brown algae

lilred1995vette · 01/30/2008, 03:21 PM

I am having a large problem stopping my brown algae, tank has new bulbs, just did a large water change with ro/di. added a uv and still no luck stoping it.

sk8rreefgeek · 01/30/2008, 04:43 PM

new fixture, or just new bulbs? what light is it? and how long has the tank been set up?

lilred1995vette · 01/30/2008, 11:39 PM

its a 215, 2 250 reeflux, 1 250w phoenix , 6 t5 ho actinic been running a little over yr.

Logzor · 01/30/2008, 11:46 PM

Post a picture and find out if it is Dictyota. If so see my thread on the macroalgae forum and we can work on it.

Michael · 01/31/2008, 10:39 AM

i had the same problem at one time when my tank was cycling, i turned the lights off for 3 days and it all went

01/30/2008, 03:21 PM	#1
lilred1995vette Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston/Kingwood Tx Posts: 66	brown algae I am having a large problem stopping my brown algae, tank has new bulbs, just did a large water change with ro/di. added a uv and still no luck stoping it.

01/30/2008, 04:43 PM	#2
sk8rreefgeek Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lodi, California Posts: 1,352	new fixture, or just new bulbs? what light is it? and how long has the tank been set up? __________________ It's time for operation crazy-plan Current Tank Info: Drilled 55g, 14g sump, coralife 125 SS: mated pair of b&w misbar clowns, ywg

01/31/2008, 10:39 AM	#5
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i had the same problem at one time when my tank was cycling, i turned the lights off for 3 days and it all went __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/30/2008, 11:39 PM	#3
lilred1995vette Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston/Kingwood Tx Posts: 66	its a 215, 2 250 reeflux, 1 250w phoenix , 6 t5 ho actinic been running a little over yr.

01/30/2008, 11:46 PM	#4
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Post a picture and find out if it is Dictyota. If so see my thread on the macroalgae forum and we can work on it.