brown slime algae, Help!

raquel · #1 02-01-2005, 03:43 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 · #2 02-01-2005, 04:30 AM

ro/di and maybe try some phosban.

chrisd · #3 02-01-2005, 04:52 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 · #4 02-01-2005, 05:27 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

digitalsteve · #5 02-01-2005, 05:39 AM

good site!

raquel · #6 02-01-2005, 06:30 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 · #7 02-01-2005, 07:58 PM

Thanks for that link! Very informative!