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03-04-2008, 03:26 AM
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Algae Question
I never went through any algae cycles when I set my newest tank up about I guess 4 months ago but seem to be now. I am getting some very long stringy brown stuff. Kind of slimy almost. Covering quite a lot of rocks and corals even. Never had this before...anyone know what it may be and what the cause usually is?
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03-04-2008, 03:38 AM
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Same problem here for last monthe.
just finishing that now. i have a good timer for my light and only have it it on for 4 one hour periods. in about 2-3 days most will show sgns of dying. in anohter 4-5 days you should be good.
im not sure but i think the seperate running times interfears with the photosynthisis progress. i keep a standing lamp on and nearby most of the day. i have used no chemicals at all and it seem to be fine. the reason it took so long is because i turned lights on too soon and didnt notice te new growth for a couple of days. I have also added a nano korialia for more flow and this has helped. i might have some pics of this algae in my link.
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03-04-2008, 03:55 AM
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Yeah so its definitely dinoflaggelates. Not too bad at the moment but I don't want it to get out of control.
My PH always seems to be a bit high and that one article says that could be part of the cause. Problem is, I have no idea why my PH is always on the higher side and since everything seems to be thriving, I have always left it. It ranges from 8.4 to about 8.8
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03-04-2008, 03:56 AM
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mine was related to phos.
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72 Gallon Bowfront Reef.. Hardware:2x250w Luminex Elite HQI Reflectors (Phoenix Hexarc Bulbs), Galaxy 2x250w Electronic ballast, Euroreef 130 Skimmer, Sedra KSP 7000 Retern... Live Stock: Pair of Hawaiian Flame Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Pink Streaked Wrasse, Pair True Percula Clowns, Potters Angel, African Flameback Angel, Orange Fin Tomini Tang, Yellow Assessor, Tailspot Blenny, Purple Firefish.. 45 G FW Asain Barb Community tank.
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03-04-2008, 03:58 AM
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Actually I guess the article uses elevated PH as part of a solution, not a cause.
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03-04-2008, 04:00 AM
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not PH phosphorus. it was only up to .3 adn this was enough.
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72 Gallon Bowfront Reef.. Hardware:2x250w Luminex Elite HQI Reflectors (Phoenix Hexarc Bulbs), Galaxy 2x250w Electronic ballast, Euroreef 130 Skimmer, Sedra KSP 7000 Retern... Live Stock: Pair of Hawaiian Flame Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Pink Streaked Wrasse, Pair True Percula Clowns, Potters Angel, African Flameback Angel, Orange Fin Tomini Tang, Yellow Assessor, Tailspot Blenny, Purple Firefish.. 45 G FW Asain Barb Community tank.
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03-04-2008, 04:02 AM
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Holy wowzers! Your pH gets up to 8.8??? Try doing a search on Reef Central for "high pH"...there was a really good thread about it some time ago.
For the record, Phosphate at 0.3 is high.
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#9
03-04-2008, 04:10 AM
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Quote:
 I need to check the calibration of my probe but since it has not caused any problems, Im not too concerned right now.
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#10
03-04-2008, 04:14 AM
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ya i know its high i was saying its high enouge to spur algae growth. picking up ro unit tom. hopfully this helps.
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72 Gallon Bowfront Reef.. Hardware:2x250w Luminex Elite HQI Reflectors (Phoenix Hexarc Bulbs), Galaxy 2x250w Electronic ballast, Euroreef 130 Skimmer, Sedra KSP 7000 Retern... Live Stock: Pair of Hawaiian Flame Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Pink Streaked Wrasse, Pair True Percula Clowns, Potters Angel, African Flameback Angel, Orange Fin Tomini Tang, Yellow Assessor, Tailspot Blenny, Purple Firefish.. 45 G FW Asain Barb Community tank.
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