Dinos? Diatoms
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reeftivo
Skim junkie
System looks new and going through what is commonly called the "ugly phase".
Could be a mix of diatoms, cyano and even a little dinos. A little hard to tell what types by the pics but still common with new systems. you're system is slowly building more microfauna and bacterial biomass, but that will take some time.
How old is the system, what kind of flow do you have and what are you water parameters?
Could be a mix of diatoms, cyano and even a little dinos. A little hard to tell what types by the pics but still common with new systems. you're system is slowly building more microfauna and bacterial biomass, but that will take some time.
How old is the system, what kind of flow do you have and what are you water parameters?
The system is about a month old but all the live rock and water came from a tank that had been running well over 8 months. As of flow I have the stock return nozzle but I’m ordering the duel flow nozzle. No wave maker. Last I checked my ammonia was 0, nitrite 0 and nitrate 20-30
reeftivo
Skim junkie
nice
don't stress. just let it run it's course. you'll want more flow than the returns if you plan to keep a mixed reef.
some real affordable options for wave makers out there and nice thing is they are controllable, so if you need more flow it's there
Thanks for the help, what wave maker would recommend? I didn’t know if one could even go in a 15 bc of the size
I picked up one of these a year or two ago just to check it out. It's worked flawlessly for me since.
I will definitely be getting it!
reeftivo
Skim junkie
+1
Also, the hygger controllers are better than the Jecod/Jebao pump controllers.
much more solid and streamline.
reeftivo
Skim junkie
if you get the hygger, don't freak if you see a little spark when you connect the cord to the controller. thats just the way they are manufactured. China must make these types of pumps with over extended contacts so you see the rapid power spark more visibly. Other companies have the pins tighter & more recessed within the controllers so you don't see it. no more threatening than static electricity
Twisk
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Thanks griss, I came across this thread and just picked up the 2600 Hygger as well for my new 32 bio cube. Thank You for the recommendation it looks like a nice discrete flow.
