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Originally Posted by makers marc
I have a similar bloom as OP. Started at the 2 month mark after diatoms disappeared.
Also started with dry pukani and sand, the former was soaked in LC for a month so its not a phosphate issue. Seeded with one bottle of Seachem stability bacteria.
Seems this type of bacteria bloom happens more nowadays based on forum observation. Its reducing as im scrubbing the pukani and changing filter socks.. i even pulled the GFO offline the last.2 weeks in case its related to a nitrate phosphate imbalance?
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I agree. I also dont think I've seen a tank started with good live rock with an odd bacterial bloom. I think the common theme is more people are starting with dry rock and bottled bacteria. Thats why I made my suggestion of adding as many different types as possible/ and or seeding with good lr
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