View Full Version : Nitrogen Cycle & Phosphate Green turf algae?
MizTanks
06-19-2011, 06:26 PM
Got me lots of it :( only on the lr nearest the lights. Can't find any info on what kind of algae it is, what it feeds on and especially how to get rid of it.
I'm getting tired of these issues. Very discouraging, know what I mean?
Skyhigh
06-19-2011, 06:34 PM
pics please...
Heidi
06-19-2011, 06:58 PM
pics please...
+1 Miz Pictures would be a great help :)
MizTanks
06-19-2011, 07:16 PM
http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j338/NanaReefer/IMG_0443-Copy-1.jpg
http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j338/NanaReefer/IMG_0409-Copy.jpg
The.Maxi.Man
06-19-2011, 07:41 PM
High phosphates, high nutrients, too much light.
Send the pictures to John @ ReefCleaners and he'll tell you exactly what it is and what to do.
MizTanks
06-19-2011, 09:38 PM
I've submitted a custom CC request to RC. Thanks Maxi Man-I need one anyways :)
Tom Toro
11-20-2011, 01:21 PM
I had red turf algae like you can't believe. I added 6 tuxedo (royal) urchins(thanks for the tip Slapshot) and they worked magic!. I'm not saying they'll fix the problem, but they really helped mine. But...they also eat coralline. Lots of coralline. They also can rearrange your loose corals and rockwork. Nothing's free, lol.
binford4000
11-21-2011, 04:36 AM
Urchin and emerald army would help for sure and reduced feeding.How high are you keeping your mag ??
Also good to see ya on CR Mr Toro :oldman: Tom is an experienced turf warrior I would take his advice to heart Jamie.
MizTanks
11-21-2011, 09:18 AM
Wow you guys! I know you get slower with age but this is beyond sloooow LOL-rented a Mexican Turbo who took care of the turf within 72hrs, that was back in June ;)
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