red slime algae

blondie323 · 04-15-2006, 06:34 PM

Does anyone have a quick inexpensive way to kill this stuff as I have quite a bit of it on my powerheads as well as some of my l/r.

Woodstock · 04-15-2006, 07:59 PM

Cyano feeds off of phosphates, nitrAtes, low oxygen, and red spectrum lighting. So, add phosban; use ro/di water, keep up with your water changes, make sure you have good flow to reduce stagnant areas, and be sure to replace your florescent bulbs every 8 mo.

In the interim, physically remove as much as you can. In doing so, you not only remove the unsightly algae, but you also are exporting the nutrients that it has absorbed.

blue_eyes53813 · 04-15-2006, 08:18 PM

Also make sure you are not over feeding.. Shut off powerheads and blow off the rocks and and equipment with a turkey baster and scoop out all floating algae with a net. The easiest most inexpensive way to remove it taking out as much as you can and monitor feeding and what Woodstock mentioned above.. Good Luck

Rougiem · 04-15-2006, 08:24 PM

Might I also add turning your lights off as well....I have went many many rounds with the stuff and quickly becoming an expert on removing it...I wonder if that is a good idea to be an expert on?

Keep us posted how it goes...I would be willing to share my WONDERFUL experiences with the stuff if you like!

Cheers!

blondie323 · 04-15-2006, 08:44 PM

thanks for the advise guys

And to Riugiem.......i would like to know all you have to share

04-15-2006, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
blondie323 Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 122 View Gallery Karma Komment	red slime algae Does anyone have a quick inexpensive way to kill this stuff as I have quite a bit of it on my powerheads as well as some of my l/r. __________________ 125 with LR and soft coral 2 clowns 1 scooter blemmie 1 yellow tang 1 cucumber 5 blue/green chromis 5 purple chromis (or so the lfs told me) 1 orange spotted sand siftting gobby 1 coral beauty crabs and snails 2 feather dusters 1 purple condi 1 purple tube anemone

04-15-2006, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,199 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: red slime algae Cyano feeds off of phosphates, nitrAtes, low oxygen, and red spectrum lighting. So, add phosban; use ro/di water, keep up with your water changes, make sure you have good flow to reduce stagnant areas, and be sure to replace your florescent bulbs every 8 mo. In the interim, physically remove as much as you can. In doing so, you not only remove the unsightly algae, but you also are exporting the nutrients that it has absorbed. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

04-15-2006, 08:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,590 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: red slime algae Also make sure you are not over feeding.. Shut off powerheads and blow off the rocks and and equipment with a turkey baster and scoop out all floating algae with a net. The easiest most inexpensive way to remove it taking out as much as you can and monitor feeding and what Woodstock mentioned above.. Good Luck __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

04-15-2006, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,898 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: red slime algae Might I also add turning your lights off as well....I have went many many rounds with the stuff and quickly becoming an expert on removing it...I wonder if that is a good idea to be an expert on? Keep us posted how it goes...I would be willing to share my WONDERFUL experiences with the stuff if you like! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

04-15-2006, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
blondie323 Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 122 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: red slime algae thanks for the advise guys And to Riugiem.......i would like to know all you have to share __________________ 125 with LR and soft coral 2 clowns 1 scooter blemmie 1 yellow tang 1 cucumber 5 blue/green chromis 5 purple chromis (or so the lfs told me) 1 orange spotted sand siftting gobby 1 coral beauty crabs and snails 2 feather dusters 1 purple condi 1 purple tube anemone

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