christiiiii
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I have a 29 gallon biocube, it's been set up for 2 months. It is growing red algae on the gravel. Could this be a problem?
Red Algae
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tjgreg
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I also had red algae growing in my tank as well except it was on the sides of the glass, the fish store I use recommended an additional powerhead and aslo Margarite snalls and some small crabs,I guess she knows what she is talking about because within a few days it was cleared up.
christiiiii
Member
Thanks, I think i'll get some of those snails and maybe add a power head
poniegirl
Active Member
With a 2 month old tank (brand new!!!) try not to use additives. Do increase water movement.
Scrape, syphon, net. If you gently "puff" that red slime it will come up and you can remove it. Get the algae out and cut back on the lighting and feeding.
It is a stage that your tank probably should go through, and only your attention and care can take it to the next stage. Patience and perseverance. Same old song, but it is what it is and the truth is; it is a mini eco-system. It will go through several stages.
Our enclosed marine systems don't have the beach or as much live coral/rock to filter themselves. We have to do it for them.
Welcome, Christiiiii !
Scrape, syphon, net. If you gently "puff" that red slime it will come up and you can remove it. Get the algae out and cut back on the lighting and feeding.
It is a stage that your tank probably should go through, and only your attention and care can take it to the next stage. Patience and perseverance. Same old song, but it is what it is and the truth is; it is a mini eco-system. It will go through several stages.
Our enclosed marine systems don't have the beach or as much live coral/rock to filter themselves. We have to do it for them.
Welcome, Christiiiii !
autofreak44
Active Member
yeah try to avoid any direct sunlight in your tank.
J
jrthomas40
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i have started to have that growing in my tank as well and i know it cant be because of lack of flow or lighting because i have a mag 7 return, and a koralia model 4 with 2x 250watt hqi and 2x95watt vhos....i have a bunch of snails and crabs...any other ideas how it could be taken care of my tank is almost 8 months
J
jrthomas40
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all my levels are perfect...and the lights are only 3 months old
weberian
Member
Your sand bed, if it's deep enough, won't start removing nitrates until the tank is one year old. Look at the overall nutrient levels in your tank, the quality of your replacement water, the frequency of your water changes, your cleaning routine, and you may have to create more turbulent flow in the sump if you have one. Just some ideas, imo.
christiiiii
Member
Thanks everyone for all the help. I didnt know about sunlight because the sunlight does hit my tank a little bit... and the water flow makes a lot of sense because it's all growing in the farthest part of the tank from the power head
christiiiii
Member
....ohh and I'm in farmington hills
spencer_00_us
New Member
Darn Cyano Bacteria. I recently (Friday) waged an all out war on my continuing problem. Here is what I did.
What I had:
20 gallon all-glass.
Tom products canister filter (Don't bye this item, it sucks)
Hydor 100w (I think) heater
Energy Savers Unl. 24" Aqualight w/1-10,000K & 1-Actinic T-5 Bulbs
Aquarium Systems Micro-Jet (capable of circulating 117 gph)
What I got Friday:
Kent Marine Phosphate sponge
Supreme Skilter 250 to replace my piece of crap Tom Products canister filter and to provide protein skimming.
What I did on Friday:
Added chemiclean
Added Phosphate sponge
Removed as much cyano bacteria from the tank as possible.
Reduced the lighting from 12 hours to 10 hours per day
Some help on this is had. Just to get my facts strait: does cyano bacteria feed on phosphates or not?
My tank is about 7-8 months old.
What I had:
20 gallon all-glass.
Tom products canister filter (Don't bye this item, it sucks)
Hydor 100w (I think) heater
Energy Savers Unl. 24" Aqualight w/1-10,000K & 1-Actinic T-5 Bulbs
Aquarium Systems Micro-Jet (capable of circulating 117 gph)
What I got Friday:
Kent Marine Phosphate sponge
Supreme Skilter 250 to replace my piece of crap Tom Products canister filter and to provide protein skimming.
What I did on Friday:
Added chemiclean
Added Phosphate sponge
Removed as much cyano bacteria from the tank as possible.
Reduced the lighting from 12 hours to 10 hours per day
Some help on this is had. Just to get my facts strait: does cyano bacteria feed on phosphates or not?
My tank is about 7-8 months old.
autofreak44
Active Member
yeah i think it does feed on phosphates