My bad, not from aragonite. I considered that the excess co2 from the calcium reactor as combining with carbonate alkalinity then thru photosynthesis became a carbohydrate in the form of glucose.
My bad, not from aragonite. I considered that the excess co2 from the calcium reactor as combining with carbonate alkalinity then thru photosynthesis became a carbohydrate in the form of glucose.
@Randy Holmes-Farley
I consider CO2 as a major source of carbon added to our oceans and will attempt to utilize a calcium reactor in a 55G seaweed grow-out monoculture of Gracilaria Hayi.
Do you mean I need to have my NO₂ around 0 for the NO₃ test to be accurate? Interesting, I didn’t know that. I should probably relax and give it some time to cycle and establish.
Do you mean I need to have my NO₂ around 0 for the NO₃ test to be accurate? Interesting, I didn’t know that. I should probably relax and give it some time to cycle and establish.
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Plumb the cannister filter discharge into the ug filter and reverse flow.
It looks like you started this tank less than 2 weeks ago. If that is the case, then it's probably too early to add macroalgae. I follow this guy's YouTube channel and he has some great information. As for lighting, I have a full spectrum freshwater light over my refugium and it's growing both reds and greens. I also have some sand in a corner of the refugium and live rocks.
The issue I’m having with my macroalgae is that it’s getting covered by diatoms, which might be blocking light and hindering its growth. I’ve read this often happens in new tanks. I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to remedy this.
Yes, my tank is 2w old, and I’ve already watched that video—it’s absolutely terrifying! But I already got the macroalgae, so there’s no turning back now. Thanks for the links! Great tank!
Yes, I have RO, but I used quartz sand, which supplies silicates—probably not the best decision. I’m unsure if I should switch it out for live sand now to avoid a diatom apocalypse before it’s too late.
Diatoms are not an apocalypse. Because I focus on invertebrates, sponges and clean up crew, I don’t subscribe to clean is better. My focus is a mixed garden Caribbean lagoon with ornamental seaweeds.
Back in the day, I operated a 29G high display using white sugar sand which was high in silicates. In those days, I didn’t know what silicates were. I added janitors when I saw the brown accent on the sand. The tank was fishless but had peppermint shrimp that spawned, yet I couldn’t raise the larvae.
Some janitors like urchins are ill advised with ornamental seaweeds. While I use urchins as janitors, I don’t allow then near Bortacladia
