Sallee
<<>>Wayne's Pets

<<>>
<<>>KurtG wrote on 2/20/2007 9:58 PM:
<<>>> Wayne Sallee wrote:
<<>>>> What hose are you talking about?
<<>>>
<<>>> It's the flexible hose that runs from the overflow stand pipe to the
<<>>> sump. I cleaned it out tonight with a bottle brush and hot water.
<<>>>
<<>>> Now for the stand pipe. I may need a run to the hardware store for
<<>>> supplies to clean that one.
<<>>>
<<>>> My tank looks much better. Most of the red slim has gone away, but
<<>>> there are still a few spots that look bad.
<<>>>
<<>>> --Kurt



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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!

[KurtG]

Wayne Sallee wrote:
> You don't need to change that hose that often. If you see deterioration
> on it, then change it, otherwise if it is soft and flexible, and no sign
> of deterioration, or hardness, then it's fine. You can get 5 years out
> of them. Though I suppose there could be some brands that don't last as
> long as others.

The hose seemed flexible and in good condition, so no plans to replace.
I think I'll just do a monthly maintenance routine and clean out
everything. I'll replace it as soon as I notice and rigidity or wear.

--Kurt

[Tristin]

There is noone here interested in the flexible hose Kurt...trust
me.......the party is over, the piper has been paid and its just yet
another empty trashed space void of all intelligent life
forms.........with a for rent sign out front........I thnk I heard the
trolls say they intend to turn it into a fast food place for trolls
on the go!

Try Creativereefing.com

On Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:26:19 -0500, KurtG
> wrote:

<<>>Wayne Sallee wrote:
<<>>> You don't need to change that hose that often. If you see deterioration
<<>>> on it, then change it, otherwise if it is soft and flexible, and no sign
<<>>> of deterioration, or hardness, then it's fine. You can get 5 years out
<<>>> of them. Though I suppose there could be some brands that don't last as
<<>>> long as others.
<<>>
<<>>The hose seemed flexible and in good condition, so no plans to replace.
<<>> I think I'll just do a monthly maintenance routine and clean out
<<>>everything. I'll replace it as soon as I notice and rigidity or wear.
<<>>
<<>>--Kurt



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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!

[swarvegorilla]

"George Patterson" > wrote in message
news:S3uCh.3062$vu2.2215@trnddc04...
> KurtG wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to find something to clean out the long stand pipe. I suppose
>> I'll just use a rag and dowel.
>
> Check out the stuff at a wild bird seed store. Sometimes they have brushes
> the right size with small handles. You're looking for one with a small
> handle with a loop or hole in it for a cord. The idea is that you drop the
> cord through your pipe and pull the brush through.
>
> George Patterson
> If you torture the data long enough, eventually it will confess
> to anything.


heh as an ex-soldier I use different barrel cleaners...
or just a fishing sinker attached to fishing line attached to a thin strip
of rag.

If ya know the plastic can handle it, metho and hot water is great cleaner.

[George Patterson]

swarvegorilla wrote:

> heh as an ex-soldier I use different barrel cleaners...

My barrel cleaners of any size are brass brushes. Sort of hard on tubing. I
might be able to find a soft swab for a shotgun, though. Good idea there.

George Patterson
If you torture the data long enough, eventually it will confess
to anything.

[swarvegorilla]

"George Patterson" > wrote in message
news:fztDh.3297$h8.201@trnddc05...
> swarvegorilla wrote:
>
>> heh as an ex-soldier I use different barrel cleaners...
>
> My barrel cleaners of any size are brass brushes. Sort of hard on tubing.
> I might be able to find a soft swab for a shotgun, though. Good idea
> there.
>
> George Patterson
> If you torture the data long enough, eventually it will confess
> to anything.

see with my beautiful chromed barrels
brass was always a bit harsh
maybe a pull or 2 ta loosen the carbon but after that
nothing but forby! (slang for the cleaning cloth)
a shotty one would work well tho.

when ya give up ya guns ya gotta find some use for all the accessorys
I carry my camera with an old urban 3 point sling
not often but sometimes someone does a double take on it
quick grin and wink
heh heh

working with fish is a lot easier I tells ya
they don't yell back
:)