Sand Shifting

I think my tank needs something more to shift the sand. There is some diatoms on the sand.
Last time i tested my parameters were:
Ammonia:0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: <5
Phosphate: 0
Calcium: 350
Temp: 80

I dont remember the other readings, because i am on vacation now, but they where acceptable.

i have a 100gal(72x18x18) tanks with a Nova extreme pro 72'' T5 fixture 468 watts 6-39 watt 10,000°K, 6-39 watt 460 nm actinic. I am running the actinic for 12 hours and the full light for 10.

In the tank now i have:
I curantly have:
5 blue/green chromis
1 Yashia Goby
1 Yellowheaded Jawfish
2 Scotts Fairy Warsse
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
2 Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
6 Super Tonga Nassarius Snail (Nassarius distortus)
4 Fighting Conch (Strombus spp.)
10 Snails
10 Hermit Crabs
2 Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

I was thinking about adding more of the super Tonga Nassarius snail, if i should do this how many should i add. Is there anything else to get ride of the diatoms?

If there is anything else you need to know pleas ask.

Thanks
Christopher

Oh and i have a turnover rate of 5400gph i have 2 Koralia 4s and 3 2s and return from my sump of 1200gph

And a 30gal sump

Yeah it seemed to be fine untill i changed the light times. It is just i have to leave my house at 6am, so the actinics go on at 530am i feed them right before i leave then the daylight turns on at 630am i get home at 2 feed them again then the daylight go out at 430pm and the actinics go out at 530pm. It only really gives me a few hours to watch the tank. Maybe when i get home i will try to tweack the flow untill i get it just right.

debbo said:

sounds like a nice setup

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Thanks I like to think i am doing well but i still have a lot to learn, seems like there is always something new to learn about this hobby.

I changed the light cycle Actince are on from 11am to 9pm and the daylights are on from 12pm to 8pm. Times are back at lengths i wanted and they fit my schedule well. We will see if it helps. I might buy some more snails next time i place alive stock order online. Thanks for the help.