Thread: Red Purple Slime Algae
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Old 07-17-2008, 03:17 AM
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cyanobacteria (red slime) is a result of too much nutrients (nitrates and phosphates) and too little flow.
try increasing your flow and use a phosban reactor if you aren't already.
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