kelvintan_a1ea Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Anyone knows how to get rid of these pest macro algae? I pluck them off but soon it grows again. My NO3 is less than 10 ppm liao. Feeding is abt 10-20 pellots daily with abt 2 tangs, 2 wrasses and a goby. Corals are LPS ie blastos, gionio, mushy and zoos. 3-4 pieces of SPS. Using 4xT5, 1 giesemann 50/50 and 3 ATi Aquablue special. Filtration is by live rocks, 20 pcs of mangroves, macro skimmer, FR with PURA phosphate and Seachem charcoal. Pls assist , Thanks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kominato Posted June 22, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted June 22, 2007 try reducing your lite intensity.... Quote The Universal Law of Cause and Effect a.k.a the Mystic Law manifested in the Universe as Nam-Myoho-Renge-kyo. For World Peace and Human Happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jemarcus Posted June 22, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted June 22, 2007 starve your tangs or get a foxface. algae blenny works well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashmallow Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 go get abalone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowsong Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 go get abalone where can i get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Anyone knows how to get rid of these pest macro algae?I pluck them off but soon it grows again. My NO3 is less than 10 ppm liao. Feeding is abt 10-20 pellots daily with abt 2 tangs, 2 wrasses and a goby. Corals are LPS ie blastos, gionio, mushy and zoos. 3-4 pieces of SPS. Using 4xT5, 1 giesemann 50/50 and 3 ATi Aquablue special. Filtration is by live rocks, 20 pcs of mangroves, macro skimmer, FR with PURA phosphate and Seachem charcoal. Pls assist , Thanks..... Hi, The is one prob i face too .How about ur Phosphate level? U might wanna try boosting ur Mg to 1560ppm for about a week. Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andylee Posted June 22, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted June 22, 2007 tot turbo snails can work? Quote Project R.E. Main Tank: 48" x 18" x 24" 12mm with external overflow piping Sump Tank: 28" x 14.5" x 12" (3 compartments) Lightings: T5 HO - Hopar 3* 39w + ATI 2* 54w Skimmer: Skimz Bullet Beckett Chiller: Resun CL-650 (28 - 29 °C) Wavemakers: 2* Seio M620 + 1* Hydor K2 (7100 litre / hr) Fluidized Reactor: Skimz FR (currently empty) Pumps: 1x Rio 32HF (Skimmer), 1x Rio 20HF (Return & Chiller) Filtration: more than 80kg LRs, chaeto Water Circulation: ~ 4000 litre / hr Future Plans: additional wavemaker, DIY algae scrubber, DIY overflow box Previously: Project R : 36" x 12" x 24" 10mm reef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member VanDeam Posted June 22, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted June 22, 2007 Derbesia AKA Green Hair Algae Good substrate for amphipiods , copepods and other foods for mandarinfishes !! BUT this nuisance algae that is NOT VERY PALATABLE to most herbivorous fishes tend to be difficult to keep it under control !! Read up in RC some of the steps : Maintain KH above 8 dkh , use P04 absorbing media Use of Diadema Urchin , tuxedo Urchin , Trochus Snail , Astraea Snails , Limpets Use of Rabbitfish and some angelfishes Hope this helps If ur DESPERATE : can try using Postassium Permanganate PM me for the source of the article I have some if u need it Quote 6x2x2.5 FOWLR Skimmer - Recirculating Custom Beckett Fr - Skimz Fr Return - OR6500/1262 Wavemaker - Tunze 6060 x 2 Light - 2x5ft FL Blue+White Chiller - CL650 4x4x2 SPS Skimmer - DeltecAP851 Fr - Skimz FR Return - OR6500 Wavemaker - 2xTunze wavebox +Ts24 Light - 3x250w MH + 8 ATi t5 CR - Deltec pF601s Chiller - Arctica Titanium Commercial Chiller 3.5x2x2 REEF Skimmer - HnS150-2001 Fr - Skimz Fr Wavemaker - Tunze Ts 24 Return - 1262 Lights - Solite 2x150W MH + 4 Ati T5 CR - Skimz CR NR - Nr1000 Chiller - Arctica Titanium 1/5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvintan_a1ea Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Havent test my phosphate yet. Will keep my KH higher first and my Mg above 1500ppm. Thanks. Anymore ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Reefzzz Posted June 23, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted June 23, 2007 Hey bro, [1] Is the algae growing on certain pcs of LR or all over your tank? I have heard stuff like LR leeching out phosphate compound. Not sure how true this is though. If it is just on a few pcs of LR and if removal of them is feasible, u might just wanna remove them. [2] If over the entire tank, you might wanna to try not switching on the light for a few days. Will not have any harmful effected to the corals while following the advise of adjusting the parameters by fellow reefers in the post above [3] I am using sorb-4 for phosphate removal and i believe it did work as it successfully bring down my phosphate level originally. If all water parameters are good, the LR might be the cause as algae tends to thrive in nutrient rich surface... Just my 2cts....hope it helps and not make u more confuse.. Quote Main Tank: 5 x 1 x 1 Return from overflow: Eheim compact+ 5000 Lighting: 2x 54W T5 Skimmer: Deltec SC 1350 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 Wave Maker: Tunze Nano Wavebox & Tunze 6055 with Photocell Monitor 1: American Marine Pinpoint pH monitor Monitor 2: American Marine Pinpoint Temperature monitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBoy Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Looks like bryopsis. Increase mg. Can refer to this article http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=58940 I've tried and worked for me when my mg above 1400ppm Quote Member of : UEN: T08SS0098FMASS in Facebook Reefing in LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvintan_a1ea Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Thanks Bro. I think my Pura Phoslock depleted. So the PO4 is increasing. Jus changed my FR media and the Mushies start opening big again. I assume this is the first sign. Also will check Mg and KH and see how. Keep u guys updated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xiaochew Posted July 3, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 3, 2007 Hi guys , i'm having the same problem. I have increase the mg to 1500ppm. but it seem not to be working for my case. I'm using grotech mg. the ting kept growing . Please help.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBoy Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hi guys , i'm having the same problem. I have increase the mg to 1500ppm. but it seem not to be working for my case.I'm using grotech mg. the ting kept growing . Please help.thanks Your water parameters also play a part. Make sure PO4 and nitrate is 0. Use cheato for nutrient export. Then raise Mg level to abt 1500ppm. Bryopsis should disappear. Quote Member of : UEN: T08SS0098FMASS in Facebook Reefing in LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xiaochew Posted July 4, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 4, 2007 hi i'm using fr and sulpher base denitrator.the last check nitrate is 0 and po4 is low. could it be the mg that i'm using. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member xiaochew Posted July 5, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 5, 2007 Bryopsis is grow on my cheato... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ClOwNy_LoVeR Posted July 6, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 6, 2007 best is alot of cheato:)try tht n ya must put under water light to enable the under neath to grow properly:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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