Brown Slime killing my reef!!! HELP!!!

Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by Brandon1023, Jun 12, 2006.

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  1. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    Could my temp be a factor in this? I notice during the day it is around 80-82 (looking at the temp this exact moment it says about 82). I live on the ground level and have the A/C set at 74 so the apartment stays pretty cool. I know I will be needing a fan once I get my MH setup tho.....
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Not likely, no.
     
  4. reiple

    reiple Fire Shrimp

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    good lighting (yup MH with a nice color range 10K) will help coral growth. good water parameters and good circulation might help against the dreaded brown slime you are having (hopefully).
     
  5. rickzter

    rickzter Torch Coral

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    Water changes? Best bet. Something in your water is making it thrive. Find out!
     
  6. apollo'sowner

    apollo'sowner Feather Duster

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    do you dose with kalkwasser? Might try a strong injection into your system and buffer your PH up to the high end.
     
  7. Bruce

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    You should try to siphon the slime off...this might have already been stated though o_O
     
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  9. Scoffer

    Scoffer Banned

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    Id definately check the light situation. I' ve had a bad break out of Red Slime and new lights fixed it....never saw it again.....just my 2..no wait, 1 cent.


    Scoffer