red algae

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allen

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What is the best way to get rid of red algae, i dropped the lighting back to about 7hrs and feeding to every other day, but still have the red algae. also what makes it change look clear-ish after the lights go out.
 
BigAl07

BigAl07

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  • A) Increase amount and frequency of Water Change
  • B) Review water source (RO/DI is not already.. if you are RO/DI test TDS of final water
  • C) Review feeding amount, type and frequency
  • D) Review Stocking on tank
  • E) Increase flow
  • F) Daily "manual removal"


What are your current test results (like from today if possible)
 
mettjl03

mettjl03

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I would use some type of brush to remove it and get the majority of it out by hand (you can use a vac if you want) the filters should get the rest. If its on the glass use a razor blade to get it off. Hope this helps...
 
lcstorc

lcstorc

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It depends on the type of red algae.
Red slime is considered not good but if you happen to have red corraline then that is good.
Red slime is just that, slimey. It can be most anywhere in the tank.
One thing Al forgot is to rinse your food in RO/DI before feeding. Phosphates are used as a preservative but are also algae fuel.
 
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