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07-17-2008, 03:17 AM

tlo

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Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: Duncan, BC

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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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