cant figure this out

[pcw]

I recently set up a small tank using live sand, dead rock and NSW. The rock had diatoms within 2 weeks. I think you need to check for your nitrates.

[sherman]

U use what to check your salinity

[Lee Khim Ann]

maybe you should try adding in a few pcs of live rocks? its strange that algae is not growing in ur tank especially after 5months

[IshDeOne]

Use refractometer.

Nitrates below 25ppm.

Yes bro. I find it strange tat i dn have an algae issue.

Any advices besides adding liverock?

One reefer adviced me to use a chiller since my temp at 29.0-30.4 deg

[Shadow Walker]

Could it be because of your carbon filter and carbon pellet's contribution that yr tank's nutrient low tats why no algae? In the first month of setup I also complain why my tank no grow algae. The first month there should be a diatom boom followed by green algae, so all these totally never happened? By the way what's the brand of your test kit plays a part too. Regarding chiller, I think does not really make a difference for your situation ba You see so many reply to your thread, over here lots of ppl will help

[Shadow Walker]

Bro, go read up on prodibio. I think you can use it to boost up your tank's immune system and make things stable.

[kenyee]

Bro, r u gg for FOWLR or reef tank?

1)SG @ 1.026 is consider high for fishes..try gg for 1.016-1.020 1st..to increase gradually to 1.023-1.025 if gg for reef later on..try to compare different water SG from different source to know if ur device is accurate..

2)try to do 50-70% wc with nsw..dose bacteria (I recommend mb7)..follow the mb7 dosing instruction..no need put carbon & stuffs..put bio-media like ceramic rings, BactKing, marinepure, biohomme, etc..cycle for a week can add livestock..

I m a woodlander & can help if u want..wish u success soon..cheers

[IshDeOne]

Thank you fellow reefer bros will take it ur advices and update you guys on thw progress.

If it works, I'll defn return the favour or at least buy u guys coffee

Kenyee bro will pm u.finally,I'm happy to find a woodlander reefer

[Guest]

If you using API test kit. Bottle 2 nitrate you need shake very hard. And hold the test tube against the card to read. I got my old tank is 0nitrate till I shake it properly it max out. What other parameter you test .

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[IshDeOne]

Using salifert

[reef garden]

Bro,

Ok, is yours an IOS aquarium?

I see there's mechanical and chemical filtration with the filter wool and carbon. What about biological filtration? What media are you using?

What's your filtration rate and pump size? I suspect your flow is too low. Are there any wavemakers to help improve water circulation because I don't think I see any?

Your nitrates are a bit high, how often do you do your water change?

Anyway, think carefully about what fishes you want because I feel some of your choices are unsuitable eg. lion fish, mandarin.

Thanks.