cloudy water

[kwandrsn]

Look in current thread tab for coral showcase. Lots of good pics.

Found it I want some

 

[apet66]

I know right! It will give you some ideas.

 

[kwandrsn]

yeah it'll be a while before I can get any

 

[apet66]

As long as your water parameters are ok to sustain coral you can start when your tank cycles.

 

[kwandrsn]

Well as of the other day when I went to AC they are now I, asked him what I needed to do with this coral and he said everything was fine now but in a few months I may want to start using reef code a & b and maybe iodine too

 

[apet66]

The reef code A & B are a good thing to have on hand. Iodine can be tricky from what I've heard. I don't use it, its easy to overdose I guess.

 

[kwandrsn]

I don't know that's what he told me I'm gonna order the reef code soon. He also told me to buy 2 single test kits I think he said carbonate hardness and calcium

 

[apet66]

I don't know that's what he told me I'm gonna order the reef code soon. He also told me to buy 2 single test kits I think he said carbonate hardness and calcium

I agree, the KH and calcium will have to be monitored closely for healthy coral.

 

[kwandrsn]

I was looking at the API reef kit and it comes with those two and phosphate and nitrate. I've got nitrate coming I'm my salt kit do I need phosphate?

 

[apet66]

It's not bad to have. I don't have a phosohate tester but every 2 weeks I have a/c test for it. I'm closer to them so I can do that. For you it would be impractical.

 

[kwandrsn]

Yeah I may buy it too

 

[kwandrsn]

Why is my sand turning brown?

 

[apet66]

Those are diatomes.

 

[kwandrsn]

Good or bad?

 

[apet66]

It's a natural part of the process. It's healthy.

 

[kwandrsn]

that's cool

 

[apet66]

Your on your way to a happy reef!

 

[Convict2161]

Agreed. Diatoms your on your way my friend. That's a good sign.

 

[kwandrsn]

Any reason why the sand is only turning brown on one side or will it spread?

 

[apet66]

It could be circulation, lighting. It usually forms in the lower circulation areas.