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40ppm or about there

I was getting algae (may have been diatom - same color) on tank walls so I decided to do some housekeeping. I did a 20% water change and siphoned gravel/sand bed. I then did the same for the sump except it was 90% change. The sump produced very dirty water. Everything seems healthy but I have...

It certainly looks that way. I'm still doing a good system cleaning. Already changed my filter medium. I will change again after cleaning.

Would micro bubbles cause excessive algae?

I'm changing my filter medium today. I will vacuum bed and sump next water change which I have now decided to move up on my schedule. Thanks keep em coming guys!!!!

The tank has been up for a year. Unfortunately no phosphate test kit. I have hermits and snails, quite a few may need more, don't know. My test kit includes Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia and high PH Nitrates are at 5ppm

I use RO water. I will try shortening the lighting period. Any other ideas please beside liver stock. An obvious typo

I been having more algae growth than usual. 135 gallon reef What Changed - added LED lights Week later 20% water change Rearranged rock Week later 20% water change week later 20% water change The water changes were an effort to fight green algae. Now what I am getting...

I should have been more descriptive. 135 gal 18wx25hx72L lighting - Two Maxspect Razor 420r LEDS Top of rock approx. 10" below surface.

What soft corals would be a good beginner choice higher up in the tank?

I could seed coralline algae with rock I have or from aquarium walls and such.

I like that article especially the tank where they creating two separate "islands" of rock. They didn't fill the tank so much with rock but used less rock but more fish which I have seen myself when snorkeling. Thee also more open area which of course would allow more viewing of the smaller...

Is it safe to take the live rock out of the aquarium for a period of time without serious affect? Looking at aquascaping outside the aquarium per a member provided article.

That was perfect! thanks.

I used to keep a fish only 90 gallon aquarium years ago. Got a 135 gallon Oceanic last April. Still getting started. The break in went as scheduled. Only have one coral and two fish right, a mess of snails and crabs. Not much in it yet because I'm going to move soon. Look forward to advise in...

I have 135 gallon glass aquarium. I've had it almost a year. Had good luck so far, a bit of cyanobacteria but fought that out. What is the common practice with coralline algae growing on the back of the tank and of the overflow boxes? Just leave it grow or clean it off? Should I place enough...