db_triggerfish
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Add a UV sterilizer to help rid free-floating algae, with a very slow flow to increase contact time.
#%*$? Algae!!
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Sharkonwheels
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Torry: No 'fuge, as of yet. Gonna wait and do a 'fuge when I up the tank size.
Anyone got a UV sterilizer for sale?
I'd rather get a larger one, that I can use on a 110-135g or so tank later.
Tony
Anyone got a UV sterilizer for sale?
I'd rather get a larger one, that I can use on a 110-135g or so tank later.
Tony
gasman059
The OG mad scientist
I've dealt with this problem over time and like many other issues it will go away.
In fact i'm dealing with it as we speak. All of the above work but have downsides. At least IME.
FF- mine developed a tatste for clams
Emeralds-some say they change their diet when they mature and eat sps.
reduced light schedule-doing that as we speak-to be determined-pending on coral requirements.
I'm skimming over the last two weeks half to 3/4 of the big collection ETSS cups every couple of days.
I do have a high biolad and an established tank that had no algae for a year and over the last month developed some and yes is very irriatting, but it 2 will go away its just a matter of time and patience.
there's tons of great info from very experience guys in the hobby.
" The beatings will continue until the morale improves"
In fact i'm dealing with it as we speak. All of the above work but have downsides. At least IME.
FF- mine developed a tatste for clams
Emeralds-some say they change their diet when they mature and eat sps.
reduced light schedule-doing that as we speak-to be determined-pending on coral requirements.
I'm skimming over the last two weeks half to 3/4 of the big collection ETSS cups every couple of days.
I do have a high biolad and an established tank that had no algae for a year and over the last month developed some and yes is very irriatting, but it 2 will go away its just a matter of time and patience.
there's tons of great info from very experience guys in the hobby.
" The beatings will continue until the morale improves"
I just went through this whole problem and it was nuts. Ive finally battled it off, and was getting a disgusting thick mat of green algae on the sand bed no matter what I tried. Here is what I did. (I have a 37 mind you)
1. Bought 5 nassarius snails and 2 cerith snails. At first, they seemed like they werent making that much of an impact, but they seem to be doing a great management job now that my algae is under control.
2. SCRUB!!! Any rocks with any detritus or algae on it I scrubbed intently for once a week. I also moved the direction of my powerheads intermittently so nothing stayed settled for to long.
3. Changed my wet/dry to a refugium and bought a skimmer. This seemed to make the biggest impact
4. Cut down feeding. I did this for a while and this also proved to be very beneficial in cutting down issues with the tank.
Once all four of these steps were implemented it was a matter of a week or two before the tank totally cleared (it was slowly clearing with each step).
If I notice any algae on powerheads or my return or my overflow box I try to scrub it out. With a little persistence Im sure you cant get rid of this. From what I understand predator tanks are poopers, so cutting down feeding may be the single most important thing you do.
1. Bought 5 nassarius snails and 2 cerith snails. At first, they seemed like they werent making that much of an impact, but they seem to be doing a great management job now that my algae is under control.
2. SCRUB!!! Any rocks with any detritus or algae on it I scrubbed intently for once a week. I also moved the direction of my powerheads intermittently so nothing stayed settled for to long.
3. Changed my wet/dry to a refugium and bought a skimmer. This seemed to make the biggest impact
4. Cut down feeding. I did this for a while and this also proved to be very beneficial in cutting down issues with the tank.
Once all four of these steps were implemented it was a matter of a week or two before the tank totally cleared (it was slowly clearing with each step).
If I notice any algae on powerheads or my return or my overflow box I try to scrub it out. With a little persistence Im sure you cant get rid of this. From what I understand predator tanks are poopers, so cutting down feeding may be the single most important thing you do.
Sharkonwheels
New member
Jeff: let me know if it's available
gasman: I backed the lights down from 10a-5p to 11a-4p. I will start with the feeding habit changes. How do you scrub rocks?
I have pictures but:
A) I'm almost too dang embarrased to show them
B) trying to figure out where to put them. I may just go to a photobucket or similar
I want to do a 'fuge, but I want to wait on that until I get the larger tank. I may just have to convert my 15g tank into a 'fuge. Is that large enough to use as a 'fuge for a 72g tank?
Snails may be an issue - I had about 5-6, and now only see 1-2, so I think the puffer/trigger may have a taste for snails
Tony
gasman: I backed the lights down from 10a-5p to 11a-4p. I will start with the feeding habit changes. How do you scrub rocks?
I have pictures but:
A) I'm almost too dang embarrased to show them
B) trying to figure out where to put them. I may just go to a photobucket or similar
I want to do a 'fuge, but I want to wait on that until I get the larger tank. I may just have to convert my 15g tank into a 'fuge. Is that large enough to use as a 'fuge for a 72g tank?
Snails may be an issue - I had about 5-6, and now only see 1-2, so I think the puffer/trigger may have a taste for snails
Tony
I definitely agree with snails being an issue possibly. From my experience though you may be able to get away with nassarius snails as they spend 95%+ of their time underneath the sand bed. My wrasse has a taste for them too, but his mouth is a little less painful IMO. You may also be able to get away with cerith snails and there shell covers there mouth thereby offering a great deal of protection.
To scrub the rocks, its easy, I use a toothbrush but it may prove to be to time consuming for you. Find something with soft bristles (like a toothbrush), and scrub away on that nasty crap. If the HA is crazy, pick as much of it out as you can. You really dont want this stuff to float freely unless its heading towards your overflow and mechanical filtration is catching it. Also, I forgot to ask, how is your flow??? What pumps are you using??
To scrub the rocks, its easy, I use a toothbrush but it may prove to be to time consuming for you. Find something with soft bristles (like a toothbrush), and scrub away on that nasty crap. If the HA is crazy, pick as much of it out as you can. You really dont want this stuff to float freely unless its heading towards your overflow and mechanical filtration is catching it. Also, I forgot to ask, how is your flow??? What pumps are you using??
rorchilles
In Memoriam
just drink a fine single malt scotch i recommend glenmorangie but whatever you like
it all makes the algae less noticeable
it all makes the algae less noticeable
Sharkonwheels
New member
Or, the blurry, double-vision will make it look twice as bad as it really is!!!
Tony
