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Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by luckylouse, Sep 26, 2009.

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  1. luckylouse

    luckylouse Thread Starter New Member

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    Don't know much about it. It sounds like a return flow issue to me. ie: Without any power head at all I have a RED Dragon 6.5 pump in my 90 Gal. It in my sump. Pumps out 1200 GPH.

    You need to make sure that your return pump disturbs the water on top. That help to increase water quality in many ways.
     
    luckylouse, Sep 28, 2009
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  2. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl New Member

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    Ok I'll check it out. I figured it was from not enough flow
     
    California Cowgirl, Sep 28, 2009
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  3. luckylouse

    luckylouse Thread Starter New Member

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    Also as you are cycling you don't have to skim too heavy. You want make sure you leave the organics in the tank so can speed up your cycle. also... make sure you leave your light off. Better yet. I'd cover it with a drap until you the cycle is complete.
     
    luckylouse, Sep 28, 2009
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  4. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl New Member

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    Yea still cycling, skimmer has only been on for 3 weeks. And light has only been on for two days now for 7 hours
     
    California Cowgirl, Sep 28, 2009
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  5. luckylouse

    luckylouse Thread Starter New Member

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    7 hours is too long IMO. I would check your Phosphates and make sure you have none otherwise Cyano bacteria will start .Usually happens with new tanks. I'd go max 3 hours on lighting. No reason to add lighting really unless you have something in their besides rock.
     
    luckylouse, Sep 29, 2009
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  6. California Cowgirl

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    ok, dosn't look like i have any cyano the only algaes that i currently have are, diatoms, a very small amount of green hair algae and coralline
     
    California Cowgirl, Sep 29, 2009
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  7. lerik

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    very nice
     
    lerik, Oct 26, 2009
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