So I just recently set up my aquarium and it is going through the ugly stage should I put a phosphate remover in the sump or let it be?
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What do you have running for filtration currently? I’ve personally never used any sort of “remover” beyond cheato and a skimmer. But I tend to be low tech and let things ride as far as new tanks go. Tanks need a little time to go through their phases as they mature. Trying to adjust small things as you are cycling/maturing a tank starts to feel like a dog chasing its own tail for me. But that’s simply my method and it’s for sure not the only way to reef.So I just recently set up my aquarium and it is going through the ugly stage should I put a phosphate remover in the sump or let it be?
parameters using API test kit= ph 8.2What do you have running for filtration currently? I’ve personally never used any sort of “remover” beyond cheato and a skimmer. But I tend to be low tech and let things ride as far as new tanks go. Tanks need a little time to go through their phases as they mature. Trying to adjust small things as you are cycling/maturing a tank starts to feel like a dog chasing its own tail for me. But that’s simply my method and it’s for sure not the only way to reef.
Do you know your water parameters at the moment?
Nothing seems out of the ordinary to me. Some folks will have reasons for not running carbon but that’s not a phosphate thing. One option you have is do is small frequent water changes if you felt so incline. That’s always a reasonable way to export nutrients. Beyond that, I’d let things continue and get something in there that will assist you. A pleasing macro algae (Not grape caulerpa!) would love to remove some nitrates and phosphates.parameters using API test kit= ph 8.2
Amonia .25
Nitrate 0
Nitrate 10ppm
Filtration is
activated carbon
skimmer
sponge
bio max
Lol!Don't add any removers or you may invite...
ok, thanks for the help!Nothing seems out of the ordinary to me. Some folks will have reasons for not running carbon but that’s not a phosphate thing. One option you have is do is small frequent water changes if you felt so incline. That’s always a reasonable way to export nutrients. Beyond that, I’d let things continue and get something in there that will assist you. A pleasing macro algae (Not grape caulerpa!) would love to remove some nitrates and phosphates.
During the "ugly stage" of a newly set up saltwater aquarium, it's common to experience algae blooms and other unsightly issues as the tank's biological processes stabilize. Whether or not you should use a phosphate remover in your sump depends on the severity of the issue and your specific circumstances.So I just recently set up my aquarium and it is going through the ugly stage should I put a phosphate remover in the sump or let it be?
I already have 3 hermits 5 astreas and 3 cerithsIf you haven’t already it would be a good time to add some cuc, snails, crabs, urchins, pods etc.
what are pods?If you haven’t already it would be a good time to add some cuc, snails, crabs, urchins, pods etc.
13.5 gallons and i have astrea and cerith snailsCopepods are small crustaceans that are great at helping with algae especially diatoms and are a great food source for fish. Some fish they are the only food source. I get mine every few months from Dinkins Aquatic Gardens. You can google their benefits. Happy reefing.
Another awesome thing about pods is they’re actually the same species as plankton from SpongeBob13.5 gallons and i have astrea and cerith snails
5 astrea
3 cerith
What type cerith?13.5 gallons and i have astrea and cerith snails
5 astrea
3 cerith
I have thought about an urchin but i was under the impression that they eat coralline algae, is this true?What type cerith?
You could add about 10 dwarf cerith snails, the dwarfs only get about 1/2 inch long full grown. They eat pretty much any type algae and they are small enough to get into the corners and stuff.
Might also look into an Urchin, I have a Purple, this type can be handled and wont sting you. I just had to pull cleaner shrimp molt off mine this morning.