More problems for the poor high school student.

[Skulles]

Im doing a closed system tank for my marine biology class for any who didnt read my 1 other post but im sure you all read that. Anyways algae is forming nicely but for some reason on one of the rocks there are parts where no algae is forming at all. Does anyone know why? Could this be a potentially dangerous problem? I dont want any more fish to die please save my fish obi-wan your my only hope. Woops got a little carried away but help please if you can.

[Pineapple House]

I still has some strong doubts about any long term sucess in your 'closed system' as said in your last post.

Anyway, Why do you think it would be a problem if no algae is growing on one or two parts of your rock? Likely something is covering those areas. Such as another rock, something below the lighting, etc. It's perfectly normal for no algae to be growing on some areas. There also might be some phososynthic life in the areas with no algae, although I doubt this if you are not using any live rock.

Nothing much to worry about :)

PH =)

[killroysrevenge]

What kind of algae are you talking about? I know that nusance algae will not grow where coraline algae is.

[Pineapple House]

Hey killroy,

To give you a background of Skulles tank, he had completely 'dead' rock; no living organisms. So, I doubt that there is coraline on his rock, esspecielly considering what his tank specs are. I'll find the thread for you.

PH =)

[Pineapple House]

Here you go dude :)

http://www.ReefLounge.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=418

PH =)

[killroysrevenge]

That says alot. Thanks for the history lesson.

[Zayetsfoot]

Skulles,

Does your techer not offer any help in this "experiment"? I can see where it would benifit you if he/she wanted you to do your own research, but you have alreay killed many fish. It seems weird that he/she would set back and let this happen.

People here might think that I am being hard on a high school student for "learning" about our eco system, but I look at it differently.

Most of us here have invested ALOT of money and time into this hobby. I truly beleive that I have done more research on this subject TODAY ALONE than you have in this entire "experiment".

put your fish into another students tank that is healthy. Write your report on what you have learned. The teacher should have more repect for this than just letting the fish die.

If you dont want to do that, than dont just listen to the advise that everyone here has given you.......FOLLOW THROUGH WITH IT.

Jason

[killroysrevenge]

I suggest doing a search on yahoo or somewhere. Try garf.org there is alot of information there. Dont just ask ?'s read about the subject alot first.

[RazerCorals]

I'm also a highschool student and currently in Biology also. See to create an ecosystem you need to have a balance. Ex. Fish poops. To keep amonia, nitrates, nitrites low you need to have some clean-up. Snails and hermits.

[RazerCorals]

BTW to add to this. Everytime something does you learn a new lesson.

[Zack]

yes it sure is learing!