Bleached Coraline Algae -A Sign Of......?

[DiverDude]

Yup, I've seen several calculators. I just don't like massive changes in any tank parameter in a hurry.

Also, I'm trying to find a 'recipie' that works for my setup so that I can dose specific amounts of Ca Mg Alk with my water change each week. If I can find the 'magic' numbers then I should be able to maintain fairly stable levels with my weekly water changes and not have to do any other dosing.

Thats the idea at least.

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by DiverDude

Ricky, Ricky, Ricky....

Alk is measuerd in Meq, not DKH. 2.5 is fine
Mg is a tad low but that's not the issue, I don't think.

My comment about replacing the bio-pellets with PhosBan was because I only have space for the single reactor and I can't run both in 1 reactor. I know the pellets aren't the issue but if phosphates are, PhosBan may be a better use of the reactor for a while.

I hear you on flow but it's the dead sea hare that's in the lowest flow part of the tank that's the real problem. Once that's out, I hope to see improvement (if, in fact, I can find it). I'll try to open up the rockwork a bit at the same time if I can.

OOOPS, HEHE sorry read to fast, YUP, I am talking in DKH from 7-12

Well I am still on track for the other things. Boy you are a tough cracker!!!!

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by DiverDude

Ricky, Ricky, Ricky....

Alk is measuerd in Meq, not DKH. 2.5 is fine

ALk is also measured in Dkh for the German side of the house that is where it started from. on the MEG/L yes 2.5 is fine

[fishytime]

I would really work hard to try and get that Mg up......most algaes dont appreciate Mg levels at or above the accepted range.......If one of your "big three" (Ca, Mg and DKH) is out of whack, it can have a big effect one everything.....