Getting rid of Red algae

John99 · 05/06/2007, 11:47 AM

Some spots on my sand are covered with this red algae. It is stringy in some places and on others its just flat. And it is annoying the heck outta me. What are some solutions?

stuccodude · 05/06/2007, 01:17 PM

phosfate reactor (i believe?)

gabegmonkey · 05/06/2007, 01:25 PM

Sounds like CyanoBacteria...

a Turkey Baster to suck up the junk.

Make sure you're not overfeeding (I believe excess nutrients can contribute)

Add some flow to the area that is affected...

xenon · 05/06/2007, 01:38 PM

It's not algee, it's bacteria.

Usually due to high nutrients in the tank.

John99 · 05/06/2007, 07:08 PM

Ok thanks. I really don't overfeed at all. It can't be flow because i set my powerhead close to full blast. Ive heard queen conchs eat it. Is it true?

zma21 · 05/06/2007, 07:17 PM

Phosban and chaeto.

PatMayo · 05/06/2007, 07:24 PM

I don't think there is anything that eats that stuff. You need to suck it out and look for the source.

Regards,

Pat

markandkristen · 05/06/2007, 07:24 PM

do you rinse your food.
i delt with it a while back . while flow does help i dont think that is the only common denominator.
i went to every other day feeding and upped my skimming.

drummereef · 05/06/2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by John99
Some spots on my sand are covered with this red algae. It is stringy in some places and on others its just flat. And it is annoying the heck outta me. What are some solutions?

John, can you please list your tank size and how much flow and skimming you have? Also, what are your phosphates and nitrates? Skimming, flow, and RO/DI will help to get rid of cyano.

05/06/2007, 11:47 AM	#1
John99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 149	Getting rid of Red algae Some spots on my sand are covered with this red algae. It is stringy in some places and on others its just flat. And it is annoying the heck outta me. What are some solutions?

05/06/2007, 01:17 PM	#2
stuccodude Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: sanger Posts: 1,040	phosfate reactor (i believe?) __________________ fear the wrath of patrick willis!!! no offense is safe. Current Tank Info: 240 all the goodies,hydra 26 led lights, chiller etc

05/06/2007, 07:17 PM	#6
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Phosban and chaeto. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

05/06/2007, 07:24 PM	#7
PatMayo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,843	I don't think there is anything that eats that stuff. You need to suck it out and look for the source. Regards, Pat __________________ 90 AGA Megaflow (Setup 1-24-06) 120 Lbs. Liverock EuroReef RS 100 Skimmer 2 X 150 MH 2 X 96 watt PC Actinic 2 Clarki Clowns (31 months old) 1 Niger Trigger (Owned 6 months) 2 Tunze 6055 PH Current Tank Info: 90 AGA Megaflow To Be Mixed Reef

05/06/2007, 01:25 PM	#3
gabegmonkey Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 413	Sounds like CyanoBacteria... a Turkey Baster to suck up the junk. Make sure you're not overfeeding (I believe excess nutrients can contribute) Add some flow to the area that is affected...

05/06/2007, 01:38 PM	#4
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148	It's not algee, it's bacteria. Usually due to high nutrients in the tank.

05/06/2007, 07:08 PM	#5
John99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 149	Ok thanks. I really don't overfeed at all. It can't be flow because i set my powerhead close to full blast. Ive heard queen conchs eat it. Is it true?

05/06/2007, 07:24 PM	#8
markandkristen Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winterhaven, fl Posts: 4,081	do you rinse your food. i delt with it a while back . while flow does help i dont think that is the only common denominator. i went to every other day feeding and upped my skimming.