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Old 02-29-2008, 04:39 PM
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Also say relax but as for Valonia I think it's generally accepted to be in the nuisance algae category. If after looking into Valonia and you decide it's something you deliberately want in your tank, I'm sure there's lots of reefers out there that will offer some.
i was meaning the brown orange algae.
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Old 02-29-2008, 05:18 PM
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well now its turning into reed sllime algae. i dont stress too much about it but the algae is so thick that my buttons and polyps cant open. im doing a half assed blackout for a few days. i dont wnat to kill any of my corals tho. i am hoping 3 days in the dark will be ok.
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Old 02-29-2008, 05:46 PM
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The red slime actually syphons off really easily.....then do the black out....
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Old 02-29-2008, 07:17 PM
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i have tried to syphon out the red slime but its not working? should i take the shaftr of the syphon and just use the 1/2 inch tubing? i would think ths woulld increase flow.
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It would also suck up all of your sand.
how much flow is in the tank?
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Old 03-01-2008, 05:09 PM
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quite abit now i have the two standard PWs and added 2 korilias a 1 for behind my rock and added a nano for the front face yesterday. i have limitd my light to about 3 hours a day now.

i found some more valonia and let it be as i found out its good for the emerald crab.
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Old 03-07-2008, 05:32 AM
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At work we had the same problem. I found increased flow, water changes once a week and sumps properly set up helped alot.
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Could also use a turkey baster to blast the stuff of your corals.
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