ckovach333
04/28/2011, 10:13 AM
I have about two to three inches of live sand. Its different levels in different areas. I have noticed in one area at the bottom but not yet at the top of the sand i can see a little bit of a brown growth of some kind. I thought it was spreading but a week or two later it seems slightly smaller. Im not sure if it is something bad.
I have the normal brown growth on top of the tank. I think it is diatoms. The tank is three weeks old and my LFS said my water levels appear fine. .25 or less of ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5-10 nitrate. .1023 salinity. I initially used toap water but now have been using RO water to top off. PH looks good.
I lost a yellow tail damselfish. He turned pale one day and died and was always hiding in a corner. Now I have a domino damselfish who is always hiding behind my filter which comes up through the bottom of the glass and stand which is also where my heater is situated. He ate well yesterday after purchasing him. I dont want to also lose him.
I have a 750 koralia which Im not sure if that is scaring him. Its in a 45 gallon bow front. I have not done a water change and was told to wait until I see my green algae growing. Im concerned maybe I am not getting enough oxygen though I have my powerhead causing surface flow. I also have a fluval 205 cannister filter running. I also have carbon running and have not purchased my protein skimmer yet. I will get it in the next week or so. Im looking at the aquac remora skimmer with the maxi jet. I hope its not too loud lol. I have a seaclone 100 which i took down because it appears useless and cheap.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am also curious whether or not when I do syphon should i go to the bottom of the sand? I dont know if that will kill my good bacteria or not. Will that release toxins? Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions.
I have the normal brown growth on top of the tank. I think it is diatoms. The tank is three weeks old and my LFS said my water levels appear fine. .25 or less of ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5-10 nitrate. .1023 salinity. I initially used toap water but now have been using RO water to top off. PH looks good.
I lost a yellow tail damselfish. He turned pale one day and died and was always hiding in a corner. Now I have a domino damselfish who is always hiding behind my filter which comes up through the bottom of the glass and stand which is also where my heater is situated. He ate well yesterday after purchasing him. I dont want to also lose him.
I have a 750 koralia which Im not sure if that is scaring him. Its in a 45 gallon bow front. I have not done a water change and was told to wait until I see my green algae growing. Im concerned maybe I am not getting enough oxygen though I have my powerhead causing surface flow. I also have a fluval 205 cannister filter running. I also have carbon running and have not purchased my protein skimmer yet. I will get it in the next week or so. Im looking at the aquac remora skimmer with the maxi jet. I hope its not too loud lol. I have a seaclone 100 which i took down because it appears useless and cheap.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am also curious whether or not when I do syphon should i go to the bottom of the sand? I dont know if that will kill my good bacteria or not. Will that release toxins? Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions.