Hi
My first tank, and just over 4 months old.
My parameters are in decent range, and I don't have any major issues.
Values:
Temp. 25 C
Salinity: 35 ppt
Ph: 7.9-8.1
Alk. 8.0 dKh - Hanna
Ca. 459 ppm - Hanna
Mg. 1350 ppm - Salifert
NO3: 0.5 - 1ppm - AF
PO4: 0.02 - Hanna
Running filter roller, skimmer and fuge with chaeto.
My nitrates, has been around 0.5 - 1ppm for quite a while and max 3 ppm, after cycling the tank.
I have a thin layer of some green algae on the rocks, which has be there since the diatoms disappeared, but not sure how much nutrients they consume.
Algae on rockwork:
Full tank shot:
I have single torch, that seems a little 'off', but opens up everyday.
Question is, if I should try raise nitrates a bit or not?
My first tank, and just over 4 months old.
My parameters are in decent range, and I don't have any major issues.
Values:
Temp. 25 C
Salinity: 35 ppt
Ph: 7.9-8.1
Alk. 8.0 dKh - Hanna
Ca. 459 ppm - Hanna
Mg. 1350 ppm - Salifert
NO3: 0.5 - 1ppm - AF
PO4: 0.02 - Hanna
Running filter roller, skimmer and fuge with chaeto.
My nitrates, has been around 0.5 - 1ppm for quite a while and max 3 ppm, after cycling the tank.
I have a thin layer of some green algae on the rocks, which has be there since the diatoms disappeared, but not sure how much nutrients they consume.
Algae on rockwork:
Full tank shot:
I have single torch, that seems a little 'off', but opens up everyday.
Question is, if I should try raise nitrates a bit or not?