Advise needed,Question on flow???
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notxes11
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I have a 40 breeder as well and run a vortech on it. It will take care of detritus build up, but not a diatom bloom. I get diatom blooms now and again in my tank as well. Typically its a nutrient and clean up crew issue for that. In a new tank like yours it is to be expected IMO. I get them when I get lazy or change somethin I shouldn't have 
. I think that if you skim heavy and add some nassarius snails to the CC you should see a difference in the diatoms. Hope that helps.
. I think that if you skim heavy and add some nassarius snails to the CC you should see a difference in the diatoms. Hope that helps.
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uf_gators
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I have a 40 breeder as well and run a vortech on it. It will take care of detritus build up, but not a diatom bloom. I get diatom blooms now and again in my tank as well. Typically its a nutrient and clean up crew issue for that. In a new tank like yours it is to be expected IMO. I get them when I get lazy or change somethin I shouldn't have
Do you have any pics of your 40 breeder?
Pkunk35
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Personally I don't see changing pumps being a cost effective resolution, algae and detritus is normal and you can't really "avoid" it. Best to find critters that will consume it/process it/move it. (but I do think the MP pumps should be on your wishlist...I just started using them and love them).
I like the addition of nassarius to stir the bed. I also think cerith snails eat diatoms and detritus, so they may be a good choice as well.
I personally like having a sand bed and rocks full of critters that eat detritus/algae and I think that mini brittlestars and amphipods do a great job of it.
Also, vacuum the bed if you don't already.
I like the addition of nassarius to stir the bed. I also think cerith snails eat diatoms and detritus, so they may be a good choice as well.
I personally like having a sand bed and rocks full of critters that eat detritus/algae and I think that mini brittlestars and amphipods do a great job of it.
Also, vacuum the bed if you don't already.
thewackyreefer
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At this point I'd toss a filter sock in the sump and stir the sandbed up with a turkey baster or something like that to try to suspend some of the junk and have it caught by the sock. GFO/GFH and maybe some carbon would help.
