Live rock turning brown

[scsi]

Originally Posted by reef_raf

Are you using tap water or RO water? Tap tends to add silicates, which will increase the bloom.

RO/DI water

[Aquattro]

well, won't be around long then. Not sure snails will help...although they eat it, I'm not sure they digest it and it just comes right out the other end again. Diatoms are just the entrance into reefs and the first of many things to try your patience.

[scsi]

Originally Posted by reef_raf

well, won't be around long then. Not sure snails will help...although they eat it, I'm not sure they digest it and it just comes right out the other end again. Diatoms are just the entrance into reefs and the first of many things to try your patience.

too true, I agree.

But a few snails can't hurt.....

2 weeks with cured rock......

Parameters in check.....

Time to add a few maybe?