Looks like it's clustered in one area, so maybe P coming out of the rock there. Would explain other algae going away, and this one growing.
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Looks like it's clustered in one area, so maybe P coming out of the rock there. Would explain other algae going away, and this one growing.
Yes I've been feeding back about a handful per day.
I've tested mine a few times and it's about nsw values.
Well I'm no expert in corals; as long as your nutrients are low then I'm happy :)
However if you want to test your low-nutrient idea, then just start feeding some liquid coral food.
No, too fast. There is some other problem.
In addition, a "beach skimmer", like a real skimmer, does not remove any urea/ammonia at all. None.
Worse, any food particles "up on the beach" rot, and put more nutrients into the water, which...
It is indeed very natural.
Detritus does not last long; is consumed by bacteria within weeks. So it does not build up. It is possible however to add it more quickly that it is consumed. One thing about relying on...
Not really interested in what people think. Only interested in getting them to understand how natural systems work.
Means that the food you put in, and the stuff collecting, is the same.
Just stop feeding detritus.
I prefer scrubbing-only. No work, no water change, no buying things, no changing things, and no nuisance algae. Just need a strong enough scrubber. Natural too.
Bacterial Cleavage was the term I was looking for a few month ago. Darn marketing, taking months away from the fun stuff :)
bald spots on the rocks is the key indicator.
Try feeding more again.
Flow has nothing to do with it. If your scrubber is growing good, then it's working well.
Because their P is already out of the rocks.
Screen pics would help, but I'm pretty sure even without them.
Low P has nothing to do with flow of P from rocks to scrubber. You could have a river of P flowing.
Anyway, it should get better over weeks.
P does not start coming out until P in the water is low. Once P starts coming out, it takes longer if your scrubber is weaker.
Looks exactly like phosphate coming out of rocks. Can go on for a year.
How often do you need to clean the glass?