My tank is going on three months now. I just turned on the lights two weeks ago.
Salinity 34.6
PH 8.0
Temp 78
NO3 7.9
PO4 0.07
ALK 9.9 (I use IO Reef Crystals)
I assume this is the ugly phase starting since I turned on the lights. Tank currently has 6 fish and a couple of shrimp. True color of the new growth is a redish brown fuzz With little hairs in it. It’s only where the light hits the rock. Am I seeing diatoms or something else? Also, is it time to go pick up some snails to start munching it down or just let it run its course?
Jetson
Salinity 34.6
PH 8.0
Temp 78
NO3 7.9
PO4 0.07
ALK 9.9 (I use IO Reef Crystals)
I assume this is the ugly phase starting since I turned on the lights. Tank currently has 6 fish and a couple of shrimp. True color of the new growth is a redish brown fuzz With little hairs in it. It’s only where the light hits the rock. Am I seeing diatoms or something else? Also, is it time to go pick up some snails to start munching it down or just let it run its course?
Jetson