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What is the cause of this algea?? My nitrates and Phosphates are Zero.
I do have a lawn mower bleeny that does not seem to be doing his job.
Also my cactus coral as you can see has extended polyps on one side, why is this?
what is growing on my sand?
sorry i didnt know how to put words above each picture
I do have a lawn mower bleeny that does not seem to be doing his job.
Also my cactus coral as you can see has extended polyps on one side, why is this?
what is growing on my sand?
sorry i didnt know how to put words above each picture
That stuff growing on your sand is most likely a type of hair algae which can/should be vaccumed out during water changes. The stuff on the back glass should be scraped off with either a magfloat if you can get behind the tank, or use a glass scraper. That dark-red type of algae grows on just about every tank I've seen my own included, so you're not alone there. Thats actally a big reason to paint the outside of your tank black. Hides that type of algae really well 
. Remember, when algae is present in the system it will consume all free nitrates and phosphates as fast as they enter the system, so your tests will read 0.
On the plus side, those zoos and that bubble look great
. Remember, when algae is present in the system it will consume all free nitrates and phosphates as fast as they enter the system, so your tests will read 0.On the plus side, those zoos and that bubble look great
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thanks buddy.
well on sunday my KH readed 11 then that night i used a calcium supplement.
then the next my KH went to 9. Whats going on? its driving me nuts. Even after adding the calcium it reads 300ppm.
ahhh i am thinking about giving up soon. I dont want to kill things.
When i didnt know this stuff, my tank thrived, now i do, i cant get it right.
well on sunday my KH readed 11 then that night i used a calcium supplement.
then the next my KH went to 9. Whats going on? its driving me nuts. Even after adding the calcium it reads 300ppm.
ahhh i am thinking about giving up soon. I dont want to kill things.
When i didnt know this stuff, my tank thrived, now i do, i cant get it right.
Lol, sounds like that calcium suppliment might be more than just calcium... Tough to say though.
did you add calcium before or after that reading of 300ppm? And how much did you add?
Ok stop, its cloudy? You're getting into a pH imbalance if its cloudy. The cloudiness is calcium carbonate in suspension in the water. There are many causes for this in a saltwater tank, most of which we cannot test for, but the symptoms are the result of a low pH. Regardless the action you should take is to stop adding chemicals, increase surface agitation with powerheads and if possible add an airstone. You might be having a bacterial bloom going on that is consuming O2 and depositing CO2 in the water, thus dropping the pH and causing calcium carbonate precipitation (cloudiness). Sit back, relax and wait for it to get better.
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got to say that those zoos (frist pic) are very very nice. very nice colour
tanks looking good too mate, keep up the good work
rob
tanks looking good too mate, keep up the good work
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cheers mate.
ski its not cloudy anymore, and my PH is on 8.2
I am thinking about paying someone to come round, just to teach me some things, it might be easier. I learn from watching, i am not much of a book worm.
thanks for the help man i will keep you informed.
ski its not cloudy anymore, and my PH is on 8.2
I am thinking about paying someone to come round, just to teach me some things, it might be easier. I learn from watching, i am not much of a book worm.
thanks for the help man i will keep you informed.
Phew, ok good . I've seen some people do some drastic things to try and combat cloudy water and then only end up with a tank crash. Best thing to do is just aerate and let it settle itself out. To anyone else reading this, never, ever, ever, ever try and clear up cloudy water with vinegar. I know some mis-informed info is out there on the net, but doing this under the wrong circumstances can kill all your inhabitants in hours. Just let cloudy water run its course
Ehudd, not a bad idea you have there. I know you're struggling with this chemistry thing and were I closer, I'd drop by and help myself. Just remember that many corals (especially softies) can do fine at low calcium levels. Sometimes regular water changes and just letting the chemistry run itself is the way to go. You don't have to get really technical here unless you want to
. I've seen some people do some drastic things to try and combat cloudy water and then only end up with a tank crash. Best thing to do is just aerate and let it settle itself out. To anyone else reading this, never, ever, ever, ever try and clear up cloudy water with vinegar. I know some mis-informed info is out there on the net, but doing this under the wrong circumstances can kill all your inhabitants in hours. Just let cloudy water run its course Ehudd, not a bad idea you have there. I know you're struggling with this chemistry thing and were I closer, I'd drop by and help myself. Just remember that many corals (especially softies) can do fine at low calcium levels. Sometimes regular water changes and just letting the chemistry run itself is the way to go. You don't have to get really technical here unless you want to
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Sounds like the carbonate came out of suspension and began to percipitate. You may find find that your alk level has dropped off quite a lot. Have a read of this article it may help.
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