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Had some algea problem so I decided to change out bulbs. Bulbs where about a year or so time for new ones. Also order some new salt mix and did a...
Brown algea is diatoms which is normal for the cycle. Do a 50% water change since you don't have anything but lr.
Took me about six months to get my nitrate and ammonia to zero but I added a sump with some cheato five months into it.
What's your filter system? Do you have a sump hob filter?
Tank is clearing up! Changed my lighting time from 8hr to 5hr and everything looks a lot better. Also order led new bulbs, how many hours should I be...
Should be fine, give him a day to come out they tend to hide when first acclimated.
Couple updates. I've had a couple diamond goby's jump out so went to HD and pick up some egg crate. [IMG] [IMG] Also Monday my new salt mix and...
Very nice!! How old is your tank and what's your set up?
My return is one and I just switch it to the surface I'll move it back to what I had it set up.
Btw it's a 55 gallon tank.
What flow rate do I need it's only lr ls and three fish? Btw I have 1050gph power head with my sump return rated at 750 gph? For my ro water went...
Thanks for the link. Now my tank looks cloudy, did a water test and the results are good Nitrite 0 Nitrate 0 Amon 0 Phosphate 0 Ph 8.4 Temp...
Tank has been running for six months. Did a nitrate and phosphate test both at zero ph 8.3 nitrite 0. Why do I still have algea in my tank? Lights...
Found what I needed here you go! Melevsreef.com - Refugium Bulb
True didn't look at it that way.
So it could be my lighting? Im not looking to spend 35+ on a bulb but thanks for the link. Any other suggestions?
Doesn't seem like it's growing but I still have phosphates at .25 and nitrate at 5-10?
Wanted to know if this is enough light for my sump. I have LR with some with cheto. It's a 10w 6500k 5" by zoo med and it's on 24/7? Thanks
Thanks! Yeah I need to wait it's only six months old but I want to add a few more fish and going slow.
Quick video after my water change and new lighting, recorded with HD camera! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MG2M...e_gdata_player
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