As the title says I’m only 5 months in to the hobby, there’s been ups and downs but boy am I loving it. Just wanted to post some before and after pictures to show the progress, plus some struggles I’ve been facing.
I’ve been struggling with phosphate levels since the second month, the tank is a fluval 13.5 which I conduct a 10% water change weekly, filter sponge has been removed and replaced with filter floss in chamber 1 which is replace every 3 days. I have also cut back on feeding and scoured the tank looking for anything that may have died with no luck, I’ve been dealing with small amounts of GHA which I’ve been able to keep under control with general maintenance. Although everything looks good, I still would like to figure out what is causing the high levels of phosphate, any feedback is welcome.
Current Stock
- Ocellaris x2
- Hermit Crab x3
- Astrea Snail x1
- Turbo Snail x2
- Nassarius Snail x2
Parameters 5/5/2024
- Ammonia 0
- Nitrite 0
- Nitrate 1-2
- Phosphate .39
- PH 8.2
- Alkalinity 9.1
- Temp 78°
- Salinity 35
October Day 1
January
January
May 5th
May 5th
I’ve been struggling with phosphate levels since the second month, the tank is a fluval 13.5 which I conduct a 10% water change weekly, filter sponge has been removed and replaced with filter floss in chamber 1 which is replace every 3 days. I have also cut back on feeding and scoured the tank looking for anything that may have died with no luck, I’ve been dealing with small amounts of GHA which I’ve been able to keep under control with general maintenance. Although everything looks good, I still would like to figure out what is causing the high levels of phosphate, any feedback is welcome.
Current Stock
- Ocellaris x2
- Hermit Crab x3
- Astrea Snail x1
- Turbo Snail x2
- Nassarius Snail x2
Parameters 5/5/2024
- Ammonia 0
- Nitrite 0
- Nitrate 1-2
- Phosphate .39
- PH 8.2
- Alkalinity 9.1
- Temp 78°
- Salinity 35
October Day 1
January
January
May 5th
May 5th
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