3-days Lights out to combat Cyano

Discussion in 'Algae' started by OnlyTono, Mar 19, 2014.

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  1. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    good luck! I hope the water changes take care of the issue with the corals!
     
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  3. OnlyTono

    OnlyTono Spaghetti Worm

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    Yes - Phosphates remain very, very low to non-detectable - in the .00 to ,01 range, depending on which test kit I use.
     
  4. OnlyTono

    OnlyTono Spaghetti Worm

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    Ya, me too. I suspect it my just be a band-aid fix at this point though. I need to figure out the source, or find a way to control the nitrates.

    What's everyone's thoughts on a biomedia reactor?

    Another observation I should mention - the average ORP has dropped to hover around 310-320, as opposed to the 360-375 it was at for a few days after lights out. Not sure that's any indication of water quality or not, but certainly an interesting trend.