reddish brown algea stuff.

the flow on the tank is 8 times the total tank volume per hour.

should it be higher?
 
wow.

well we'll get an extra powerhead then.

we've been looking into inverts that we can put in the tank, what could we put in (30 gals) that might keep the substrate stirred up. We'd like a starfish but I don't know if any of them stay small enough.
 
well currently the only sand-sifter i have is a boyfriend with a stick. LOL

soo.. maybe i'll get some more snails.
 
Thats a good thread to refer to Grins.
Reading the recommendations, increase protein skimming......my skimmer is acting up/not working at its max efficiency since i cleaned it and broke the venturi pipe. I am in the process of repairing it but will be buying another bigger one soon.
Maybe this could be one of my problems along with over feeding???
 
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