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Could be a barnacle, I guess.

I'm really struggling with this diatom algae in my tank, it's everywhere. I've got no silicates or nitrates, I'm providing plenty of bright light, but my sand has turned this awful browny-gold color. Every time I do a water change, it's back within 2 days. I'm at a loss, I've even got 5 sand ...

I'm really struggling with this diatom algae in my tank, it's everywhere. I've got no silicates or nitrates, I'm providing plenty of bright light, but my sand has turned this awful browny-gold color. Every time I do a water change, it's back within 2 days. I'm at a loss, I've even got 5 sand ...

I've gotta agree with the others, API phosphate tests aren't the most reliable. Salifert's a better bet, but you've got to be careful not to get one of their dodgy batches. ELOS is another good option, though I'm not sure if they're available in the UK yet. To be honest, none of these tests are as ...

I'm really struggling with this diatom algae in my tank, it's everywhere. I've got no silicates or nitrates, I'm providing plenty of bright light, but my sand has turned this awful browny-gold color. Every time I do a water change, it's back within 2 days. I'm at a loss, I've even got 5 sand ...

My tank's pretty old, I'd say over a year now. What's the deal with phosphate levels, should I be testing for that, could that be why I've got this diatom algae everywhere?

You're probably going to get many differing opinions on this, but here are my thoughts. I'll start by saying that "weed" corals are essentially corals that can thrive regardless of how well you care for them. They're like those pesky plants in your garden that just won't quit. I once planted Forget ...

zenoxa wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 5:47 am When nasos get stressed or are sleeping, they can get these blotchy brown and white marks. If your fish is still eating and acting fine, I'd just leave him be for now.

I was thinking, wouldn't that be related to the immune system in some way?

We totally dropped the ball, what's your water parameters like, flier_kit?

I've also heard that adding garlic can give them a bit of a boost to their immune system.