Algae problems, Cyano or Diatoms?

[reefwars]

For phosphate I prefer a Hanna tester or a salifert test kit

I wouldn't worry too much about it yet maybe kill the lights for a day or two then if it comes back look at other things like nutrient import/export

[Humpty]

Ok so should I blackout the main tank and leave the light on in the sump for the chaeto or black out both tanks?
I know the blackout works amazing in planted tanks but will the corals handle the blackout ok? I have candy canes, lobos, favias, hammer, frogspawn, mushrooms, and a few zoas.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Humpty

Ok so should I blackout the main tank and leave the light on in the sump for the chaeto or black out both tanks?
I know the blackout works amazing in planted tanks but will the corals handle the blackout ok? I have candy canes, lobos, favias, hammer, frogspawn, mushrooms, and a few zoas.

most likely dont have to go to that extreme , but just to not turn your lights on for a day ....everything else stays the same

its not a bad case so no need to pull out the big guns unless it doesnt go away

[Humpty]

Originally Posted by reefwars

most likely dont have to go to that extreme , but just to not turn your lights on for a day ....everything else stays the same

its not a bad case so no need to pull out the big guns unless it doesnt go away

I agree that its not too bad yet. I like to make small changes, big changes seem to cause more problems.

I've been reading about vinegar dosing, it's interesting. Is this something I should start doing or should I give it more time for my tank to system to balance out? Or stay away from it unless it is needed?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Humpty

I agree that its not too bad yet. I like to make small changes, big changes seem to cause more problems.

I've been reading about vinegar dosing, it's interesting. Is this something I should start doing or should I give it more time for my tank to system to balance out? Or stay away from it unless it is needed?

it can be done from the minute the first foods hit the water , however you should read on it and what it does , whats needed to do it and what some of the consequences can be.

i can def help you get started or at least put a nutrient export plan into place , would be best to come see me at concept(denny) and i can show you a few things and go over some info with you


cheers

denny

[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:

[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