 Cyano ?, Is this cyano or algea? and how to get rid of it |
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  May 6 2010, 07:34 PM
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Benthic Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 6-May 10 Member No.: 3,088  |
Hi all
from about 2 months im trying to get ride if this annoying ugly looking crap but it seems more i try more it grow i do regular water change every week with RO/DI, filter media cleaning every 2-3 weeks that is Carbon, PO4 remover and Pure Gem that its still white. water reading seems ok with only lil low PH-7.9 ive cut on feeding and on lightning (3h a day) My tank its a stock RSM 250 with new 3.0 skimmer pump and its 8 months old I tryed red slime remover but it doesnt work any idea what could it be and how to get rid of it ?      Thank you all in advance D. |
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May 13 2010, 09:22 PM
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 Abbyssalpelagic  Group: Super member Posts: 99 Joined: 20-April 08 From: Chelmsford, Essex Member No.: 1,543 |
Hi there,
I feel sorry for you, as you seem to be trying all the right things. I don't think it's cyano, as you're more likely to see small oxygen bubbles forming underneath if it was, but I may be mistaken. It looks similar to algae that was growing in a tank at my LFS, if it is you can physically shake it off when you pick up a piece of rock. If this is the case then you may want to try to increase your flow, perhaps add another powerhead. If you haven't tried already you may even be able to siphon it off with a hose when you do your next water change. Hang in there, I know these things can be annoying! Despite the algae nice looking tank, and lovely pics, you must have a decent camera! Tiny Tank -------------------- What happens to a Green rock when you throw it in the Red sea? ...It gets wet!
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 May 14 2010, 03:17 PM
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Benthic Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 6-May 10 Member No.: 3,088 |
TY for your replay
its seems algae dont grow that fast anymore,however my system crashed and im loosing stock everyday:( 5 fish in 5 days Pouder blue Tang, cleaning wrasse, Maldives Anthias, Long nose hawkfish, mandarin it looks like white spots, but even my BTA catched it, I always thought its fish only disease...and i did had some in a past but never on such scale all fish eat well.    BTA WTF!!!!!!!   I made 40% WC but 3 more fish died after it, even tho i removed what got left of them water quality isnt perfect i do what i can to sustain the life i got left will to do another 30% tomorrow, if there will be anything to save any thought about this sickness outbreak dont hesitate to post Ty all |
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