black argonite blotches

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  1. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have some black blotches on the bottom of my tank... I am assuming its somthing dying and in the lack of oxygen...is it bad? i just set up my tank.
     
    Bunner, Feb 18, 2009
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  2. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Yes there is some anaerobic activity going on there for sure , Is it Deep sand bed or have you been feeding lots of meat ? god water flows ? How long has it been running ?
     
    Tangster, Feb 18, 2009
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  3. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    There is lots of flow... i think i have a K2, a vortech at full, and a mag 12 return @ about 50%. the tank is brand new too argonite bed is 2 inches.
     
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    Bunner, Feb 19, 2009
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  4. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    so i decided it is hydrogen sulphide....

    something is rotting on the bottom of the tank... I can only see it when i look underneath through the glass. Does any one else have this problem?
     
    Bunner, Feb 19, 2009
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