how to remove THIS algae?

dnsfpl · 07/30/2009, 08:43 AM

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thanks in advance

bimmer01 · 07/30/2009, 08:59 AM

For the algae on the glass, I've always used a credit card to clean the glass.

I have some red slime algae on my sand as well, which i'm trying to treat. I just bought a gallon of Kent Tech-M magnesium that i heard will help. My magnesium level was at 1000, so I hope that will get red of the red slime algae.

troylee · 07/30/2009, 09:00 AM

The stuff down in the sand bed looks like cyno not much you can do it with it in the sand bed....if it was in the display you could increase the flow and it will go away...it likes to grow in dead spots or low flow areas.....the green looks like corraline that's gonna need a scraper....plastic scrpaer or credit card if its a acrylic tank or razorblade scraper on glass...

sanababit · 07/30/2009, 09:11 AM

just get a scraper and scrape it off, use a credit card and get it deep into the sand....

sana

zackdastack · 07/30/2009, 09:42 AM

sounds good

dnsfpl · 07/30/2009, 09:42 AM

does any particular CUC eat it?

thanks

landlord · 07/30/2009, 09:45 AM

You might find cerith snails to go after that red in the sand (maybe). Urchins could possible eat at the green if it is indeed coralline.

No matter what you get CuC-wise they will not really make much of a dent in those types.

--landlord

dnsfpl · 08/06/2009, 07:21 PM

i always have algae problem after water change

is it due to the use of tap water for water change?

thanks

Jeff · 08/06/2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dnsfpl
i always have algae problem after water change

is it due to the use of tap water for water change?

thanks

Yes, it probably is. Think about getting an RO/DI unit to make clean water without impurities and nutrients that cause algae.

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07/30/2009, 09:42 AM	#6
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07/30/2009, 09:45 AM	#7
landlord Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alexandria, KY Posts: 1,937	You might find cerith snails to go after that red in the sand (maybe). Urchins could possible eat at the green if it is indeed coralline. No matter what you get CuC-wise they will not really make much of a dent in those types. --landlord __________________ 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

08/06/2009, 07:21 PM	#8
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07/30/2009, 08:59 AM	#2
bimmer01 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bayside, NY Posts: 229	For the algae on the glass, I've always used a credit card to clean the glass. I have some red slime algae on my sand as well, which i'm trying to treat. I just bought a gallon of Kent Tech-M magnesium that i heard will help. My magnesium level was at 1000, so I hope that will get red of the red slime algae.

07/30/2009, 09:00 AM	#3
troylee Moved On Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here. Posts: 2,509	The stuff down in the sand bed looks like cyno not much you can do it with it in the sand bed....if it was in the display you could increase the flow and it will go away...it likes to grow in dead spots or low flow areas.....the green looks like corraline that's gonna need a scraper....plastic scrpaer or credit card if its a acrylic tank or razorblade scraper on glass...

07/30/2009, 09:42 AM	#5
zackdastack Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bethel Posts: 249	sounds good