Reefers4U
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Reefers4U
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: LA
Posts: 542
Microalgae Growth Question
I am noticing that my tank is unusually clean.
There is no detritus anywhere, the sand looks nice but I am also unable to grow nice hair algae in the system to cover rocks and epoxied places.
My lights are on 13 hours a day and I started a little heavier feeding then normal to see if I can spur a growth cycle.
Might I have an Iron problem?? Or what is the deal? There seems to be some limiting factor that is effecting the tank as the corals don't seem to grow as fast as some of my other tanks in the past.
Params have been verified - they are within normal specs.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone
Reefers4U
Registered Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: LA
Posts: 542
Microalgae Growth Question
I am noticing that my tank is unusually clean.
There is no detritus anywhere, the sand looks nice but I am also unable to grow nice hair algae in the system to cover rocks and epoxied places.
My lights are on 13 hours a day and I started a little heavier feeding then normal to see if I can spur a growth cycle.
Might I have an Iron problem?? Or what is the deal? There seems to be some limiting factor that is effecting the tank as the corals don't seem to grow as fast as some of my other tanks in the past.
Params have been verified - they are within normal specs.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone