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mcgyvr · 01/26/2017, 02:30 PM

I'm not seeing clear enough pictures but it could be dinoflagellates from your description.. (search for tons of "potential" remedies/treatment,etc.."..
NONE of them will have anything to do with mechanical filtration..

I'd start with a 3 day blackout (no lights.. very little of any ambient light..) and then siphon out as much as possible.. And see how that works.. or search for what others are doing..).. From the overflow pic I don't think thats it though..

I really don't see any problems except for whats growing on the overflow wall..

Frankly ditch the socks.. Its just another maintenance item that really is not needed and not that beneficial (IMO).. You can use them when doing water changes after you turkey baster the rocks to stir up detritus,etc.. then promptly remove and clean for next time..

and do you measure phosphates/nitrates? if so what are they?

01/26/2017, 02:30 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	I'm not seeing clear enough pictures but it could be dinoflagellates from your description.. (search for tons of "potential" remedies/treatment,etc..".. NONE of them will have anything to do with mechanical filtration.. I'd start with a 3 day blackout (no lights.. very little of any ambient light..) and then siphon out as much as possible.. And see how that works.. or search for what others are doing..).. From the overflow pic I don't think thats it though.. I really don't see any problems except for whats growing on the overflow wall.. Frankly ditch the socks.. Its just another maintenance item that really is not needed and not that beneficial (IMO).. You can use them when doing water changes after you turkey baster the rocks to stir up detritus,etc.. then promptly remove and clean for next time.. and do you measure phosphates/nitrates? if so what are they? __________________ Who me?