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03-30-2006, 08:45 PM
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Just Moved In
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2 weeks old
Well my tank is 2 weeks old and am starting to see progress in the live rock. Salinity---1.023
p.h ----8.2 No2 ----0.1 No2 ----between 50-100 nh3---0.1 Now the questions. I am starting to get brown algea growing on the rocks and the powerheads. Do I leave it alone or get something to eat it? What would you suggest. The Nitrates are still high. I am starting to do water changes 25% at a crack. Do it every day? Also will the water changes take care of the high Nitrates? I also have raw shrimp to help age the tank. Right? thanks for your advice in advance,.  |
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03-30-2006, 09:28 PM
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Owner
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Hi lefty,
This is probably diatoms and should be left alone as it will quickly go away. I would suspect in 3-4 weeks. |
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03-30-2006, 09:54 PM
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Just Moved In
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would you do 25% water every day to get the nitrates under control?
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03-30-2006, 11:07 PM
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Only been two weeks, tanks needs to run its course. Leave it alone and let it do its thing..
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03-31-2006, 07:58 AM
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03-31-2006, 10:27 AM
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I agree, however going ahead and starting your normal water change regime would be a good idea. If you are planning to do 10% weekly, or whatever, I would go ahead and start them up.
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03-31-2006, 07:57 PM
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Just Moved In
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All right That I will do. I'm not on this page not to take your advice. Will start 10%ers Thanks
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03-31-2006, 08:10 PM
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Good deal! Keep us updated on the tanks progress. Remember with water changes, a steady, frequent schedule is best.
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03-31-2006, 09:05 PM
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Just Moved In
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How often do you recommend doing test with the numbers I have? Once a week / thice a week?......
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03-31-2006, 10:32 PM
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I think once per week will suffice unless you see something alarming.
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03-31-2006, 10:45 PM
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Just Moved In
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thanks again for the great advice will keep you posted.
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