The problem is that people think that for some reason their systems are supposed to maintain some sense of balance...in the sense that it's all nice and pristine and that every possible population of "x" organisms and bacteria and whatever level is going to be maintained.
Natural systems are ALWAYS in flux: seasonly, annualy, centennially, etc. Captive systems are no different, even though they are on a much smaller scale. Actually, given how small they are, it's no surprise that they go through so much flux--bacterial populations die off which make way for new ones, small bits of nutrients accumulate which provide enough food for algaes, etc. As much as we would like to have a "show quality" system in our living rooms all the time...the processes occuring within them won't allow it.
However, if you can learn to appreciate those fluxes and changes in your system and see how they play themselves out, you might end up being a whole lot more content with it.
Natural systems are ALWAYS in flux: seasonly, annualy, centennially, etc. Captive systems are no different, even though they are on a much smaller scale. Actually, given how small they are, it's no surprise that they go through so much flux--bacterial populations die off which make way for new ones, small bits of nutrients accumulate which provide enough food for algaes, etc. As much as we would like to have a "show quality" system in our living rooms all the time...the processes occuring within them won't allow it.
However, if you can learn to appreciate those fluxes and changes in your system and see how they play themselves out, you might end up being a whole lot more content with it.
