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I'm starting to get this really ugly brown algae on 2 of my rocks, which Im guessing is diatom algae. Is there ANY way to get rid of this stuff, i was hoping for that pretty purple algae :(
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Navarchus
Almost smarter than a pig
If it is indeed a diatom bloom, then it will most likely subside by itself. If it is a cyanobacteria bloom, then you may need to take action. Can you post pictures?
yote
In Memoriam
+1 Navarchus
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Tanerious Swimeroundus
There you go :)
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
i dont see the pic
yote
In Memoriam
All I see are red Xes
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Tanerious Swimeroundus
Lame, work now?
yote
In Memoriam
Yeah.Thats diatoms.
They'll eventually go away on their own when they use up the silicates in the water.
They'll eventually go away on their own when they use up the silicates in the water.
Tanner
Tanerious Swimeroundus
oh alright, man are they unsightly, whats that purplish algae called ?
yote
In Memoriam
Cant say for sure from the pic.But the purplish could be coralline.
If its slimy and wipes off easy,its cyano-bacteria.If its hard,its coralline.
If its slimy and wipes off easy,its cyano-bacteria.If its hard,its coralline.
Tanner
Tanerious Swimeroundus
Oh k well if it's not coraline will that eventually come ? I like that algae :)
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
mostly likely yes, you will have a lot of coraline...
You;re lucky you only have diatoms because its very easy to clean especially off the glass. Just wait until the hard green stuff shows up and outlines every single scratch on your glass...:D
You;re lucky you only have diatoms because its very easy to clean especially off the glass. Just wait until the hard green stuff shows up and outlines every single scratch on your glass...:D
yote
In Memoriam
Then the hair algae and cyano.:D
Tanner
Tanerious Swimeroundus
I've got some green spots on my rocks right now .. :(
Tanner
Tanerious Swimeroundus
The diatoms attacking the sand now :( and more green spots are showing up, whats that all about >_>
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
Its a normal part of the hobby so dont worry.
Few things to keep in mind for reducing the algae:
- Dont use tap water (use RO or distilled water)
- Do consistent weekly/bi-weekly water changes. However a few weeks, i would up the water changes to x 2 per week (smaller water changes)
- Make sure you have decent water flow
- Remove as much of the algae as possible before each water change
- Use less light for a few weeks
- Use phosphate remover for a few weeks
Few things to keep in mind for reducing the algae:
- Dont use tap water (use RO or distilled water)
- Do consistent weekly/bi-weekly water changes. However a few weeks, i would up the water changes to x 2 per week (smaller water changes)
- Make sure you have decent water flow
- Remove as much of the algae as possible before each water change
- Use less light for a few weeks
- Use phosphate remover for a few weeks
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Tanner
Tanerious Swimeroundus
Thanks :)
-I do use distilled
-My tanks still cycling and apparently if i have ammonia and nitrites I shouldn't do a water change
-I have a good flow :)
-Will do
-Didn't know that would help thanks :)
-I'll pick some up tomorow :)
lol :p
-I do use distilled
-My tanks still cycling and apparently if i have ammonia and nitrites I shouldn't do a water change
-I have a good flow :)
-Will do
-Didn't know that would help thanks :)
-I'll pick some up tomorow :)
lol :p
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Since your tank is still cycling, just be patient and WAIT!!! Your tank will be just fine with a little bit of algae -- we all go through it in the beginning!
Tanner
Tanerious Swimeroundus
Yay lol
