Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/index.php)
-   Reef (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=8)
-   -   Best Way To Eliminate HUGE Hair Algae Problem And Coral Issues? (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=75745)

rastaangel 05-24-2011 03:37 AM

90g-40g sump, 1 pair of adult clowns, 3 fire fish, 1 clown goby, Aqua C remora Pro Skimmer with mag 3, 2x250w MH w/ 4 PC actinics, actinis on from 7-8 and MH from 8-7, I feed a mix of bloodworms, mysis, brine shrimp, and cyclopeze. 1/4 ounce a day spot fed. been running for almost a year, instant ocean up until now and switching to zeovit salt, using a BRS 6 stage RO/DI.

MMAX 05-24-2011 12:09 PM

Have any pictures of your algae problems? I used to have the same issue up until late last year. Problem solved by reducing my photoperiod (lights on for 8 hrs total), switching salt from Instant Ocean to H2Ocean and without fail 20 gal water changes every 2 weeks. I started using Prodibio , just gave my second dose last Saturday and have switched to 10 gal water changes/2 weeks. The sea hare will clean up your problem quickly but it's more of a band-aid solution.

wickedfrags 05-24-2011 12:15 PM

Generally speaking, I would consider the following approach in order of importance:

1. Take out your live rock and physically remove the hair algae, use a toothbrush and rinse.
2. Up your water changes to 25-50% for a couple weeks minimum.
3. Review the performance of your RO/DI unit.
4. Feed your tank 50% less food.
5. Consider upgrading your skimmer.

RuGlu6 05-24-2011 03:35 PM

Looks like you need a skimmer with a lot more air mixing then Ramora to get skimming to the proper lewel as well as ORP.
You feed a lot more then i would consider safe for size of your tank.
So like was said before, better skimmer and small but frequent water changes

fishytime 05-24-2011 05:30 PM

Do you rinse/strain your frozen foods? If not do so, that dirty water is like fuel for algea.

rastaangel 05-24-2011 06:22 PM

I cant remove my rocks as there epoxyed together to prevent another broke bottom.
My RO/DI system is all new.
I feed my fish with a dropper so nothing is wasted, any left overs are feed to my LPS. I rinse the food very well before its feed.
I reduced my light periods by 2 hrs yesterday.
I am starting to think that my skimmer isnt doing a good enough job any more, but I dont really have the cash flow to buy a new one

asylumdown 05-27-2011 05:25 AM

hair algae aside, it looks like you have one gorgeous tank.

nlreefguy 05-27-2011 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asylumdown (Post 615800)
hair algae aside, it looks like you have one gorgeous tank.

yeah, that's true. That hair algae problem is not so bad - god knows I've seen a lot worse on here and elsewhere. I bet you'll have that solved in no time. Your parameters are good so once you get some herbivores in there, you should be fine.

rastaangel 05-27-2011 06:38 PM

Thanks
I am still workin on it. Gonna get a sea hare and a new skimmer soon so that should help


All times are GMT. The time now is 10:56 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.