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I am fairly certain it is a diatom bloom and have been reading up on this today on the web. I have a purpose built new double filtration system (double because the stand has a solid wall) that incorporates a single protein skimmer (which I think isn't big enough). All the equipment is...

Unusual request perhaps, but I live in Beijing, China. Does anyone have a glossary or know where there is one showing English and Chinese terms covering marine tanks, fish and invertebrates? Preferrably one that shows Pinyin as well as script. My standard dictionaries don't help a great deal...

Chris Thanks! It has been tempting to just panic. I spoke to the guy at the local dealer who helped set the tank up and he is also not so concerned. ("Mei wenti", in Mandarin Chinese, by the way). I read somewhere that with marine tanks, when there is a problem.....do nothing and do it...

Sorry....should say that 650 litres is about 170 gallons

I have a problem with a new 650 litre tank. I am moving across from fresh to marine, and so still getting used to the differences. Very stupidly when setting up, I used "Cycle" to speed up the maturing process. I have ended up with an overdose of 'Cycle' and now, a week later, have very strong...