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12/30/2007, 10:23 AM
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red hair algae
what can i do? i have since cut back on feeding and light....as of now i have cheo macro in my refuge.....i am using synthetic salt with glacier water from the machine at publix i even called glacier to check on that particular machines maintenance records and seemingly maintained.
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12/30/2007, 10:38 AM
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I would still check the water with a tds meter. I have found high tds readings with those machines in the past and other with very low readings...its kinda of a hit and miss thing. Turbo snails are pretty good at mowing down the algae. I keep some in my refuge for the same problem...the red hair only grown in my refuge.
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12/30/2007, 12:11 PM
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It may be cyanobacteria, not algae. If it tends to die back at night and grow during the day, and/or if it has bubbles in it, that's what it is.
It is cured by turning lights out for three days, once a month for several months; also by having a good skimmer and keeping sunbeams away from your tank.
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12/30/2007, 01:37 PM
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yes it has bubbles......alot
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12/30/2007, 01:41 PM
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and yes it tends to grow during the day and regress at night
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12/30/2007, 01:50 PM
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Either way, add more flow. What the GPH on your return pump and what the GPH on the powerheads your running?
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