Bobba's UAS HOG.5

[kerry]

I would not do all the rock at once, this will keep the BB up and this should help fuel the scrubber growth if the light there is stronger then the DT lights.

[SantaMonica]

Nothing will change how fast the first-growth is, except maybe rubbing the algae into the screen when you start.

[SantaMonica]

Did you move the unit up past the water surface so the bubbles would stop?

[Bobba]

Yes. The edge of the HOG is even with the top edge of the glass so the little hole is out of the water. Maybe I have too much air flowing? I do have a little adj. valve so I could turn it down.

[SantaMonica]

If set correctly, only air should come out. However is does make more sound when above the water than when below. Less air also makes less sound, but the screen should still be covered in bubbles.

[Bobba]

Okay, I moved the HOG.5 up until only air is pushed out the hole. There is a gap between the inside top edge and the top edge of the tank that probably relieves most of the air pressure. Newest resident from new pet store also.

[Bobba]

Sorry about the cat pic! I really can't figure out this whole picture posting thing. The Turbo Snail is new and I hope he has an appetite for algae!

[kerry]

She is a very pretty cat, She looks comfy and happy.

[Bobba]

Actually, she was an abandoned stray until a week ago! My wife feeds a bunch of strays in the park across the street and trapped a few to take and have fixed. She was one of them. When my wife released the others, this one wouldn't go. She just wants attention. She's already got the run of the house and been the perfect cat since.

[kerry]

This is our Queen of the house. She was outside taking a cat nap.