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10/23/2012, 08:09 PM
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Lots of algae on rock, how to get rid of?
I am getting a great deal from a guy that has fish, coral and lr. The only problem is the rock is covered in algae. I don't plan on using the rock until I get my new tank up and going so what would be the best way to rid this rock of all this algae? Is it enough to just let it sit in a tub with water and no light or is this not enough?
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10/23/2012, 08:18 PM
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You want good water flow in that tub. No light needed but depending on lenght of time it may need water changes. This may not remove this algea. Water source is the main factor but flow and feeding habits and cleaning scedule all play a part.
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10/23/2012, 08:33 PM
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Ok, should I let it dry out and start all over again or not?
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10/23/2012, 09:51 PM
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There are many types of nuisance algae... this link might help. How about a pic?
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...4z9jHhlOMmJmuQ
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10/24/2012, 12:56 PM
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Manually remove as much as possible with a stiff brush, then place them in clean freshly mixed saltwater for a couple weeks in pitch black darkness if possible.
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10/24/2012, 06:42 PM
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Sorry, the only pic I have is on my phone and I don't know how to get it on here.
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10/24/2012, 08:26 PM
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Since the rock will be isolated you might want to check for PO4 that can bind in the rock. There are treatments to lower phosphate before you put it in your DT.
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10/24/2012, 10:33 PM
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Best bet would be letting it dry out. Especially if you have time before you setup your new tank
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10/24/2012, 10:41 PM
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A peroxide bath and then let it sit for 5 minutes then rinse and in a few day the algea will die off.
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10/25/2012, 10:48 AM
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I would not bleach it or scrub it. I prefer the natural way of algae removal. If you get enough snails, they will mow it down. I've seen it before, but once it gets mowed down, relocate some of the snails (so they don't starve).
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10/25/2012, 12:05 PM
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If you want it to be live rock and not bleach it or dry it out, just put them in a tub with some powerheads and no light. Most algaes need light to thrive so lights out and a few good weeks will kill all photosynthetic algae. If it were in a tank with corals that would be a different story. Perhaps a little CUC as well.
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