Algae Indentification and Help Please

ScubaGirl · #1 03-25-2011, 05:31 PM

Yeah, did everything you just said but my pH wasn't quite that high to start.

Light was on for maybe 20 minutes while I cleaned up last night. I have the air running on one of my powerheads to keep the water oxygenated and I could hear that it was blocked. I had to go in to fix it. Skimmer was overflowing too.

Completing the rest of the "dark cycle" now. Tomorrow evening (Sat.) I'll do some more maintenance. That will make 3 days in the dark.

Navarchus · #2 03-25-2011, 05:44 PM

no! no lights what so ever.....!

ScubaGirl · #3 03-25-2011, 09:22 PM

So am I starting over because I had the light on for 20 minutes?

PoonTang · #4 03-25-2011, 09:28 PM

I just noticed the little bastards starting to grow in my tank too! Grrrr, time to start doing some research I suppose.

ScubaGirl · #5 03-26-2011, 04:33 AM

There's some great info in the links posted in this thread. Definitely worth reading.

Thanks again to the contributors!

Can't wait to see how things have gone tomorrow when I uncover the tank! Drum roll please.....

ScubaGirl · #6 03-28-2011, 05:19 AM

We had an extra 12 hours of dark because I got called into work. I uncovered the tank today and there appears to be no sign of the dino's in the tank!!!! I am soooo thankful!

Fingers crossed that it stays away. Had the lights on for about 2 hours tonight. The fish (and the cat) really seemed to enjoy it. Our cat has missed them.

bryceschutte · #7 03-28-2011, 05:41 PM

I am also in the black out period. Its been 3 days. I will take the cover off later today. I hope all is well.