Help with Water Parameters and Hair Algae

[jw1977]

I posted earlier about my hair algae problem. I wanted to post my latest water test results.
 
Nitrate 0-5 ppm
Alk 9.0
Ph 8.3
Phospate 0.2
Salinity 1.023
 
Thoughts?

 

[meowzer]

Phosphates are high....salinity is low
 
I am also having a phosphate issue....
 
what re you feeding and how much? what water do you use for top off and water changes (tap or ro)
 
sorry if you answered these before ...I can't remember
 

 

[jw1977]

I use RO water for changes and topoff. I've been feeding every other day and switching between mysis and pellets.

 

[meowzer]

You might want to stop the pellets....use them as a snack once in a while
rDo you rinse your food? that would be good to do...put it in a bowl with some ro....thaw it that way, and pour it into a small fish net to get rid of the water
 
How about flow? What do you have?
 
ANd how often, and how large are you water changes?

 

[nikesb]

the pellets should contain very little phosphates. add a bag of chemi pure elite for awhile

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by nikeSB http:///forum/thread/379651/help-with-water-parameters-and-hair-algae#post_3300949
the pellets should contain very little phosphates. add a bag of chemi pure elite for awhile

LOL....Every time I read some one say "I have algae" phosphates are up.....everyone always says kill the pellets and flake
 
I'm about ready to give up today

 

[gemmy]

Meowzer...I agree to kill the pellets.

 

[nikesb]

i guess it depends on which pellets they are.

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by nikeSB http:///forum/thread/379651/help-with-water-parameters-and-hair-algae#post_3300988
i guess it depends on which pellets they are.
Isn't it funny how we never ask that question...LOL....for now on...I will add..what pellets are you using?

 
I know I have Spectrum Thera +A, adn Formula 2 pellets that are supposed to be good for your fish....altho I use them rarely cause I have been scared off of them

 

[nikesb]

i use formula one and ive never had an increase in phosphates. i also use fauna marin lps food, which is amazing stuff.

 

[jw1977]

For flow i have two Koralia 2's and then my emperror 280 filter and pump for my skimmer. Do I need more? I have been a running a bag of the chemi pure elite.