WMAS Discussion Forum : Red Algae http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:46:45 +0000 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:46:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37106 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Red Algae : Great, thanks for those answers...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=365388&title=red-algae#365388 Author: Chris Scott
Subject: 37106
Posted: June 25 2010 at 12:46pm

Great, thanks for those answers I will try those techniques.

The oolitic sand, other than being free if I go out to the Salt Lake, is there any benefit of it over the fine sand at the LFS?

Thanks!
]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:46:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=365388&title=red-algae#365388 <![CDATA[Red Algae : Good questions.The reason for...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=365274&title=red-algae#365274 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 37106
Posted: June 24 2010 at 7:33pm

Good questions.
The reason for the Cyano algae appearing in the first place is partly associated with overfeeding, especially dry foods. The only time I feed dry prepared foods is when i don't have the time to feed my favorite frozen food, Emerald Entree. It is a variety of meaty foods plus half of it is greens, which are good for all fish, especially herbivores like one of the largest and most ravenous fish in your tank, the Fox face. 

When I suggest 5 days, I know that some people have trouble with it, but really the fish will be fine. Most people don't go the full 5 days. As EvanB756 said above, 3 days and half as much after that worked.

Part of the reason for nuisance algae growth is underfiltration, meaning that the biofiltration is not adequate or cannot keep up with the extra nutrients going into the water.

Quite a few hobbyists have had very good results by placing some Oolitic sand under the current sand bed. This is much easier than it would seem. Spread out a hole in the sand down to the glass by pushing and mounding up the sand. In that hole place a quart or two of Oolitic sand. Then spread the original sand over the top of the oolitic. Do this in 2 or 3 places in the tank. Another way to do it is to place those quarts of Oolitic sand across the back sand. Oolitic sand naturally sinks down underneath larger particle sand.

Placing sand into the tank without much disturbance or dust flying everywhere is accomplished by rinsing the sand very well and slowly submerging the container of wet sand in the water allowing it to fill with water before moving it down to the sand and slowly pouring it out underwater.
]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:33:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=365274&title=red-algae#365274 <![CDATA[Red Algae : I know this is an old post,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=365239&title=red-algae#365239 Author: Chris Scott
Subject: 37106
Posted: June 24 2010 at 4:50pm

I know this is an old post, but I have the same problem.  

I first tried reducing the light, but I have an LTA and he got into really bad shape and almost died.  I was able to nurse him back to health by putting the light back to a normal amount.

To get rid of it temporarily, i used the chemi-clean remover.  It worked great, but I know it will come back.

Not feeding for 5 days, will that harm any of my fishies?  I have the following:
- Two percula clowns w/LTA
- Yellow tail damsel
- Foxface Rabbitfish
- Copperband butterfly
- Banner cardinal
- 4 green cromis

I normally feed them every day, so stopping for 5 days seems drastic.

I think I will add more sand.  I only have a 1.5-2" sand base.  Is it OK to put the new sand on top of the old sand?  If I have some Nassurius snails to keep it sifted?

Thanks!
Chris
]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:50:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=365239&title=red-algae#365239 <![CDATA[Red Algae : I have to agree with yodaman,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329745&title=red-algae#329745 Author: EvanB756
Subject: 37106
Posted: December 16 2009 at 7:58am

I have to agree with yodaman, I had it starting and just stopped feeding for 3 days and then just fed half as much as I was from then on and it all went away within a week.... plus I didn't have to come up with the money to buy a phosphate reactor... just my 2 cents.

but yes do get some snails in there to help as well.
]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:58:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329745&title=red-algae#329745 <![CDATA[Red Algae : Aquatic Dreams started to have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329722&title=red-algae#329722 Author: jcoulter17
Subject: 37106
Posted: December 15 2009 at 11:44pm

Aquatic Dreams started to have this problem in the big tank. They fix it fast with a phosphate Reactor. They have one nice clean tank there. I started to have the problem too and they said get a phosphate Reactor. It worked and never had a problem with red algae again.
]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:44:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329722&title=red-algae#329722 <![CDATA[Red Algae : Depending on the light, one snail...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329698&title=red-algae#329698 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 37106
Posted: December 15 2009 at 10:59pm

Depending on the light, one snail per gallon is the rule of thumb. This tank will do fine as Ryan has said if you add at least 30 more snails.]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:59:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329698&title=red-algae#329698 <![CDATA[Red Algae : ^^^^ Those are some good places....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329539&title=red-algae#329539 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 37106
Posted: December 15 2009 at 12:01pm

^^^^ Those are some good places. Personally I would stop at either Reef Runners in Orem if on the way, or Marine Aquatics. I would also call Chad and see if he has snails in. He has the best price out of anyone.

It really depends on whatever store is easiest and closest for you. Bring a cooler though to help keep the water temp stable.
]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:01:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329539&title=red-algae#329539 <![CDATA[Red Algae : cliff-king@live.com wrote:Thanks,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329538&title=red-algae#329538 Author: trplxj
Subject: 37106
Posted: December 15 2009 at 11:52am

Originally posted by cliff-king@live.com cliff-king@live.com wrote:

Thanks, is there anywhere in salt lake that I could pick those up? I am headed to Delta and will probably stop on the way back.
Lots and lots of places.  The Aquarium (SLC), Bird World (North SLC), Aquatic Dreams (Layton).  Just to name a few.  I would hit Bird World or Aquatic Dreams, I've had really good experiances with both places.]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:52:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329538&title=red-algae#329538 <![CDATA[Red Algae : Thanks, is there anywhere in salt...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329530&title=red-algae#329530 Author: cliff-king@live.com
Subject: 37106
Posted: December 15 2009 at 11:11am

Thanks, is there anywhere in salt lake that I could pick those up? I am headed to Delta and will probably stop on the way back.]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:11:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329530&title=red-algae#329530 <![CDATA[Red Algae : I would add 30-40 snails as soon...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329491&title=red-algae#329491 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 37106
Posted: December 14 2009 at 10:46pm

I would add 30-40 snails as soon as you can. 2 snails in a 90 is not enough, not even close. Get a mixture of astrea, cerith and nassarius(sp?). Other than that it looks good.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:46:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37106&PID=329491&title=red-algae#329491