Grumpy Vet
Reefer
Hi all.
I've been fighting a red stringy algae in my 29 gal tank since I switched from halides to LED. I'm using the black box Amazon LED - on about 30% power. I had it higher but dialed back as the algae set in. I've done many water changes. I run a Tunze skimmer and media filter with GFO and carbon and filter floss. I figured maybe it was a learning curve for the tank but I'm several months in and it won't go away. I've added cleanup crews and tried to increase flow.
I know Cyano - it isn't really that like a blanket. It is more of a stringy algae that grows upwards toward light on the sand and rocks. Turning the lights off - stops growth completely.
Tank is about 12 years old. 2 clowns, a goby, a shrimp and some cleanup critters.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
GV
I've been fighting a red stringy algae in my 29 gal tank since I switched from halides to LED. I'm using the black box Amazon LED - on about 30% power. I had it higher but dialed back as the algae set in. I've done many water changes. I run a Tunze skimmer and media filter with GFO and carbon and filter floss. I figured maybe it was a learning curve for the tank but I'm several months in and it won't go away. I've added cleanup crews and tried to increase flow.
I know Cyano - it isn't really that like a blanket. It is more of a stringy algae that grows upwards toward light on the sand and rocks. Turning the lights off - stops growth completely.
Tank is about 12 years old. 2 clowns, a goby, a shrimp and some cleanup critters.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
GV