azeritis
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I am in the 3rd week of the cycle. everything seems to be going ok. ammonia is dropping, nitrites are low, nitrates rise etc..., although I have a an algea outbreak (brown). I add tap water for top off.
The question though is when do I start to use the skimmer. And will it help control the algea since it supposedly removes nutrients that contribute to the algea growth? My phiosphate level is .25 or so, which I guess is the main cause for the algea but there is little I can do about it now. When the weather warms up a bit, I will start using sea water for changes and top offs, and RO units are not that available here.....
The question though is when do I start to use the skimmer. And will it help control the algea since it supposedly removes nutrients that contribute to the algea growth? My phiosphate level is .25 or so, which I guess is the main cause for the algea but there is little I can do about it now. When the weather warms up a bit, I will start using sea water for changes and top offs, and RO units are not that available here.....