How do I get rid of this?
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Topic: How do I get rid of this?
Posted By: craigory23
Subject: How do I get rid of this?
Date Posted: September 05 2014 at 6:43pm
| I did some research and I'm pretty sure it's cyanobacteria. It almost goes away at night but as soon as I turn my lights on it starts coming out again and I'm just worried that it's going to start covering my corals. Any help would be greatly appreciated! I'm still trying to figure out how to post a pic |
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Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: September 05 2014 at 7:42pm
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What are your parameters? Specifically nitrates and phosphates. ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: September 05 2014 at 11:54pm
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Because algae eats up Nitrogen and Phosphorus compounds, those levels often test within normal limits. I wouldn't bother testing, but if you do, don't be surprised that they are okay. Look in the Reefkeeping Tips thread below for the links to excellent discussions about Eliminating Cyanobacteria and nuisance algae. http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244" rel="nofollow - http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Come back here if you still have trouble. Algae control is one of my specialties. A pic is always very helpful. Feel free to send a pic to 808-345-1049 or to [email protected] Aloha  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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