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FW
05-09-2021, 07:57 AM
So somehow one of my smart switches turned off on the pump for my waterfall scrubber. I’m guessing it was off for about 12 hrs before i caught it. The one time i dont check the tank before bed.

The algae was pretty dried out and still green. I turn the pump right back on no cleaning or anything. This is a freshwater tank. Seeing some clumps of white bubbles floating in the sump now. Thankfully the bottom inch of the screen was submerged the whole time.

Am i okay just turning it back on an leaving it? I just cleaned it yesterday morning so it didn’t have a ton of growth. Am i basically starting all the way over?

SantaMonica
05-10-2021, 02:52 PM
If the dome was on it, then it probablly stayed moist enough for much to be alive. So just run it as normal and let any dead stuff fall off.