snakeblitz33
Well-Known Member
just because you get the anti-biotic, doesn't mean that you don't need to treat the source of the problem.
what is red algae?
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jacksny22
New Member
I've had my tank for 4 years. I recently changed my lighting system and since then I've had so much red algae, it covers everything. I tried the slime remover and it worked temporarily but it came back. Its disgusting.
I have good water flow, 3 powerheads in the tank. I've done water changes and cleaned it but it comes back, kind of like an epidemic. Any ideas?
Could it be that I'm using tap water?
I have good water flow, 3 powerheads in the tank. I've done water changes and cleaned it but it comes back, kind of like an epidemic. Any ideas?
Could it be that I'm using tap water?
woody189
Member
Originally Posted by Mr.clownfish
http:///forum/post/2848440
and it came back again. im doing the 3 or 4 day thing over again.
you can do it over and over again, but unless you find out the cause (which you already know, phophates) it's just gonna keep coming back.
just buy a phosphate pad and it should be fine.
I'm having the same problem (just not as bad) and i was advised to buy a pad as well which i will do.
http:///forum/post/2848440
and it came back again. im doing the 3 or 4 day thing over again.
you can do it over and over again, but unless you find out the cause (which you already know, phophates) it's just gonna keep coming back.
just buy a phosphate pad and it should be fine.
I'm having the same problem (just not as bad) and i was advised to buy a pad as well which i will do.
woody189
Member
Originally Posted by Mr_X
http:///forum/post/2861989
but, you are telling him to find the source, and then instructing him to hide the symptoms.
i suggest both of you don't worry about the phosphate pads, and find out where the phosphates are coming from, and delete that from your system, if in fact, it is a phosphate issue.
I didnt' even know what the pads were until i was suggested to use them. I thought they eliminate phosphate, but what you said makes sense.
My apologies
http:///forum/post/2861989
but, you are telling him to find the source, and then instructing him to hide the symptoms.
i suggest both of you don't worry about the phosphate pads, and find out where the phosphates are coming from, and delete that from your system, if in fact, it is a phosphate issue.
I didnt' even know what the pads were until i was suggested to use them. I thought they eliminate phosphate, but what you said makes sense.
My apologies
mr_x
Active Member
it comes down to water quality. if there are no nutrients in the water for the cyano to thrive on, it must die. i wouldn't pour things into the tank to remove things from the tank. i just don't think it's that simple.
try manually removing the cyano with a vacuum, while you are doing waterchanges with R.O.D.I. water, and bumping up the flow a bit.
try manually removing the cyano with a vacuum, while you are doing waterchanges with R.O.D.I. water, and bumping up the flow a bit.