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  1. marquet

    Brown Sand?

    ARE u saying take out the bioballs? I won't siphon the sand since you're right about the DSB, have not seen bristle worms yet. Not understanding about not having adquate export of nutriens. I am using my tap water. But had test done on the water itself by people selling water units and when...
  2. marquet

    Brown Sand?

    now my water looks like someone added chocolate milk in ther. very nasty. Should I take the fish out(2 perc. clowns,Salfin tang, Emporator Angel) They are swimming fine like it aint nobodys business. {if it ain't broke don't fix it???} Mixing new water today and going to do a water change while...
  3. marquet

    Brown Sand?

    there are JBJ PC on the tank as well. I know I need more LR but can't get now, other bills. 24 Mexican turbos, 36 Margarita Snails, 36 Baja snails, 12 Bumble Bee, 12 Baha red Legged hermit, The sand is Pure Caribbean Aragonite. I am going to change the carbon in the filter now and take out the...
  4. marquet

    Brown Sand?

    here is a pic
  5. marquet

    Brown Sand?

    The tank has been setup since maybe August and LFS tested the phosphates and said they aren't to bad but 0.6 if I recall. sugar sized sand with deep sand bed 5"-6" running a sump w/bio balls and running carbon on the top of the sump as well as the bottom of the bio balls tray. vps skimmer...
  6. marquet

    Brown Sand?

    Why does my sand and LR turn brown 2-3 days after I clean the tank and glass? Have a 400w MH over a 150 gal tall. There are a clean up crew of 2 dz of: Turbos,bumble bee,margarita,baha snails and crabs. Thur.11-5-02 add 55# of LR, where as I know that will throw my tank into a cycle, but this...
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