red algea attack
- Thread starter goober
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amphiprion
Member
Red algae is caused by high nitrates - they feed off it.
Options are:
Feed fish less
Multiple water changes but this won't fix the problem long term. You need to figure out the source of the nitrates.
Better skimming can help.
Cleaning filters at least once a week.
What type of lighting do you have? As bulbs get older they are not as effective - changing the bulbs can help.
Options are:
Feed fish less
Multiple water changes but this won't fix the problem long term. You need to figure out the source of the nitrates.
Better skimming can help.
Cleaning filters at least once a week.
What type of lighting do you have? As bulbs get older they are not as effective - changing the bulbs can help.
saltwater4me
Member
Goober, I have the same problem as you now. My readings are all perfect, and red algae. I do now about water changes every 3 days, to get rid of that stupid red algae. Any ideas of how to get rid of it?
E
egg
Guest
MyLFS sold me some red algae remover. I's not really a chemical, it's an enzyme the breaks down the algae. I dosed once and never saw red again. Fully reef safe.