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raquel
02-01-2005, 02:43 AM
I had dark red slime algae and now it is a medium brown slime algae in my year old 90 gal. I use tap water but do regular water changes. Any ideas? I know I need RODI water but is there anything else that I should look at for now? Thanks.

Willow
02-01-2005, 03:30 AM
ro/di and maybe try some phosban.

chrisd
02-01-2005, 03:52 AM
You may also want to consider increasing the circulation in your tank. It worked for me. That stuff likes to settle low flow areas and dead spots.

IrishReefer
02-01-2005, 04:27 AM
Hi Raquel,

Your tap water may be compunding the problem but have a read of this article too... http://nucalf.physics.fsu.edu/pfohl/Fish/Reefs/algae

I have followed this advice and seen remarkable results.

Brian :biggrin:

digitalsteve
02-01-2005, 04:39 AM
good site!

raquel
02-01-2005, 05:30 PM
Wow, that link totally cleared it up for me. Do other people agree about the kalkwasser?

I am going to get an RODI filter and start his regime ASAP.

Thanks!

phreezee
02-01-2005, 06:58 PM
Thanks for that link! Very informative!