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How is the cyano going atm ? Has it cleared up now?
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It is still quite bad but it doesn't seem to be negatively affecting other members of the tank. I started dosing Dr Tim's Waste-Away this week but have not noticed a difference so far.
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I'm second guessing myself on my identification of what this actually is. Can someone ID this algae/bacteria? I originally thought it was cyano but maybe it's diatoms?
Looks like a brown dusting (diatoms). It might be time to add more CUC if you don’t already have a decent population, a variety of snails like cerith, nerite, astrea and trochus snails will help to keep some nuisance algae under control. This stuff might even go away on its own as the tank continues to age. What’s your parameters like? Might wanna keep an eye on your N and P
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Phosphate (Hanna) is measuring at .1ppm and Nitrate (API) between 20-40. First time measuring these since the cycle. I guess I need to research how to bring those down.
I'm debating on adding a Comline 9001 skimmer, which I think may help?
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Is this a torch? I received it in a coral shipment today but I didn't order a torch 
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Another update on the reef. All corals seem happy minus one that appears to have been DOA . The diatoms continue to give me problems.
I added a AI Nero 3 which is helping break up some of the detritus buildup. Next week, I am kicking the filter sock to the curb and running a media basket with floss, chemi-pure elite and an undecided mechanical filter. I'm also adding a protein skimmer to the second chamber. With any luck, my parameters will start to stabilize and the diatoms will be on their way out.
. The diatoms continue to give me problems.I added a AI Nero 3 which is helping break up some of the detritus buildup. Next week, I am kicking the filter sock to the curb and running a media basket with floss, chemi-pure elite and an undecided mechanical filter. I'm also adding a protein skimmer to the second chamber. With any luck, my parameters will start to stabilize and the diatoms will be on their way out.
You can easily skip the skimmer with water changes. I have a WB20 and change 5 gals a week. It's quick and easy, parameters stay where they should be, nutrients low enough to avoid algae outbreaks and corals are growing.
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Yeah I'll admit I'm on the fence. But on one hand, the skimmer isn't all that expensive and could save issues if I ever have to miss a water change or two for any reason.You can easily skip the skimmer with water changes. I have a WB20 and change 5 gals a week. It's quick and easy, parameters stay where they should be, nutrients low enough to avoid algae outbreaks and corals are growing.
I've been in this hobby for over 40 years. The other end of the experience spectrum from you. I've been there, done that, with just about every method and every technology. When you're new in the hobby there's an inclination to rely on technology and really the best suggestion I can give to you is wait and see if you need a skimmer. Missing a water change or two isn't likely to be a crisis.
Here's a good reference. Josh from World Wide Corals talking about a WB20 that one of their employees is running in their shop. Check it out, it's worth your time and he gives really good advice.
Here's a good reference. Josh from World Wide Corals talking about a WB20 that one of their employees is running in their shop. Check it out, it's worth your time and he gives really good advice.
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