HELP! Need to identify this algae bloom before it kills all my corals.

[DKoKoMan]

Originally Posted by JamRobo

I also just switched to AF reef salt and have somewhat the same issue except mine is alot more minor then yours. I think its just diatom / cyano kind of mix of the both. Mine is mostly on the glass / sand bed. Ive been doing small water changes twice a week trying to get the majority of it each time.


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I have been doing water changes but it doesn't seem to help!

Originally Posted by JamRobo

Did your phosphate level go up? Whats it at?

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It went down, it's now at 0.12ppm (I know still high). I had it much higher at 0.25ppm and higher.

Originally Posted by adam84

How strong is your flow in the areas that it is growing, or is it only growing in the lower flow areas?

It's growing in the high flow areas, low flow areas and doesn't seem to be affected. I literally have to scrub it to get it off and it come right back.