Red Slime?

jball · 02/10/2008, 08:29 PM

I need some insight on this! I've have had the tank for over a year all most two but since the last 3-4 months been having this issue with this algae on some of the glass but mostly on the live sand and I have change my water to RO/DI and done maybe 15 gals of water changes over 3 weeks to try and help but it wont go away I was using a ro unit like from circle k but bought my own unit thinking bad water quality. I haven't see much of a change! I have removed alot of it but still keeps showing up I think some of it has gone under a layer of sand by trying to remove it. My nitrate is at 0.0 and ammonia at 0.0 and Phospate maybe at 0.25 but maybe lower I'm using for the phosphate nutrafin hard to tell IMO! Here is a pic before I removed alot but its starting to come back in areas real small!

orcafood · 02/10/2008, 08:34 PM

Just saying but a refugium would most likely out grow the slime. If you can, I would set one up, even a hang on the back carbon filter would work with a flood light on it.

Imzadi · 02/10/2008, 08:34 PM

I used UltraLife Red Slime Remover.

One treatment, and it was gone.

jball · 02/10/2008, 08:42 PM

Would ultralife Red Slime remover be ok with fish or stress them out?

demonsp · 02/10/2008, 08:44 PM

Is this in a low flow area?
Whats used for flow?

This may help.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/sta...opmistakes.htm

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...t2002/chem.htm

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature/view

http://netclub.athiel.com/cyano/cyanos2.htm

jaw969 · 02/10/2008, 08:46 PM

Red slime remover is safe for fish if done according to the directions. I would try sucking it out with a syphone, more flow and less food. That has always helped me.

Imzadi · 02/10/2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jball
Would ultralife Red Slime remover be ok with fish or stress them out?

No ill effects in my system.

I prefer to use natural methods, whenever possible... but this stuff was relentless for me.

I did it, and cleared it, then did a large water change to get any of the chemicals out that were left over, if any... just paranoid.

The Saltman · 02/10/2008, 09:00 PM

Did you try increasing flow in that area?

demonsp · 02/10/2008, 09:05 PM

Red slime removeing is only a band aid.You need to cure the result of it for total control. Addtional spot flow thats not hard enough to remove it and enough to reach at a good pace and you will see slow and steady regression but could also be just a band aid for that spot. But is much better then any additive.
A total tank PIC would help.

The Saltman · 02/10/2008, 09:08 PM

I will not add anything to my tank that I don't know what it consists of. Thats why I prefer natural methods.

AquamanE · 02/10/2008, 09:16 PM

I agree, natural is better. Find source of problem..fix..get cleanup crew, etc..

AquamanE · 02/10/2008, 09:22 PM

BTW- noticed you have a cannister filter. They need frequent maintenance, make sure all is ok there also.

jball · 02/10/2008, 09:48 PM

I have done cleaning in the cannister filter and replaced with chemi-pure and also Clear water for the filter media in the last 3 weeks but have done every two weeks clean of the cannister. I like the hole natural way too! Like I said I had this tank setup for over a year now and now this started breaking out the only thing I can think of is the water I was using! what clean up crew would you think of I have 4 turbo snails

02/10/2008, 08:29 PM	#1
jball Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 18	Red Slime? I need some insight on this! I've have had the tank for over a year all most two but since the last 3-4 months been having this issue with this algae on some of the glass but mostly on the live sand and I have change my water to RO/DI and done maybe 15 gals of water changes over 3 weeks to try and help but it wont go away I was using a ro unit like from circle k but bought my own unit thinking bad water quality. I haven't see much of a change! I have removed alot of it but still keeps showing up I think some of it has gone under a layer of sand by trying to remove it. My nitrate is at 0.0 and ammonia at 0.0 and Phospate maybe at 0.25 but maybe lower I'm using for the phosphate nutrafin hard to tell IMO! Here is a pic before I removed alot but its starting to come back in areas real small! __________________ 30 gal. w/ stand 36' Orbit 2/96watts w/3 lunars Fluval 305 260 MPG Current Tank Info: LR, LS, Button Polyp Green

02/10/2008, 08:34 PM	#2
orcafood Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleigh Posts: 864	Just saying but a refugium would most likely out grow the slime. If you can, I would set one up, even a hang on the back carbon filter would work with a flood light on it. __________________ Acros, Zoas, Lps and Acros Kevin Current Tank Info: 200 gallon sps

02/10/2008, 08:34 PM	#3
Imzadi Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,038	I used UltraLife Red Slime Remover. One treatment, and it was gone. __________________ If you don't agree with me, that's fine... just go, think about it some more, and come back when you do. Current Tank Info: 120g Freshie, 55g salty with a 2/3 BeanAnimal. BA METHOD - TESTIFY! I am a DIY Disaster, but I am saving money! Damsel FREE since 07/08/09!

02/10/2008, 08:42 PM	#4
jball Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 18	Would ultralife Red Slime remover be ok with fish or stress them out? __________________ 30 gal. w/ stand 36' Orbit 2/96watts w/3 lunars Fluval 305 260 MPG Current Tank Info: LR, LS, Button Polyp Green

02/10/2008, 08:46 PM	#6
jaw969 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 1,067	Red slime remover is safe for fish if done according to the directions. I would try sucking it out with a syphone, more flow and less food. That has always helped me. __________________ How do you kick this habit anyway.......saltwater addicts anonymous? Current Tank Info: Oceanic 120 RR-Aquamedic Ocean light-Tunze 9015-Will be a mixed reef

02/10/2008, 08:44 PM	#5
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	Is this in a low flow area? Whats used for flow? This may help. http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/sta...opmistakes.htm http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...t2002/chem.htm http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/1/aafeature/view http://netclub.athiel.com/cyano/cyanos2.htm

02/10/2008, 09:00 PM	#8
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	Did you try increasing flow in that area?

02/10/2008, 09:05 PM	#9
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	Red slime removeing is only a band aid.You need to cure the result of it for total control. Addtional spot flow thats not hard enough to remove it and enough to reach at a good pace and you will see slow and steady regression but could also be just a band aid for that spot. But is much better then any additive. A total tank PIC would help.

02/10/2008, 09:08 PM	#10
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	I will not add anything to my tank that I don't know what it consists of. Thats why I prefer natural methods.

02/10/2008, 09:16 PM	#11
AquamanE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 6,544	I agree, natural is better. Find source of problem..fix..get cleanup crew, etc.. __________________ Eddie Soler FMAS BOD Member MACNA 2013 Chairman "I'd rather die living than live to die" Current Tank Info: 200G mixed reef with 60G sump, Radion LED’s , Bubble King skimmer, blah blah blah.

02/10/2008, 09:22 PM	#12
AquamanE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 6,544	BTW- noticed you have a cannister filter. They need frequent maintenance, make sure all is ok there also. __________________ Eddie Soler FMAS BOD Member MACNA 2013 Chairman "I'd rather die living than live to die" Current Tank Info: 200G mixed reef with 60G sump, Radion LED’s , Bubble King skimmer, blah blah blah.

02/10/2008, 09:48 PM	#13
jball Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 18	I have done cleaning in the cannister filter and replaced with chemi-pure and also Clear water for the filter media in the last 3 weeks but have done every two weeks clean of the cannister. I like the hole natural way too! Like I said I had this tank setup for over a year now and now this started breaking out the only thing I can think of is the water I was using! what clean up crew would you think of I have 4 turbo snails __________________ 30 gal. w/ stand 36' Orbit 2/96watts w/3 lunars Fluval 305 260 MPG Current Tank Info: LR, LS, Button Polyp Green