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Old 03-04-2009, 10:25 PM
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What are "mint" water conditions?
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Old 03-04-2009, 10:53 PM
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just becuase a test kit is reading zero nitrates and phosphates doesnt mean they arnt there it just means the algae is consuming them at the same rate of production

algae is a good indicator both are present

im dealing with hair algae that is growing at 1/2" a day and i havent had any fish in the tank for weeks
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Old 03-04-2009, 11:03 PM
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have you looked at Myka's posts on how to get rid of this and the common causes? http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=44860
This should help with most questions you have. My first thought was are you using tap water instead of RO/DI ? If so there is your culprit.
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that seems like the normal algae progression I had. I added a bunch of snails and crabs and a rabbitfish to tidy up the rest of the tank.
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