LowKey
09/06/2005, 07:48 AM
I'd like to start off by saying thanks to all who assisted in getting my 90 plus sump (120 AquaC skimmer) project up and running.
Status:
No soft coral fatalities
anemone is looking good
my two older clowns bit the dust
my Tomato Clown and Firehawk are going strong
Coralline is establishing nicely
Balance:
RO/DI is heaven sent!
But the water the system produces is rather acidic (6.8ph)
Overall, the balance is relatively consistent.
Except for Alk and Cal.
I find myself continuously fighting to bring the Alk and Cal parameters up to par. Im currently using the Kent Part A and B
Algae:
Im getting a constant maroon (silt like) algae growth forming in the sand.
And of course, some green (hair) algea forming here and there. Nothing out of control.
Reef Crew:
At the moment, my reef crew lack’s infantry. About 12 turbos and 10 hermits, and countless tiny starsfish and snails.
My next reef crew acquisitions:
More snails
reef friendly sand sifting star or Pistol shrimp and goby
Lawnmower Blemy
But I would like to see the tank settle before adding anything else.
Ideally, id like to be algae free (wouldn’t everyone?) . But Id like to go about solving my minor problems the right way.
Are my current algae issues caused by the young age of the system, water balance, or lack of reef crew?
When should I consider safely building up the reef crew?
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Thanks again
Status:
No soft coral fatalities
anemone is looking good
my two older clowns bit the dust
my Tomato Clown and Firehawk are going strong
Coralline is establishing nicely
Balance:
RO/DI is heaven sent!
But the water the system produces is rather acidic (6.8ph)
Overall, the balance is relatively consistent.
Except for Alk and Cal.
I find myself continuously fighting to bring the Alk and Cal parameters up to par. Im currently using the Kent Part A and B
Algae:
Im getting a constant maroon (silt like) algae growth forming in the sand.
And of course, some green (hair) algea forming here and there. Nothing out of control.
Reef Crew:
At the moment, my reef crew lack’s infantry. About 12 turbos and 10 hermits, and countless tiny starsfish and snails.
My next reef crew acquisitions:
More snails
reef friendly sand sifting star or Pistol shrimp and goby
Lawnmower Blemy
But I would like to see the tank settle before adding anything else.
Ideally, id like to be algae free (wouldn’t everyone?) . But Id like to go about solving my minor problems the right way.
Are my current algae issues caused by the young age of the system, water balance, or lack of reef crew?
When should I consider safely building up the reef crew?
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Thanks again