If there is insufficient circulation that keeps Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) or Dissolved Organic Compounds (DOC), suspended, will they settle out in the form of detritus and possibly overload the decomposing process?
With my thinking, as a result, the protein skimmer does not even have a chance to separate these materials from the water.
In turn, will the buildup of detritus cause leaching of nutrients that will feed nuisance algae and flatworm outbreaks?
In my almost 3 years of keeping a reef, I think so.
I appreciate any thoughts.
Mitch
With my thinking, as a result, the protein skimmer does not even have a chance to separate these materials from the water.
In turn, will the buildup of detritus cause leaching of nutrients that will feed nuisance algae and flatworm outbreaks?
In my almost 3 years of keeping a reef, I think so.
I appreciate any thoughts.
Mitch