Red Algae Invasion VS. DIY XP2 reactor! More Advice Needed About a Product.
 

Ok I now have 1 of my Rena XP2's running as a phos reactor. Bottom basket has 2 foam's with Pura Phoslock in the middle, top basket has Pura Carbon between the foam running @ approx. 63 gph.

Also bought some UltraLife Red Slime Remover. Have not used it yet, kinda nervous as I have heard that it has killed peoples tank but have also heard it works great (not that I don't trust you Triggz, just need to know more people have used it and it worked). Experiences please!!

When I had cyano I increased my water changes, syphoned as much algae out as I could and used a zeovit product called Coral Snow. I also added a powerhead for better flow.

I do have 4 - 1300 gph power head's. Just did a water change as phos & nit's were a little high. I am going to check it again in a few hour's. I will have to syphon out the red algae next I guess.

Hey,

As your nitrates are high, do some more water changes. Coral Snow neutralizes undesirable acids and is a solution against slime algae and cyano bacteria. I use it everyday as I am on Full Zeo, but do recommend this product to people that are not using Zeo, it does work.

What is your bioload? I can't remember, maybe you are a little high there.

Also, If I recall this is a new system, maybe you are just doing too much too fast. Best thing about this hobby is patience and taking your time.

Call me if you wish on my cell (you still have it?) we can talk it over.

I agree with the coral snow also. I had a bad out break myself and I fought it by doing a 3 to 4 day black out and added coral snow and I havent seen any red slime in 3 months

What kind of water are you using Grizz? I had a bad outbreak 2 summers ago when I started experimenting with tap water because I ran out of RO. Mixed up a fresh bucket of salt water and scrubbed every rock in my tank. Did a complete water change using RO and haven't had a problem since.

Hey it was great talking with you again, keep in touch. Let me know how it goes.

I have a whole house RO system (big $$$ system) that produces water with a better quality then store bought.

Thanks for the info Rick. After 2 - 20% water change's (1 yesturday and 1 today)

Phos is at .5 ish
Ph. is at 8.4
NO3 is at 0
NO2 is at 0
NH3 is at 0
calcium is at 380 but have not dosed today yet
KH is at 196 ppm

Hey Greg, if you have any Red Slime on the substrate of your tank i find that if you bury it with other substrate in your tank that isnt covered in algea it ends up dying instantly. that is what i did with my tank and it worked great!