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11/12/2010, 08:37 PM
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Light brown algae issue HELP!
This past month i've been getting this weird algae growth. It looks like dirt in a way but I know its some algae growth. Does anyone know what this is and what cause it and how to get rid of it. Please help!!
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11/12/2010, 11:59 PM
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diatoms looks like.... what are your parameters? how long has your tank been cycled? are you using new bulbs? and finally what do you have for a clean up crew?
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11/13/2010, 08:43 AM
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I have the same issue. I just bought new bulbs. T5 22k actinic and white. My parameters are salinity: 1.023, pH 8.2, Nitrates 60ppm everything else is 0 temp is at like 80-82
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11/14/2010, 11:49 PM
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all my levels are good but ive been using questionable water. I did do 15 gallon water change with some ro/di from my friend and it seems to be going away. oh and tank has been running for about 8 months now.
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11/14/2010, 11:51 PM
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and bulbs are about 4 months old on the t5's and mh.
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11/17/2010, 03:18 PM
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anybody? Bueller?.....Bueller?
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11/17/2010, 03:30 PM
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~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS |
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11/17/2010, 03:33 PM
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so just sit back and wait....I can do that. I have been doing water changes every 2 weeks or so and have a good skimmer in there so hopefully it all works itself out. THX
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11/17/2010, 07:27 PM
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11/17/2010, 08:57 PM
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Diatoms or dinos? Not sure anything eats dinos but florida fighting conchs and tigertail sea cucumbers will help cleanup diatoms IME. Silicate removal is the best defense with diatoms though.
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