Looks Like I Have Dtom Bloom :(

[NuraNori]

Last time we had a diatom bloom, we switched from instant ocean salt to H2Ocean, got curtains and got more snails and crabs...was gone in 2 days....

But I agree if it's a new tank it will go through all three algae:green, brown and red...

I found Mexican turbo snails to be great for all 3 types but they stick to the rock and glass...

[buddyreefer]

Originally Posted by NuraNori

Last time we had a diatom bloom, we switched from instant ocean salt to H2Ocean, got curtains and got more snails and crabs...was gone in 2 days....

But I agree if it's a new tank it will go through all three algae:green, brown and red...

I found Mexican turbo snails to be great for all 3 types but they stick to the rock and glass...

Yes exactly the same thing, i had absolutely no cyano on the sandbed and once i started using H20ocean salt i started getting cyano, one thing that makes me wonder about this salt is the dirty brown residue on the plastic bucket i get when the salt is mixed up, (and i mix my salt for at least 48 hours)

[subman]

The surface skimmer attachment from Red sea will get rid of the surface scum. If you raise the gate on the inlet a little it will suck more surface water in and that will help as well. It's definitely one of the problems with this system.

http://www.seaquestmarine.com/Red_Se.../rsm_40287.htm

[fraggalrock]

I have some snails now three different kinds thanks to Anthony for picking them up for me! I also learned how to do my rocks better and I see the snails working away![IMG][/IMG]