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Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Probably algae bloom. What test kits are you using? Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.
 
Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Probably algae bloom. What test kits are you using? Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.
Salifert for now..
 
Hi from Slovenia,

I am totaly new at sea water aquarium and so happy that it is posible to have my little reef..

We own RedSea Reefer 170 and it is running from 15.4.2021..so still cycling.. But have a few fish, critters and softies..

And then the fun begin.. Ugly phase, green alge.. And now the water is kinda cloudy /fogy.. Any idea why and how to stop it?

Parameters:
T: 25.2°C
Salinity: 1.024
Ph: 8.15
NH3: 0.25
NO2: 0
PO4: 0
NO3: 30
Mg: 1470
Ca: 470
KH: 10.9
The last 4 going down..

Will be happy for some advice.. Tnx
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Welcome!

Glad you joined
 
Update..
So now we have rediesh alge i guess.. Rock and sand, even flow pump is red/brown.. Guess thst is ok?
 
Welcome! As others have pointed out, looks like a possible bacterial bloom to me, just make sure to aerate!
 
Thanks guys
UV light saved everything..
But now it looks that we have Dinos
And i have na empty crab Shell

Ah...allways something..
 

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