drdripp
Community Member
Hello, I've noticed a translucent white substance at the bottom of my tank and in my rock. Can you tell what it might be? Images attached.
I am on day 29 of a new 20 gal tank with 2 clowns. The tank is live cycling using Seachem Prime, Stability, and API Quick Start. Below is a detailed log:
Blank or UNK means it was not measured/recorded. pH and nitrite is always measured using API Saltwater Master Test Kit (I know it's not that great). I switched to a Hanna tester for ammonia starting on the 28th and a Salifert Nitrate test on the 29th. I've been using Seachem Prime to shield my clowns from the ammonia. I haven't been able to detect nitrite or nitrate yet. Fish are acting normal. This is my first tank.
I am on day 29 of a new 20 gal tank with 2 clowns. The tank is live cycling using Seachem Prime, Stability, and API Quick Start. Below is a detailed log:
Blank or UNK means it was not measured/recorded. pH and nitrite is always measured using API Saltwater Master Test Kit (I know it's not that great). I switched to a Hanna tester for ammonia starting on the 28th and a Salifert Nitrate test on the 29th. I've been using Seachem Prime to shield my clowns from the ammonia. I haven't been able to detect nitrite or nitrate yet. Fish are acting normal. This is my first tank.
| Day | Date | Day of Week | Temp (F) | Specific Gravity | AM Feedings | PM Feedings | pH/NH3/NO2/NO3 (ppm) | Stability (mL) | Stress Guard | Prime (mL) | API QS (mL) | Notes |
| 0 | 31-May | W | 78 | 1.019 | UNK | UNK | 2.5 | Added water and sand to tank | ||||
| 1 | 1-Jun | R | UNK | UNK | 10 | Added 2 clowns to tank | ||||||
| 2 | 2-Jun | F | UNK | UNK | 10 | |||||||
| 3 | 3-Jun | S | 1.021 | UNK | UNK | 10 | ||||||
| 4 | 4-Jun | U | UNK | UNK | 10 | Flukes on black clown, treated with freshwater dip | ||||||
| 5 | 5-Jun | M | UNK | UNK | 10 | |||||||
| 6 | 6-Jun | T | UNK | UNK | 10 | |||||||
| 7 | 7-Jun | W | 1.021 | UNK | UNK | 10 | Treated tank with Prazipro | |||||
| 8 | 8-Jun | R | 1.0208 | UNK | UNK | 6.8/UNK/UNK/UNK | 10 | Began day/night cycle 1200-2100 | ||||
| 9 | 9-Jun | F | UNK | UNK | 10 | |||||||
| 10 | 10-Jun | S | UNK | UNK | 10 | |||||||
| 11 | 11-Jun | U | UNK | UNK | ||||||||
| 12 | 12-Jun | M | UNK | UNK | ||||||||
| 13 | 13-Jun | T | 1.0215 | UNK | UNK | |||||||
| 14 | 14-Jun | W | 1 | 1 | 7.8-9/UNK/UNK/UNK | Begin logging feedings | ||||||
| 15 | 15-Jun | R | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| 16 | 16-Jun | F | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| 17 | 17-Jun | S | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
| 18 | 18-Jun | U | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 19 | 19-Jun | M | 0 | 3 | 7.8-8/0/0/0 | 10 | ||||||
| 20 | 20-Jun | T | 1.023 | 1 | 1 | 5 | Topped up saltwater | |||||
| 21 | 21-Jun | W | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| 22 | 22-Jun | R | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| 23 | 23-Jun | F | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| 24 | 24-Jun | S | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 25 | 25-Jun | U | 2 | 7.9/0.25/0/0 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | High ammonia, added Prime | ||||
| 26 | 26-Jun | M | 1.0225 | 1 | 1 | 7.9/0.25/0/0 | 5 | 2.5 | 20 | Black clown appears to be healed from fluke wounds; water topped off with dechlorinated tap water, switched to API Quick Start; replaced a blue filter sponge with 250mL Seachem Matrix | ||
| 27 | 27-Jun | T | 1 | 1 | 7.6/0.25-0.50/0/0 | 2.5 | ||||||
| 28 | 28-Jun | W | 1 | 1 | UNK/0.62/UNK/UNK | 2.5 | 20 | Hanna NH3 tester arrives today, using that for NH3 measurements from now on | ||||
| 29 | 29-Jun | R | 1 | 1 | 7.9/1.03/0/0 | 2.5 | 20 | Salifert Nitrate Test arrives today, using that for NO3 measures from now on; Noticed white mucous-like substance at bottom of tank |
