My 72G Bowfront

[-=James=-]

Im also having a really bad diatom problem. It only exists where there is no flow (mostly under powerheads). I know its common for new tanks to have this but it still isnt normal to me....

[gobytron]

ensure you have adequate sand sifting action by your cuc, as long as thats the case you should see the diatoms clear up with some time.
Water changes won't hurt though.

Looks great so far though, 'nems are so cool when they are small.

[Carmen]

Very Cool aquascape James! Looks fantastic!

[-=James=-]

Originally Posted by gobytron

ensure you have adequate sand sifting action by your cuc, as long as thats the case you should see the diatoms clear up with some time.
Water changes won't hurt though.

Looks great so far though, 'nems are so cool when they are small.

I have blue leg hermits, astrea, turbo,and nassarius snails. None of them sift the sand and the nassarius just mix it a tiny bit.

What would you recommend?

Originally Posted by Carmen

Very Cool aquascape James! Looks fantastic!

Thanks! ALMOST as nice as your old one

[kien]

I've had a sand sifting starfish for years. He does a great job of sifting the sand. Gobies are great too. Although, they tend to kick up a lot of sand sometimes.

[-=James=-]

Originally Posted by kien

I've had a sand sifting starfish for years. He does a great job of sifting the sand. Gobies are great too. Although, they tend to kick up a lot of sand sometimes.

I was about to pick up a sandsifting star for $5 but I didnt think my sand could sustain it cause its fairly new...and I heard mixed reviews of how it will eat everything in the sand. I really want a goby...but heard it wont eat the algae on the sand.

PS your gsp looks awesome in my tank

[-=James=-]

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