Dirty Sand Problem

[Crystal A]

Once a week, I find is best.

 

[carey]

I agree, once a week is a great place to be at for water changes. if you have to do an extra one week here or there that's fine too. Anything to export those excess nutrients out.

 

[Evilbass]

Kvark, how much are you feeding and how often?

 

[Kvark27]

How much would all of you recommend changing each week though?

I don't have a set schedule. Maybe every other day or every few days just a little pinch..

 

[Crystal A]

I so three gallons every week. Works for me and I've done it since the beginning so not haveing problems so far.

 

[Crystal A]

So how is the tank doing now? Been a few days since you have posted an update.

 

[Kvark27]

I was out of town for a few days but it looked pretty good today. Still not 100% but it's much better than what it was. I plan on changing out 10 more gallons in the next few days.

 

[Crystal A]

Well that's good to hear. Make sure to post some pics.

 

[Kvark27]

I will today, I'm about to change 10 gallons. Is there a proper way to clean the power head? Mine looks pretty dirty.

 

[carey]

I soak my powerheads every few months in a vinegar and water solution. It gets all the coralline off and they look brand new after wards.

 

[Kvark27]

here is what it looks like right when the light comes on. I just did a PWC too.

 

[Crystal A]

Wow ten thousand times better!! Awsome keep up the water changes and I no time you will be able to add some more corals.

 

[I.have.the.salty.bug]

I've been lucky & not had them issues in my nano, but the info on here was brilliant for future reference!! Good look with it though it looks good.

 

[Kvark27]

Well my tank is doing great now. Everything is testing out perfect and the sand is looking great. I am keeping up with my water changes so this hopefully never comes back.

Also, today I added a Small Half-Black Angelfish. When I get a good picture, I'll post it! So far it's doing great.

 

[Russ_gibbo1985]

WOW so much better now the tank is looking great kvark!

 

[Kvark27]

Thanks! Here is a picture of my new Angelfish. A little blurry because he never stops moving. I love this guy!

 

[Crystal A]

How's the tank doing?

 

[Luckysfrags]

Is that a lemon peel angel?

 

[Kvark27]

Tank is doing much better now. I am doing many more water changes and keeping up with the filter. I can't seem to keep turbo snails alive though.. Not sure what to do.

That is actually a Half Black Angel? I guess they are called.. Love the guy and he has some great colors. Nips at the coral a little bit but not a huge problem.

 

[Crystal A]

Most of your algae is Probaly gone so the turbo has nothing to eat! Lol