I set my 40B up almost 2yrs ago. Using 60lbs of this substrate. From day one until now I've been plagued with what I (several other reefers also) believe to be Diatoms.
4 Stage RO/DI unit all new filters/membrane/resin. Unit/storage/ATO reservoir all read 0 TDS, using a brand new meter.
Dosing nothing but BRS 2 part via doser. Feed nothing but LRS Reef Frenzy.
Using Reef Crystals. Bi-weekly 5g water changes. Remove water from DT, replace via the sump.
Issue gets worse 1-2 days after every water change. Begins clearing up 2 weeks later. But still visible in small areas. Some dusting on the glass.
Has anyone else had issues with this substrate? Please LMK.
4 Stage RO/DI unit all new filters/membrane/resin. Unit/storage/ATO reservoir all read 0 TDS, using a brand new meter.
Dosing nothing but BRS 2 part via doser. Feed nothing but LRS Reef Frenzy.
Using Reef Crystals. Bi-weekly 5g water changes. Remove water from DT, replace via the sump.
Issue gets worse 1-2 days after every water change. Begins clearing up 2 weeks later. But still visible in small areas. Some dusting on the glass.
Has anyone else had issues with this substrate? Please LMK.
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