Some sort of strange RTN event. Help!

[christyf5]

Well I've had a bit of an algae problem for some time Dinoflagellates. I tested my makeup water with a TDS meter and it was 29. So Save -on needs to change their membrane because it didn't used to be that bad. Anyway, I figured since tap water around here is 25 there must be some phosphates fuelling it so I put in the phosphate sponge. I have since found a new source for water and am seriously contemplating getting a RO/DI system.

Hmm, what have I done then? Jack came over on Saturday and we messed with the skimmer, then he had to leave before we could get it together again so we fixed it on Sunday.

Monday my dad put doors on the tank. I left one open because I was worried about heat issues. the temperature has remained constant.

I did do a waterchange last week and was 2 degrees off on my temperature because the LCD thingy got wet on my digital thermometer. That was like last wednesday though. And it was with the crappy water.


I have noticed a reduction in my flatworm population. I just added a green wrasse so either he has been eating them or for some reason the population crashed (certainly not due to carrying capacity thats for sure, I only had about 75-100 or so).

Other than that I am stumped. I'm doing a 25% water change with good water right now.

Thanks for the reply Wendell, I appreciate it. I was having a bit of meltdown for awhile. I'm calmer now

Christy