SRC Member hamannbmw Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 whenever i throw in a cube of mysis, within a minute my skimmer will skims profusely which leads to over flow does anyone have this experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hi Simon, I have that problem before until I thaw the mysis and drain away the "juices". HTH Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Dazza Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hi Simon, I have that problem before until I thaw the mysis and drain away the "juices". HTH Yes agreed.. i had the same prob in the past... plus the smell not very pleasant sotng smell hahaha... Now i thaw, pour away excess liquid , then soak for 15 mins with garlic guard , then feed. Quote Main Tank : 48 inch by 36 inch by 28 inch (2 sides starphire glass)Sump Tank :Return Pump :Chiller : Starmax Compressor 1 HP Drop coilChiller Return Pump Protein Skimmer :Wave Maker :Fluidised Reactor : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hamannbmw Posted August 2, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 wow.. thanks for the fast reply.. now i know i'm not the only one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member barnacle Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 its better to rinse the mysis before feeding... Quote My Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hi Simon, I have that problem before until I thaw the mysis and drain away the "juices". HTH the residue "juice" from the mysis shrimps is a deadly concoction of nutrients. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hamannbmw Posted August 2, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 HTH the residue "juice" from the mysis shrimps is a deadly concoction of nutrients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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