Cup coral/SPS growing algae

dmbnpj · 11/24/2006, 06:47 PM

I have a good size cup coral that has grown very well over the past 2 years. Recently the top of it is starting to grow hair algae on the rim. Also, I have a good size colony of sps that has grown rather large and high in my aquarium which is also growing hair algae on its tips? Any ideas why this could be? I havent had this problem before and I havent changed my flow pattern at all?
Thanks for any help!

dmbnpj · 11/24/2006, 07:00 PM

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EdKruzel · 11/24/2006, 07:19 PM

Unfortunately your water quality is dropping; a second and related issue may be your lighting.

Please provide as much details about the system and your husbandry schedule for maintenance and supplementation.

dmbnpj · 11/24/2006, 08:20 PM

I will get other parameter but let me start with this:
Could it be due to a RO/DI quality of 003ppm TDS?

demonsp · 11/24/2006, 09:28 PM

They both like higher flow and can acutally drown in there own slime under low flow. Looks like flow may be low.Not sure if blowing that off is bad or not.

EdKruzel · 11/24/2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dmbnpj
I will get other parameter but let me start with this:
Could it be due to a RO/DI quality of 003ppm TDS?

3ppm is actually pretty good; higher flow is always good provided it is wide based and variable.

demonsp,
Where in town are you located?

demonsp · 11/24/2006, 09:53 PM

Hey . im on the east off joe battle. You ? I think i have seen you at jimmys store ?

11/24/2006, 06:47 PM	#1
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	Cup coral/SPS growing algae I have a good size cup coral that has grown very well over the past 2 years. Recently the top of it is starting to grow hair algae on the rim. Also, I have a good size colony of sps that has grown rather large and high in my aquarium which is also growing hair algae on its tips? Any ideas why this could be? I havent had this problem before and I havent changed my flow pattern at all? Thanks for any help!

11/24/2006, 07:19 PM	#3
EdKruzel Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 7,384	Unfortunately your water quality is dropping; a second and related issue may be your lighting. Please provide as much details about the system and your husbandry schedule for maintenance and supplementation. __________________ When you find yourself in "Deep Water" it's best to keep your mouth shut! Current Tank Info: 65RR Cube Mixed Reef

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demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	Hey . im on the east off joe battle. You ? I think i have seen you at jimmys store ? Last edited by demonsp; 11/24/2006 at 10:08 PM.

11/24/2006, 07:00 PM	#2
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	pictures

11/24/2006, 08:20 PM	#4
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	I will get other parameter but let me start with this: Could it be due to a RO/DI quality of 003ppm TDS?

11/24/2006, 09:28 PM	#5
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	They both like higher flow and can acutally drown in there own slime under low flow. Looks like flow may be low.Not sure if blowing that off is bad or not.