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You said paper towels lol
Watch it. They said A4 plain paper, not towels.
Its protein. Surface agitation and a protein skimmer is a fix
Oh I misunderstood. Your skimmer should be in the far left compartment, reactor is fine I think, stick a carbon bag in the return pump section after...
Completely optional!
Id just use carbon mesh bags instead of the balls.
Just use a powerhead. Diatom on sand is normal.
Id suggest a protein skimmer. I have a 150 gallon tank with canister filters that is a pain in the ass. Get it drilled if ya can.
QT immediately and treat.
Goby on bare bottom? They feed through sand right?
200 total including the sump?
Could you place Chaeto in a small critter box like they do octopus and such at LFS inside the sump or DT?
Your using direct sunlight? Theres your big problem.
Are you using RO/DI water? Probably a Bacteria bloom and your feeding it even more.
I cannot speak on that product, sorry!
They do need a ammonia source, not immediately but I assume within hours. personally I make the salinity perfect, temp 80, add spira, add plenty of...
Im sorry tim, I thought it was a general forum. Damn phone. I knew Tim made it, but didnt know you were him! What do you make now?
Ive successfully cycled a 150 gallon and a 75 gallon system in UNDER a week! It works. I advocate its use.
Use BioSpira. Problem solved.
I didnt think about that! Ahh.
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