jestep Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 When I transferred tanks about 9 months ago, I was having major algae (bryopsis) and nutrient problems. I believed and still believe that the rock I was using was saturated with detritus which was further supported when I broke some of the rock apart while fragging and the inside was hollow but completely filled with detritus. So, I took all the rock and put it in a black rubbermaid container with a pump and a heater. Figured I would black out the algae and then figure out if the rock is salvageable. Left it running now for about 6 months without being exposed to any light. I went and opened the container today, and low and behold, the algae is still going strong. Some of the green paly's are still looking decent as well although they're not open at all. Has anyone ever seen this. Literally, there is no light making it into this container. 6 months of complete darkness with no noticeable dieoff at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Did you change any of the water while they were cooking? Could be why the nutrients stayed or got worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 I've done a few small changes, nothing huge though. I didn't test the water but assume it's pretty bad unless there's some denitrification going on. Very clear though. I'll get some pictures this afternoon. Really didn't expect to see algae at all after this long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I could see it if its just been cooking phosphates and nitrates with no means of removal of the detritus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannerfish Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I'm surprised the palys are alive that long with no light,not too surprised about the algae, it's tough to kill that stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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