this may be a dumb question

netafish · 03-25-2004, 11:35 PM

what is detritus and why is it bad?

icebear · 03-25-2004, 11:37 PM

can't be funnier than the magnetic level of algae...but basically detritus is a whole lotta nasty stuff...like fish poo (a technical term i swear) basically its a lot of gross stuff floating around...thats why its bad.

Phishnoob · 03-25-2004, 11:42 PM

I am not sure if I have it right but it looks like plain old dirt. Use the turkey baster around your rocks and if you have Arogonite or another DSB it is that stuff. I still don't see how a clean up crew can keep up with it and vacuum the top of the sandbed.

Phishnoob

Desolas · 03-26-2004, 12:11 AM

It is the micro version of debris. Any foreign debris on your rocks, sand/gravel that cannot be identified as being something is detritus.

And like already said, it's waste, and in general that is bad.

RWD · 03-26-2004, 02:00 AM

netafish,
detritus is bad because it's loaded with phosphates and other nutrients which can cause algae problems if not removed from the system.

JennM · 03-26-2004, 07:40 AM

::: Insert Mr. Mackey voice here:::::

Poo is bayad, mmmkay?

Sorry - I'm just in one of those funny moods this morning...

Back to your regularly scheduled educational discussion

Jenn