Bryopsis problems
Hi,
Sounds like you have a nutrient problem. You'll need to figure out a way to export the nutrients...and as you found out....skimmers don't cut it. Skimmers only remove specific classes of organics...but not all.
You'll need something more powerful and more efficient than what is commonly available. Basically, you need to remove the nutrients faster than the algae can consume it. Once bryopsis stops growing...its a matter of physically extracting the algae. I have been experimenting with Algae Turf Scrubber (ATS) and it seems to works quite well. In fact...well enough that the skimmer is no longer required. Algae turf is the fastest growing green algae...so it will outcompete most algae forms [img]smile.gif[/img] However, turf algae only grows in specific environmental conditions. You can look up more info on this on RC. I built my ATS in my 5G surge bucket.
BTW, ATS is patented...but I think the inventors don't go after DIYers and non-commericial users. Royalties are charged if you are using it in a commercial coral or fish farms.
- Victor.
[ 20 April 2002, 18:31: Message edited by: reefburnaby ]
|