Sediments on the substrate

[ryangiggs]

I noticed that there is a layer of sediments on top of the substrate... i guess that is years of dirt or poops resting at the bottom...

Do we siphon it out or just leave it alone? I’m afraid that disturbing the sediments might stir up more dirt and affects the water quality...

[Vorteil]

Leave it. It will continue to feed the algae in your tank and contribute to the growth. I have a layer in my jar & as much as I'd like to remove it I think it's best to leave it.

[ryangiggs]

Pretty sure all these are organic matters... so over time it will probably decay... i am just concern will the decay cause a spike in ammonia lvls...

[Vorteil]

Where are you getting organic matter from?

[ryangiggs]

Perhaps unfinished food and poop... I feed very minimally... abt once every 2-3 months... with those spirulina powder... I have light on for abt 8 hours a day so there are enough algae for them...

So that layer of sediments must be either of those...

[Vorteil]

You're fine.Just leave it