90 Gallon Reef: Progress

[Diana]

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

I really admire your tank!

How did your diatoms come to be? I'm facing the same problem right now, basically just switched out my old 90 for a new one with the same rock/sand and about 75% of the original water but I am now having a massive brown diatom bloom. I just set up the phosban reactor again to see if that helps. What was your regiment in regards to phosphate removal media replacement?

My diatoms were likely the result of high phosphates. I cant say for sure, but its the most likely scenario. I think they leached from my rockwork, which came from a tank with a previously high phosphate and hair algae problem. It also probebly came from my tap water (I dont use RO/DI) and fish foods. I reccently tested I have 0 phosphates, but they are just likely leaching out of the rock as fast as my phosban can remove it. I use 250 ml of rowaphos at a time, and change it out once every 3-4 weeks. Make sure your phosban reactor is set to turn the media a good amount. I used to run rowaphos in my filter but the reactor is far more effective.

Thanks for the comments everyone!



-Diana

[Kabong]

The colors are great phenomenal
What kind of bulb are you running?

[Tom R]

Hi Diana

Your tank is looking greaaaaat. The mix of colour you get from LPS is fabulous. What kind of camera are you using?

Tom R

[Diana]

Kabong, I'm running a Coralife Power Compact fixture with 10,000K and actinic, as well as 2 Coralife T5 fixtures with actinic bulbs. Not anything fancy, I'd love to upgrade but I guess everything is doing ok for now.

Tom, we use a Nikon D70 DSLR with 18-70mm lens as well as a Nikkor 60mm f 2.8 macro lens. I dont think any of these shots were with the macro lens, though.


Thanks again

Cheers
-Diana

[Mikee]

Lovely as always. I am glad the phosban reactor is getting that all cleared up. I just ordered a phosban/carbon reactor aswell i hope i see a difference . I really need to change my rock work around i like the openness in yours.

[SeaSerpant]

It looks awesome. what kind of coral was with you clownfish?

[fishoholic]

Beautiful tank I love the mix of colours.