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12/29/2007, 08:56 PM
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Confused with red algae
I have a problem with patchy red algae. I have recently also had a problem with diatoms which I have resolved with a change in my RO/DI filters, as my TDS was greater than 25%.
This red algae is not hair algae, it comes in sheets and oxygen bubbles form within it. It is easily removed with simple suction, but then quickly reforms in the same areas, My perameters are great, and I have plenty of flow with a 120g tank, I have 2 nanostreams, mag7 on loop, mag 12 on return, and a vortec, almost too much flow for my softies and my frogspawn. Temp- 78.5-82.5 pH- 8.15 ORP- 420a-500s PO4- 0ppm NH4 - 0 NO2- 0 NO3 <5ppm Alk 9.2 Calc 460 Could this be due to the high TDS, since the change of the filters TDS of new DI water is 0. Any insight into what kind of algae and haow to control it would be great. Thanks Todd
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12/29/2007, 09:04 PM
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cynobacteria
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12/29/2007, 09:27 PM
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ok, its cyanobacteria, how can I rid myself of this
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12/29/2007, 09:33 PM
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Increase flow, decrease lighting, change old light bulbs if they need it, decrease feeding, increase water changes. This should get you started. There is a temporary fix out there called Chemi Clean that works but if you fix the cause, you will cure the problem.
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12/29/2007, 09:53 PM
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Hello
Add some more actvated carbon, I use about 1/2 cup per 25 gallons...
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12/29/2007, 10:01 PM
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thanks for the suggestions
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