xiggie Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Black out? Lower nutrient ? Raise nutrient? Antibiotics ? Amoxicillin? Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SRC Member james72 Posted April 7, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 7, 2014 Battle with these hair like algaes for almost a year. Have tried rowaphos, siphoning and turkey blasting them but doesnt really stop it. I believe it should be phosphate leeching from within. I give up on these rocks/branches and replace with new ones then put these in my dark sump. Without light and over a period of time, they die off and now they still sit in the sump to house copepods. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Cheers, James Reviving my reef tank : Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS) Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus) ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25 Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000 Vortech back up battery TLF-150 + Rowaphos Activated carbon Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3 150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato 2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiggie Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'm not worried if they are hair algae .. My tang , urchin and snails will get those .. They really look like dinoflagellates .. Nothing will touch those !! And non of my cleanup crew are touching this stuff in my tank.. Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member james72 Posted April 7, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 7, 2014 If it's dinoflagellate, then a 3 days blackout will work. Do a water change with d.i. water after that. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Cheers, James Reviving my reef tank : Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS) Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus) ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25 Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000 Vortech back up battery TLF-150 + Rowaphos Activated carbon Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3 150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato 2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor Iwarna Posted April 8, 2014 Sponsor Share Posted April 8, 2014 Black out? Lower nutrient ? Raise nutrient? Antibiotics ? Amoxicillin? Hi xiggie, We will be trying out a new product as soon as it arrives, hope to receive it in the next few days. I do have limited quantity to share if you are interested to try it out. For more information on the product please check out the link below: http://nualgiaquarium.com/ Cheers, Aquarium Iwarna Quote Do refer to our Facebook Page : Iwarna Aquafarm Pictures are uploaded there for new shipments. Thank you. *We have strict reservation policies for livestock, please refer to our sponsor forum for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearishCat Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hi xiggie, We will be trying out a new product as soon as it arrives, hope to receive it in the next few days. I do have limited quantity to share if you are interested to try it out. For more information on the product please check out the link below: http://nualgiaquarium.com/ Cheers, Aquarium Iwarna Hi, i am also facing the same issue. the top of most of my rocks are covered in brown hair algae. Will this Nualgi help in any way of getting rid of them?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member james72 Posted April 9, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hi, i am also facing the same issue. the top of most of my rocks are covered in brown hair algae. Will this Nualgi help in any way of getting rid of them?. Sis, are you using tap water or nsw for water change? Reduce light photoperiod, max 7hrs a day, reduce feeding, weekly water change and try the 3 days blackout. Cover the tank with newspaper n shut down your lights for 3 days. After that perform 20% water change. Then monitor see if it comes back. Rowaphos in reactor will help absorb all the phosphate leeching from the rocks over time. Its a slow process, might take months. Meantime minimise on fishes. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Cheers, James Reviving my reef tank : Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS) Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus) ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25 Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000 Vortech back up battery TLF-150 + Rowaphos Activated carbon Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3 150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato 2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiggie Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hi xiggie, We will be trying out a new product as soon as it arrives, hope to receive it in the next few days. I do have limited quantity to share if you are interested to try it out. For more information on the product please check out the link below: http://nualgiaquarium.com/ Cheers, Aquarium Iwarna Do update us on this new product .. When they coming in ..? Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearishCat Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Sis, are you using tap water or nsw for water change? Reduce light photoperiod, max 7hrs a day, reduce feeding, weekly water change and try the 3 days blackout. Cover the tank with newspaper n shut down your lights for 3 days. After that perform 20% water change. Then monitor see if it comes back. Rowaphos in reactor will help absorb all the phosphate leeching from the rocks over time. Its a slow process, might take months. Meantime minimise on fishes. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Using DI water. Light photoperiod is 0% white 5% blue to 50% white and 100% blue for 3 hours, then back to 0% white 5% blue again. Can't do blackout, have corals inside. Have rowaphos in a reactor and also fishless atm because doing copper treatment. Im using It's Clear and Coralline Stimulator now and also your chaetos, after 3 days can see a slight decrease in the hair algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.tm Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hi xiggie, heres a good link to help you id your algae http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reefcleaners/44247-nuisance-algae-guide-work-progress.html http://www.melevsreef.com/id/algae.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckongnet Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hi xiggie, We will be trying out a new product as soon as it arrives, hope to receive it in the next few days. I do have limited quantity to share if you are interested to try it out. For more information on the product please check out the link below: http://nualgiaquarium.com/ Cheers, Aquarium Iwarna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofubox Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 . Using DI water. Light photoperiod is 0% white 5% blue to 50% white and 100% blue for 3 hours, then back to 0% white 5% blue again. Can't do blackout, have corals inside. Have rowaphos in a reactor and also fishless atm because doing copper treatment. Im using It's Clear and Coralline Stimulator now and also your chaetos, after 3 days can see a slight decrease in the hair algae. Hey guys, came across this video if u are currently having trouble with bryopsis aka hair algae. Worked well for me. I use it directly on the affected areas. