algea

lilitaly · 04/05/2006, 11:32 PM

I dont actually know if this is algea or what, but it is purple looking in color and it is growing on the sand. I dont know if it comes from the live rock or if its bad for the live rock or the fish but i was hoping someone knew what it was and knows how to get rid of it.

fishmon · 04/05/2006, 11:40 PM

how long has the tank been set up?

lilitaly · 04/06/2006, 07:46 AM

about 4 months

ho bag · 04/06/2006, 07:49 AM

Cyano/red slime

fishmon · 04/06/2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally posted by ho bag
Cyano/red slime

I second that, stir it up and use a turkey baster or powerhead to blow the waste off your rock then do a 25-30% water change. Make sure your skimmer is working well and skim it very wet. That should fix it.

lilitaly · 04/06/2006, 09:08 AM

should i add any additives because according to my lfs there is something i can put in to get rid of it, but i dont know if it is just marketing to sell me something, but if it would really work i would buy it so i was just wondering if it would work

ho bag · 04/06/2006, 09:08 AM

Yes the turky baster to blast the rocks and syphon off the slim from the sand followed by a big water change helps remove it but you still need to solve the origional issue causing it.

Litespeeds · 04/06/2006, 09:43 AM

You can also purchase a product called Chemi-Clean for red slime algae if it keeps coming back. This product works without harming anything.

lilitaly · 04/06/2006, 11:28 AM

What can be the original cuase of the algea in the first place

smleee · 04/06/2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by lilitaly
What can be the original cuase of the algea in the first place

Exactly the approach you should be taking. Don't use a band-aid method, find the real problem.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=816488

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reelfreak · 04/06/2006, 11:38 AM

Phosphates are probably high causing the cyano. It can be fixed w/o chemicals, it just takes time and persistance.

I cured mine by constant water changes, adding more macro, adding more flow and removing the cyano by hand. It took me a month or more to cure it. I've heard some bad stories out of the chemi-clean, although most people have no issues. I wasn't going to risk my corals though.

Like stated, find the root of the problem. Oh yeah, Phosban and carbon 24/7 have helped w/ my problem too!!

04/05/2006, 11:32 PM	#1
lilitaly Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 28	algea I dont actually know if this is algea or what, but it is purple looking in color and it is growing on the sand. I dont know if it comes from the live rock or if its bad for the live rock or the fish but i was hoping someone knew what it was and knows how to get rid of it.

04/05/2006, 11:40 PM	#2
fishmon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 497	how long has the tank been set up? __________________ Jim What are "days off" and why do I never get one??????? Current Tank Info: 6800ish gallons or so combined

04/06/2006, 11:38 AM	#11
reelfreak Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Atlantic Beach , Florida Posts: 1,096	Phosphates are probably high causing the cyano. It can be fixed w/o chemicals, it just takes time and persistance. I cured mine by constant water changes, adding more macro, adding more flow and removing the cyano by hand. It took me a month or more to cure it. I've heard some bad stories out of the chemi-clean, although most people have no issues. I wasn't going to risk my corals though. Like stated, find the root of the problem. Oh yeah, Phosban and carbon 24/7 have helped w/ my problem too!! __________________ From the forest itself, comes the handle for the axe Current Tank Info: 125g / 6x80 T5s 90w LED Hybrid DIY, Apex, WAVs,Skimz SM161,Tunze Osmolator

04/06/2006, 07:46 AM	#3
lilitaly Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 28	about 4 months

04/06/2006, 07:49 AM	#4
ho bag Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 52	Cyano/red slime

04/06/2006, 09:08 AM	#6
lilitaly Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 28	should i add any additives because according to my lfs there is something i can put in to get rid of it, but i dont know if it is just marketing to sell me something, but if it would really work i would buy it so i was just wondering if it would work

04/06/2006, 09:43 AM	#8
Litespeeds Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 121	You can also purchase a product called Chemi-Clean for red slime algae if it keeps coming back. This product works without harming anything.

04/06/2006, 11:28 AM	#9
lilitaly Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 28	What can be the original cuase of the algea in the first place