Algae problems, Cyano or Diatoms?

[GoFish]

Does anyone else think that really coarse substrate like that could cause issues by trapping detritus and pockets of stagnant water? I would think the water quality at the bottom of the tank could contribute to algae.
Just a thought

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Vancity

Does anyone else think that really coarse substrate like that could cause issues by trapping detritus and pockets of stagnant water? I would think the water quality at the bottom of the tank could contribute to algae.
Just a thought

yes absolutely , while ditrius its self is near the end of the line , trapped foods def will break down into nitrogen and phosphorus which can fuel cyano for sure

i personally wouldn't have such a large grain sand bed either

[Humpty]

Originally Posted by reefwars

have a read here to get you started

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...=carbon+dosing


if you want to go further come see me:

Thanks a lot! I'll definitely take you up on that offer. I met you before I started my tank and you gave me a good reef tank rundown.

I'm not sure what made me decide to go with that substrate. I use sand in all my freshwater tanks so detritus builds up on top of the sand and doesn't get stuck in it so much.
I never been a heavy feeder. I vacuum the gravel when I do water changes. I turkey bast the rocks once a week and put on the filter sock to catch floaties. I was hoping with those practices and a large cleanup crew I can keep on top of build up. There isn't much stock in the tank so I won't have a ton of detrius.

[Howie]

Originally Posted by reefwars

have a read here to get you started

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...=carbon+dosing


if you want to go further come see me:

Great link, good read for sure