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08-10-2011, 01:38 PM
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the sand in my tank keeps going brown
Hi all. I need help the sand in my tank keeps going brown! And I don't know why! Can anyone help?
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08-10-2011, 01:45 PM
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We're gone need more info water parameters temp how long has it been up and running the more info you can provide the better
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08-10-2011, 02:08 PM
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New tank? Had my diatoms for about 3 weeks - WC's, heavy skimming, light cycle 6 hours and now clean.
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08-10-2011, 03:01 PM
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Ph, 8.8 ammonia, 0 ppm nitrite ( no2-) 0 ppm nitrate ( no3-) 20 ppm
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08-10-2011, 03:03 PM
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The temp of the tank is 25 c 80 f
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08-10-2011, 03:35 PM
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Do a couple of 10-15% pwc and it start clearing up. Has your tank already cycled? If not, could be toward the end and it will clear up.
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08-10-2011, 04:27 PM
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Yes it has cycled there was alot more but it is getting better but it just seem to be taking so long and every day I'm having to tune the sand over to get rid of all the brown
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08-10-2011, 04:31 PM
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I know the feeling. Be patient, it will go away before u know it. Also, if don't already have them, get some reef cleaners. www.reefcleaners.org. Helped me out a lot...
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08-10-2011, 04:59 PM
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Yes it has cycled there was alot more but it is getting better but it just seem to be taking so long and every day I'm having to tune the sand over to get rid of all the brown
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If your ammonia is 8.8 your tank hasn't cycled yet.
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08-10-2011, 05:01 PM
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If your ammonia is 8.8 your tank hasn't cycled yet.
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Sorry misread your previous post.
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08-10-2011, 11:05 PM
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Yes was very happy with my order from reef cleaners.
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08-11-2011, 06:26 AM
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Do thay post to the uk ( London)?
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08-11-2011, 06:47 AM
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Yes it has cycled there was alot more but it is getting better but it just seem to be taking so long and every day I'm having to tune the sand over to get rid of all the brown
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Dont stir your sand it releases the detritus and it will feed the diatoms turning your sand brown it will clear on it's own PWC's are the way to get rid of it
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08-11-2011, 07:35 AM
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See I didn't know that thanks
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08-11-2011, 07:37 AM
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Do you know if Reef Cleaners will post to the uk (London)
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08-11-2011, 10:33 AM
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Not sure, check out the site and you can also e-mail them from there.
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08-11-2011, 01:47 PM
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Ok thanks I sent a email and thay don't sent to the uk if anyone knows of some one that will post to the uk (London) this will help me out alot
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08-11-2011, 03:49 PM
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You can try and PM GoldieLocks1 She's in the UK and may be able to asn. for you.
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08-11-2011, 05:30 PM
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Ok has she got a web site? Or how do I get hold of her?
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08-11-2011, 06:28 PM
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