update on reef rehab
Well, for those of you who remember my posts regarding my encrusting gorgonian that would not open, here is the latest update. If you recall, I discovered at a LFS that my nitrates were high, supposedly 20 ppms. I thought this was suspicious because for years my tank water and tap water (yes, I was...Algae Question
I was finally able to get my hair algae under control between macroalgae in my refugium, frequent filter medium change, Phos-sorb and addition of Algae-fix for saltwater tanks. As soon as the hair algae started to receed, I began having problems with a brown dust-like material on the glass. I have to wipe...End of Cycle Algae Bloom
At least that is what I think is happening and is considered somewhat normal. My A and NO2 are dropping and are less than .25 ppm. The NO3 is about 10 ppm and I know that measurable nitrates in the water can cause algae to grow. SG is 1.024 and PH 8.4. I have noticed the algae now about 4 days. I have been...Caribbean/Florida Key Biotope Reef
I’m getting excited, l just about have all the parts to begin to put together my tank. I have a 46 bow and will be adding a refugium which is the last piece of equipment I waiting on. Hopefully it will be ready this week and I can put the tank together this weekend. I had someone local build the...48 gallon tank with 20 gallon refugium, questions though.
