How long does it take for the ugly stage to pass, also from what I read, it’s algae that has outcompeted bacteria, is it possible to add more bacteria in a bottle to help combat the brown algae? Oh and what’s after the ugly stage?
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My tank was about a year old when it wrapped up. At that point coraline has taken over and other algae doesn't grow like it used to.How long does it take for the ugly stage to pass, also from what I read, it’s algae that has outcompeted bacteria, is it possible to add more bacteria in a bottle to help combat the brown algae? Oh and what’s after the ugly stage?
So what color does the rocks turn or do they stay brown?My tank was about a year old when it wrapped up. At that point coraline has taken over and other algae doesn't grow like it used to.
should get a rich purple with coraline over time if calcium and other levels are in a good rangeSo what color does the rocks turn or do they stay brown?
Can you explain the side note. Dealing with a newbie. Not familiar with all the acronymsafter ugly stage is probably an over correction and a different ugly stage when nutrients bottom out
or maybe I'm just bad at it lol
Side note: adding live phyto regularly helped me a solid amount as did an ATS to outcompete
Also does adding phyto work with Fowlr tanks too?after ugly stage is probably an over correction and a different ugly stage when nutrients bottom out
or maybe I'm just bad at it lol
Side note: adding live phyto regularly helped me a solid amount as did an ATS to outcompete
absolutely unless im missing something. the phyto can pick up scarce nutrients that some of the larger macros can utilize and will then fuel nuisance algaes.Also does adding phyto work with Fowlr tanks too?
pretty much nailed it!I’ve never really experienced a ugly stage but I’ve always heavily seeded with other LR or filters. I guess you can’t skip but can the ugly stage be real minimal if seeded with LR and filters?
I diss Phyto for my pods...Do peeps dose on Phyto on newly started seeded tanks for the algae reason? If so how much..? Never knew ...Basically ugly phase is all of the different types of algaes racing to outcompete each other for nutrients and light. as @TnFishwater98 said, adding established rock means adding a lot of nitrifying bacteria that is at a high enough quantity to stomp out the other algaes before they are able to take off. The ideas behind adding phyto follow the same principles, creating a population of a desired algaes that will outcompete the ugly ones
I diss Phyto for my pods...Do peeps dose on Phyto on newly started seeded tanks for the algae reason? If so how much..? Never knew ...
At least you’re honest with your hypothesis...Makes senseI didn't and had an ugly phase. I would assume dosing phyto from the start would have some impacts. I cant responsibly say more than that lol
basically my assumptions are rooted in the properties of pre-seeded live rock. I don't think it would have that dramatic of an impact but definitely someAt least you honest with your hypothesis...Makes sense
From what I've heard across this board dry rock makes everything tougher for the first year or so. Next go around I'm using all mature rock. It all depends on if you're a quarantine fanatic or not. Personally I welcome the diversity. Next tank I'm using all KP and Gulfliverock. I'm going to order some from both lol.basically my assumptions are rooted in the properties of pre-seeded live rock. I don't think it would have that dramatic of an impact but definitely some
me too lolFrom what I've heard across this board dry rock makes everything tougher for the first year or so. Next go around I'm using all mature rock. It all depends on if you're a quarantine fanatic or not. Personally I welcome the diversity. Next tank I'm using all KP and Gulfliverock. I'm going to order some from both lol.