Maroon algae..??

Jetersyanks · 06/29/2013, 05:53 PM

Im getting this Maroon algae covering parts of my sand and Live rock ... Could I manually go in and remove it .? if so what would be the best way ..??

Breadman03 · 06/29/2013, 07:15 PM

I assume it's sort of slimy feeling. It sounds like cyano to me. ReefCleaners has a quick description and remedies about 3/4 down the page. The best way is to siphon it out as part of a water change, get control of your nutrients, and ensure you have good flow in the tank. It will probably take a little time until it is all gone.

pmcarbrey · 06/29/2013, 07:17 PM

If its cyano (which it sounds like it is) do just as break recommended, siphon it out. past that all i can recommend are regular water changes and watching your parameters

Jetersyanks · 06/29/2013, 09:18 PM

I have a siphon tube but it never takes the algae through the tube it self its sits in there and shoots it back in the tank.... is there a better way ..? at this point im willing to take a cup and scoop it out of the sand lol

Jetersyanks · 07/01/2013, 12:57 PM

Thanks a lot ive kept the light off . I did a water change and treated it with this stuff called slime it's been 24 hours and i already see a huge improvement.

06/29/2013, 05:53 PM	#1
Jetersyanks Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Windsor , N.Y Posts: 193	Maroon algae..?? Im getting this Maroon algae covering parts of my sand and Live rock ... Could I manually go in and remove it .? if so what would be the best way ..??

06/29/2013, 07:15 PM	#2
Breadman03 New Old School Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Luzerne County, PA Posts: 3,293	I assume it's sort of slimy feeling. It sounds like cyano to me. ReefCleaners has a quick description and remedies about 3/4 down the page. The best way is to siphon it out as part of a water change, get control of your nutrients, and ensure you have good flow in the tank. It will probably take a little time until it is all gone.

06/29/2013, 07:17 PM	#3
pmcarbrey Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 372	If its cyano (which it sounds like it is) do just as break recommended, siphon it out. past that all i can recommend are regular water changes and watching your parameters

06/29/2013, 09:18 PM	#4
Jetersyanks Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Windsor , N.Y Posts: 193	I have a siphon tube but it never takes the algae through the tube it self its sits in there and shoots it back in the tank.... is there a better way ..? at this point im willing to take a cup and scoop it out of the sand lol

07/01/2013, 12:57 PM	#5
Jetersyanks Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Windsor , N.Y Posts: 193	Thanks a lot ive kept the light off . I did a water change and treated it with this stuff called slime it's been 24 hours and i already see a huge improvement.