algea breakout!!!

[cypress]

its all over my tank lol , but i have a question wut is the best way to clean the top of ur sand bed?? i just mixed the sand around a bit , wut should i do??

 

[sammystingray]

Since you mention cukes.....I have never had a sand sifting one......anyone have pics, and what exactly have they done for you? Are they hardy/long lived? toxins? Any other info? I may be interested in one, but have very little knowledge on them....thanks...cypress, sorry, I'm not trying to steal the thread. What kind of algae is on your sandbed?

 

[goldrush]

If it's a reef you're trying to maintain,DO NOT mix the sand around. You will destroy the natural filtration system you are trying to create.

 

[cypress]

then wut do u sugest i do?

 

[broomer5]

Test for nitrate and phosphate - and report your findings here.
Nitrate + phosphates + lighting = algae.

 

[cypress]

nitrite = <0.3 mg/l
ph= 8.0
is that good?

 

[timsedwards]

its niTRATE you need to test for. Phosphates is also what you need to test for, and perhaps silicates. pH is a little low...was that taken during the day?
All the best,
Tim.

 

[cypress]

ya it was a lil bit ago , i dont have a nitrate tester though

 

[cypress]

my friend does thow

 

[timsedwards]

well you need nitrate tester. So what were the results??! lol.
Let us know the results, what water you are using etc.

 

[cypress]

alright i will ASAP