Garf
06-01-2013, 05:03 AM
Skimming Algal Decay.
Curious as to how many folks have let the screen algae die or at least stop screen cleaning so that it drops off the screen under its own weight/flow (intentional and by mistake/disaster) and what effects it had on their tank. Of course this decay process happens daily in all tanks as food is eaten and waste produced etc., but not usually on a large scale. Does the algae take longer to regrow on the screen, is it quicker perhaps, or maybe a different type of algae, dino's for example? Just as interesting may be the decay recycling process and it's effect on the bacterial population and skimming. Got a small scale test in mind so forgive me if I'm babbling a bit.
Curious as to how many folks have let the screen algae die or at least stop screen cleaning so that it drops off the screen under its own weight/flow (intentional and by mistake/disaster) and what effects it had on their tank. Of course this decay process happens daily in all tanks as food is eaten and waste produced etc., but not usually on a large scale. Does the algae take longer to regrow on the screen, is it quicker perhaps, or maybe a different type of algae, dino's for example? Just as interesting may be the decay recycling process and it's effect on the bacterial population and skimming. Got a small scale test in mind so forgive me if I'm babbling a bit.