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Hydrogen Sulfied - in a cycling container


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I was attempting a cycle, but I apparently got some real ripe stuff which I believe is hydrogen sulfied. Evidenced by grey sand.

 

In any event, how can I reverse this, or should I take it out, dry it out and restart?

 

I admit my own stupidity created this, but I am now learned from the experiance.

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Show a pic pls

 

It takes heavy organic pockets in the sand to get it, rare for new/cycling

 

 

Bed coloration won't ID it alone, perhaps w black spots...my own super old dsb w do reds greens grays at times w worms tracking through it, which means no h sulf

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Are you sure it is hydrogen sulfide (HS). If it is it would smell like rotten eggs or very bad at the least. Grey sand is not alone a good indicator of HS. It also has to be very anaerobic for the formation of HS.

You also might consider doing a few frequent water changes as it would be a shame to loose the benefits of live rock by drying and starting all over.

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