I did clean the sand and I picked off a lot of algae from the back of the base rocks. But I have yet to take out some rocks and blast them.Did you clean rock and sand I cant tell?
Once I get back home today, I will deep clean at least 2 rocks.
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I did clean the sand and I picked off a lot of algae from the back of the base rocks. But I have yet to take out some rocks and blast them.Did you clean rock and sand I cant tell?
What where params when you tested last? Looks like both nitrates and phosphates elevated on you a little. As expected.I did clean the sand and I picked off a lot of algae from the back of the base rocks. But I have yet to take out some rocks and blast them.
Once I get back home today, I will deep clean at least 2 rocks.
Yes, sorry, I meant 25ppm.Are your nitrates at 0.25ppm or 25ppm (pretty sure the only tester with 0.25 resolution is the Hanna LR nitrate checker)?
So you went from 0- 25 ppm nitrates since all this occured?Yes, sorry, I meant 25ppm.
So you went from 0- 25 ppm nitrates since all this occured?
Possibly. Could be error and/or lots of cyano and algae death. My Nitrates went from 15ppm to undetectable high nitrates when I treat my system for cyano. Also seen huge fluctuations when I was battling turf algae.Perhaps the old nitrate test was a different kit than what he's using now?
It is definitely an error. Either I did this last test wrong, or the one before that. ;FacepalmCould be error
Trying to think of when I would have time to do this.This is why I'm saying full system scrub and redo. Just killed a bunch of algae and most likely cyano during blackout. Only to release nutrients back into system to fuel turf algae now that lights are on.
Destroying it at surface level with complete scrub down with weekly water changes is only way hes gonna get a handle on things.
James post up some pix of your tank looking like the one Brandon posted for you. Until you do that its really only kinda beating a dead horse.
No easy way out of it all. Hard work and dedication will get you to next level. Once next level is achieved then we can help you maintain your reef like a boss lol
Wish there was a quick fix honestly but I would take how ever many months it took to let it get that way and factor in thats how long it going to take to fix it especially if you slow play.
Don't be surprised if its correctIt is definitely an error. Either I did this last test wrong, or the one before that. ;Facepalm
I will re test when I get home, and make sure I do it CORRECTLY this time.
Don't be surprised if its correct
Yes. If you can find a couple Rubbermaid tubs and buckets in garage save your water, corals and fish in buckets. Yank it all out. Rinse sand. Scrub down rock and rinse like we talked about.Trying to think of when I would have time to do this.
I have work tomorrow and then my homeschool group meeting the next day, so it would probably have to be Friday.
Would it be OK to wait this long?
I know the rip clean is key here. New systems benefit so much, and much older systems can as well. If needed.This is why I'm saying full system scrub and redo. Just killed a bunch of algae and most likely cyano during blackout. Only to release nutrients back into system to fuel turf algae now that lights are on.
Destroying it at surface level with complete scrub down with weekly water changes is only way hes gonna get a handle on things.
James post up some pix of your tank looking like the one Brandon posted for you. Until you do that its really only kinda beating a dead horse.
No easy way out of it all. Hard work and dedication will get you to next level. Once next level is achieved then we can help you maintain your reef like a boss lol
Wish there was a quick fix honestly but I would take how ever many months it took to let it get that way and factor in thats how long it going to take to fix it especially if you slow play.
For sure. I'll be honest id hate to see what that algae does once it starts growing on Torch skeleton and encroaching tissue. I know I have certain shrooms that melt just thinking about things like that.I know the rip clean is key here. New systems benefit so much, and much older systems can as well. If needed.
;Dead It's how I lost bubble corals I bought from petco. I didn't see there was algae growing on their septa. Until, it was able to take over the skeleton. It's horrible.For sure. I'll be honest id hate to see what that algae does once it starts growing on Torch skeleton and encroaching tissue. I know I have certain shrooms that melt just thinking about things like that.