AJ Tudor
Fish Fanatic
Okay so I have a 12 gal (UK) that's been set up for around 6 months, I've had some problems (hermit mass die off) and some successes (anemone, chiton, and snail breeding) but I want to push a lot which I haven't tried yet. My set up consists of; 12 gallon saltwater, 6 inch air stone, internal filter, and a single T8 light. I have a number of questions but as the title implies, there is a twist, my tank is coldwater (19C) so please take this into acount with any answers.
1. I have a lot of rock in my tank, is it live? After being run for 6 months or so I figure there must be some bactera on it, problem is a few are quite smooth compared to ocean/tufa rock so it's a question of if they could take hold. I ask because I'm thinking of setting it up for a berlin system (I want powerheads anyway for the anemones).
2. Phosphate, my levels are quite high and I've heard phosphate can affect calcification levels. Could this have contributed to my hermits passing to the great rock pool in the sky?
3. Can anyone suggest a good chiller? My current method of keeping the temp down won't be very useful when Summer comes round.
4. I'm getting some really nice lithothamnia growth but other algae, particularly the Phaeophytes (Browns) are struggling, any ideas on how to increase growth without increasing lighting?
Hope someone has a few ideas, cheers guys
AJ
1. I have a lot of rock in my tank, is it live? After being run for 6 months or so I figure there must be some bactera on it, problem is a few are quite smooth compared to ocean/tufa rock so it's a question of if they could take hold. I ask because I'm thinking of setting it up for a berlin system (I want powerheads anyway for the anemones).
2. Phosphate, my levels are quite high and I've heard phosphate can affect calcification levels. Could this have contributed to my hermits passing to the great rock pool in the sky?
3. Can anyone suggest a good chiller? My current method of keeping the temp down won't be very useful when Summer comes round.
4. I'm getting some really nice lithothamnia growth but other algae, particularly the Phaeophytes (Browns) are struggling, any ideas on how to increase growth without increasing lighting?
Hope someone has a few ideas, cheers guys
AJ