Problem with corals

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by 1bigstud

Here are some pics of what the algae in my tank looks like.

looks to be the start of a mild cyano bloom or at least a diatom bloom, excess nutrients is the cause.

are you testing?? what are your exact water parameters for:

nitrate
phosphate
amonia
alk
cal
what test kits are you using??


more than likely there is some nitrates and phosphates , corals dont do well with phosphates and although some small amount of nitrates is good large amounts are harmfull and bad for your livestock.both are huge contributing factors in algae growth.os are high i would reccommend getting some gfo and a reactor it will quickly rid you of phosphate.

what are you using for light??

if your ph

[1bigstud]

whats a gfo? and what type of reactor?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by 1bigstud

whats a gfo? and what type of reactor?

gfo is granular ferris oxide it is used ina reactor like this








i agree with above as i dont do well with softies either i find them hit or miss with my tanks this time its miss lol