Green algae on live sand

fishytime · #2 08-02-2007, 03:56 AM

I was having a little cyano problem. I was using RO(store bought), and I switched to DI and now the cyano is slowly going away.

Mik_101 · #3 08-02-2007, 04:17 AM

I would make my lighting period about 5 hours a day.

bv_reefer · #4 08-02-2007, 05:35 AM

-so for once DI was better than RO? now im starting 2 have second thoughts about using 5-gallon RO water from the store...

Mik_101 · #5 08-02-2007, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bv_reefer

-so for once DI was better than RO? now im starting 2 have second thoughts about using 5-gallon RO water from the store...

man di takes out most harsh metals

likwid · #6 08-02-2007, 03:55 PM

No, I dont have any diatoms or cyano. Im thinking of adding a HOB Refugium.. Do you think this will stop the algae from growing?

Geofrog · #7 08-02-2007, 06:01 PM

The refugium will help with the nutrient uptake by competeing with the algae. Have you considered getting a sandsifting gobie for the tank? They do a great job of keeping the sand clean as they turn over the sand fairly quickly.