Best way to get a filter

[Ellie2103]

Hi
I need opinions of a sump/refungium. I build a sump like the double sumo concept. My Tank is getting with like red algae all the way. My fishes are dying to. What I could do.

Thanks
Herbert

[Sisterlimonpot]

Please post your water parameters.
Temp
PH
Amm
Nitrite
Nitrate
Salinity
and if you also test for:
Alk
Cal
Mag

what type of lights are you using and how old are they?
What type of flow do you have in the tank?

[Ellie2103]

Temp 79
PH.7
Amm 0
Nitrite 2.0
Nitrate 1.0
Alk 300
Cal ?
mag ?
dual 250 watts doble 6 month old
75 galons tank
1200 gph return
In tank a 2 and 4 koralia
55g sump with octupus skimer

Thanks for helping. I am not a pro in saltwater
Herbert
hcakebox@bellsouth.net

[Zebodog]

PH and Nitrite both look suspect.

[Ellie2103]

Is there a computer program that monitor this elements on the tank.
What you recomend.

Thanks

[Zebodog]

Outside of specialized hardware, I don't know of any computer programs that will do (what I think) you're asking.

My recommendation would be to start at this link http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php and invest a few hours in Randy's insights.

[tmgrash]

How long has your tank been set up? I am assuming 6mo because that's how old your lights are. You are probably just cycling. I would just do a small 10% water change and not add anything for a couple months, with a skimmer and refugium it will go away. Take things slow in a reef tank, and when you think your going slow enough, go slower:)

[drparker]

My recommendation would be to start at this link http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php and invest a few hours in Randy's insights.

A Big +1, Following Randy's advice has had a huge impact on my tanks success.

I had to read and re-read and asked plenty of questions but once I got it, it's very simple and easy to maintain.