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lcstorc · 10-18-2006, 11:12 AM

I would try some snails and check your phosphates. Is the algae a sort of like a sheet that you can gently remove? If so do it. It sounds like cyano except for the color. Cyano is usually kind of maroon. Could be a different type regardless. If you cannot just pull it out try vacuuming the substrate during your next water change. That can also be very helpful. One last thing. How old are your bulbs? Old bulbs can also contribute. You also have a bit of a long photo period IMO.
Hope that helps.

10-18-2006, 11:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Algae on substrate I would try some snails and check your phosphates. Is the algae a sort of like a sheet that you can gently remove? If so do it. It sounds like cyano except for the color. Cyano is usually kind of maroon. Could be a different type regardless. If you cannot just pull it out try vacuuming the substrate during your next water change. That can also be very helpful. One last thing. How old are your bulbs? Old bulbs can also contribute. You also have a bit of a long photo period IMO. Hope that helps. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08