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[SaltSolutions1]

I have a brown algae in my refugium that I cannot get rid of and an unknown coral.

i have pics but cannot upload on RC. Please PM me with email addresses and I will send pics to help me identify both the coral and the algae.

Thanks

 

[greggnyce]

upload them to photobucket then paste the img tag here and you will see the picture.

 

[Sk8r]

cancel that: diatoms more likely. You need some snails down there if your float switches are snailproof: ceriths eat it.

 

[Michael]

the algae is probably diatoms as you have only been going for 3-4 weeks, as above you can upload from photobucket

 

[SaltSolutions1]

Here is the corals:

 

[SaltSolutions1]

oops, that wasn't a pic of the algae. Here is the pic:

 

[SaltSolutions1]

bump.....pics uploaded

 

[greggnyce]

Diatoms, increase your flow and run some phosban.

 

[SaltSolutions1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13283425#post13283425 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by greggnyce
Diatoms, increase your flow and run some phosban.

How do i increase the flow? I have a Rio 400 pumping water into the 10g fuge and the 10g is drilled with a bulkhead with pvc piping running water down into the 45 right now. Do you mean get a bigger pump?

 

[SaltSolutions1]

BUMP

 

[SaltSolutions1]

should I get some snails for the fuge?

I am currently running a media bag with activated carbon, 1 piece of live rock, live sand and refugium mud (about 3-4 inches)

What can I put in the fuge as far as livestock to help with filtration?

 

[Captinshinyside]

I think a power head is the easiest way to increase your flow rate. If you think you have enough flow you may want to point the flow towards the dead spots in your tank.

 

[SaltSolutions1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13283590#post13283590 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Captinshinyside
I think a power head is the easiest way to increase your flow rate. If you think you have enough flow you may want to point the flow towards the dead spots in your tank.

my flow rate in my 45g or my fuge?

I have no flow in my fuge at all other than the hose pumping water from the 45g (with the rio) into the fuge.

 

[Michael]

ok, im not familliar with gallonage ratings of your phs and return pump, you have a 45 gallon, yes, so times it by 20-30 and thats a good start, the flow will need to be in the tank pointing at the rock to enable the rock to do its job and future corals to thrive, the return flow to the tank through the sump is probably fine, 5-7 times the tank volume in flow is enough in there

 

[SaltSolutions1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13283617#post13283617 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Michael
ok, im not familliar with gallonage ratings of your phs and return pump, you have a 45 gallon, yes, so times it by 20-30 and thats a good start, the flow will need to be in the tank pointing at the rock to enable the rock to do its job and future corals to thrive, the return flow to the tank through the sump is probably fine, 5-7 times the tank volume in flow is enough in there

you lost me here, Michael.

i have a maxi-jet 1200 pointing diagonal across the top of the water in my 45g display. It sits about 3" below the surface, but my tank is a tall one, and my rock does not sit that high. I will be getting a Koralia which I can point more appropriately, but in the mean time what should I do?

 

[Michael]

as a starting point aim for a flow rate turnover of 900 gallons to 1200 gallons per hour from your phs and return, at present you look a little light, i think captinshinyside is suggesting more powerheads, a new koralia would be a good start

 

[SaltSolutions1]

how about the corals above?

 

[SaltSolutions1]

bump

 

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13283875#post13283875 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SaltSolutions1
how about the corals above?

sorry pal, im confused now, what do you mean?

 

[SaltSolutions1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13287288#post13287288 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Michael
sorry pal, im confused now, what do you mean?

my original post was asking for help with the algae, but I also asked for some help identifying a couple corals in my tank. The pics are above.

Last night I went and purchased 10 cerith snails and 2 blue-legged hermit crabs for my 10g fuge. In less than 24 hours the brown algae is mostly gone. They did really well.

Thanks everyone for all of your help.

I think the corals are an orange sponge and a gorgonian. But I'm not sure. Please help with the ID