Thoughts on Red Slime Algae Remover, Safe?

PDAlber · 09/04/2009, 06:34 AM

Recently, I've been having a problem with red slime algae. It started a few weeks after replacing the bulbs in my light (3 Blue Plus, 1 Aquablue, 1 GE 6500, 1 White Actinic). My first step was to change the GFO in my reactor, plus adding a bit more. When that didn't help, I went "lights out" for three days. That took care of the problem- temporarily. As I have gradually brought the lighting cycle back to normal, the algae has started to return. It's not very noticeable when the lights come on. But, by the end of the day, you can see the algae and the bubbles, primarily on the upper rockwork.

I used red slime algae remover when I was running a FOWLER, and it took care of the problem. I now have a mixed reef and would like to know: Is it reef safe? Anyone have any other suggestions?

ajstookey09 · 09/04/2009, 08:42 AM

Yea whenever i have had that issue i have always used red slime.And it is reef safe.The only thing is when you dose your tank turn your protein skimmer off.It goes crazy if you dont. I would leave it off for a day then check every two hours when you turn it back.Thats what I have always had to do

landlord · 09/04/2009, 08:43 AM

IIRC - It smells just like bananas!

Imzadi · 09/04/2009, 08:46 AM

if you don't run Carbon, it really messes with your filtration. I guess it only makes sense, as it has to go somewhere.

I was a week without a skimmer when I half dosed with the RedSlime Remover stuff. Then I got a couple media bags of Carbon, in a high flow area, and I was still 3 days before I could run it at the LOWEST skimmer setting... It REALLY worked though, just be aware of the havoc that is created. lol

ddinox64 · 09/04/2009, 10:11 AM

I just did a REDSLIME dose. My tank has never been cleaner. Except when I dosed my 30 when it was up. Skimmer was off for a couple of days.

tripinpn01 · 09/04/2009, 12:25 PM

For those that used it... Did the red slime come back?

09/04/2009, 06:34 AM	#1
PDAlber Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 504	Thoughts on Red Slime Algae Remover, Safe? Recently, I've been having a problem with red slime algae. It started a few weeks after replacing the bulbs in my light (3 Blue Plus, 1 Aquablue, 1 GE 6500, 1 White Actinic). My first step was to change the GFO in my reactor, plus adding a bit more. When that didn't help, I went "lights out" for three days. That took care of the problem- temporarily. As I have gradually brought the lighting cycle back to normal, the algae has started to return. It's not very noticeable when the lights come on. But, by the end of the day, you can see the algae and the bubbles, primarily on the upper rockwork. I used red slime algae remover when I was running a FOWLER, and it took care of the problem. I now have a mixed reef and would like to know: Is it reef safe? Anyone have any other suggestions?

09/04/2009, 08:42 AM	#2
ajstookey09 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sandusky, ohio Posts: 5	Yea whenever i have had that issue i have always used red slime.And it is reef safe.The only thing is when you dose your tank turn your protein skimmer off.It goes crazy if you dont. I would leave it off for a day then check every two hours when you turn it back.Thats what I have always had to do __________________ ashley and justin Current Tank Info: 180 reef tank

09/04/2009, 08:43 AM	#3
landlord Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alexandria, KY Posts: 1,937	IIRC - It smells just like bananas! __________________ Forget the Turtle Man, you got the Coral Man Live Action Fragging! Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon SPS Reef (Sump, Fuge, Skimmer, CX reactor, Chemical filtration, Overflow) by Lifereef, 2x400W 20K Radiums on IceCaps, 2x39W T5 "For fun", RK2, 4x Tunze 6055, Aqua Logic 1/3 HP Chiller, DIY RO/DI ATO 2-Part via Litermeter. Lotsa Clownfish

09/04/2009, 08:46 AM	#4
Imzadi Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,038	if you don't run Carbon, it really messes with your filtration. I guess it only makes sense, as it has to go somewhere. I was a week without a skimmer when I half dosed with the RedSlime Remover stuff. Then I got a couple media bags of Carbon, in a high flow area, and I was still 3 days before I could run it at the LOWEST skimmer setting... It REALLY worked though, just be aware of the havoc that is created. lol __________________ 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!

09/04/2009, 10:11 AM	#5
ddinox64 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ca. Posts: 1,327	I just did a REDSLIME dose. My tank has never been cleaner. Except when I dosed my 30 when it was up. Skimmer was off for a couple of days.

09/04/2009, 12:25 PM	#6
tripinpn01 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: oc Posts: 786	For those that used it... Did the red slime come back?