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tDG-qlFOGU Quote I Love Stagsss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor Iwarna Posted April 10, 2014 Sponsor Share Posted April 10, 2014 Do update us on this new product .. When they coming in ..? Hi xiggie, We hope to receive the samples by mid of next week. Cheers, Aquarium Iwarna Quote Do refer to our Facebook Page : Iwarna Aquafarm Pictures are uploaded there for new shipments. Thank you. *We have strict reservation policies for livestock, please refer to our sponsor forum for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor Iwarna Posted April 10, 2014 Sponsor Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hi, i am also facing the same issue. the top of most of my rocks are covered in brown hair algae. Will this Nualgi help in any way of getting rid of them?. Hi BearishCat, Yes, Nualgi is supposed to help remove unwanted algae. Although this is a new product, the trials thus far in the US look promising. However, we would like to have a hands-on experience with the product before commenting further on its effectiveness in eradicating unwanted algae. Please check out the link provided earlier for more information. Cheers, Aquarium Iwarna Quote Do refer to our Facebook Page : Iwarna Aquafarm Pictures are uploaded there for new shipments. Thank you. *We have strict reservation policies for livestock, please refer to our sponsor forum for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member james72 Posted April 10, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 10, 2014 Nice video, tech M magnesium. ....interesting, but like it says running carbon to absorb those metals components in the Tech M magnesium is important step. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Cheers, James Reviving my reef tank : Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS) Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus) ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25 Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000 Vortech back up battery TLF-150 + Rowaphos Activated carbon Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3 150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato 2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted April 11, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 11, 2014 Diatoms? Or dino?..Your silicates might be high?.. Quote 300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot) 1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2 2: Vortech MP 40 Wes 3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2 3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260 4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor 5: American Pinpoint PH Controller 6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return) 7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor 8:Hailea 10HP Chiller R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiggie Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Diatom bloom for few days during cycling .. After goodbye po4 they went away , everything was clean but this algae started to appear .. Might be dino .. Changed my sump light to 3watts led , Cheetos not doing well but other macro algae growing .. Tested nitrate n phosphate are zero .. But am having doubts on the test kits .!! Tested zero phosphate on tap water as well crappy kits I guess .... Hmmmm Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted April 11, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 11, 2014 what test kits?..API Is know to give inacurate readings get some salifert testkits..will help to narrow down the things that is causing this Ugly algae! cycling?? New Tank?. cheers! Quote 300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot) 1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2 2: Vortech MP 40 Wes 3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2 3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260 4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor 5: American Pinpoint PH Controller 6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return) 7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor 8:Hailea 10HP Chiller R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiggie Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Yes new .. A couple of month only .. Low stock , lots of try outs and equipment change .. Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ASHWIN Posted April 11, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 11, 2014 Might be due to still new..Cyling stage of algae.... 1 Quote 300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot) 1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2 2: Vortech MP 40 Wes 3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2 3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260 4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor 5: American Pinpoint PH Controller 6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return) 7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor 8:Hailea 10HP Chiller R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragoncube Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I would suggest cleanup crew. I had some algae break out and the convict tang took care of it in 3 days time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote My Wish List - Black Ocellaris - Royal Grammar - Orchid Dottyback - Rose Anemone - Zoos (all kinds!) - Purple People Eater - Floridae Rics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiggie Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Cleanup crew did not touch these algae ... Yellow tang , 2 urchin , 2 turbo.. Few tiny sand hermits ... Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor Iwarna Posted April 11, 2014 Sponsor Share Posted April 11, 2014 Cleanup crew did not touch these algae ... Yellow tang , 2 urchin , 2 turbo.. Few tiny sand hermits ... Hi xiggie, The product arrived today. If you are interested to participate in the trial please drop by Iwarna on Sunday. Cheers, Aquarium Iwarna Quote Do refer to our Facebook Page : Iwarna Aquafarm Pictures are uploaded there for new shipments. Thank you. *We have strict reservation policies for livestock, please refer to our sponsor forum for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiggie Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Hi xiggie,The product arrived today.If you are interested to participate in the trial please drop by Iwarna on Sunday.Cheers,Aquarium Iwarna Will do ..!! Any particular time I need to be there? Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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