93 cube at 1 year, algae issues (Video)

Discussion in 'Algae' started by billielewis3, Apr 4, 2013.

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  1. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    my levels are where they should be, i really think its a clean up crew issue, but i dont know what to do about that. any help is greatly appreciated.

     
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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Sorry about your algae outbreak.. but the tank is looking good.
     
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  4. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    i dont think its old tank syndrome, i didnt do any of those thing that he said would cause it. everything in this has been brand new from day one. and i havnt neglected it either. i really thing its a clean up crew issue. Im going out this weekend to my LFS and gettin more snails and what not.

    Thanks Nooze!
     
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    Need more info...

    What type of lighting? How long do you run the lights?
    RO/DI? Have you changed the filters?
    Skimmer?
    Nitrates?
    Phosphates?
    Dose kalk?
     
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  7. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    Lol yea he has good info, but man that guy talks for hours
     
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  8. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    Unless your lfs has real good prices I would suggest looking at reefcleaners.org
    They have some of the best pricing out there delivered to your door. I can get 10 snails from them compared to my lfs price on one.
    Good luck getting it under control!
     
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  9. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    -Its a radion, 1st gen, and comes on from 10-9, only at full power (72%) from 12-7.
    **only the two blues and whites, no green or red**
    -RO/DI water, filters are changes as soon as the TDS meter reads 01 tds.
    -Skimmer is a Reef Octopus SSS-1000, skimming slightly wet
    -nitrates >5pmm (redsea)
    -phosphates 0 (redsea and hanna checker)
    -i dont have a refugium
    -60lbs live rock (from Marco rocks)
    -80lbs sand (from Marco rocks)
    -only 5 fish, feed one cube of harki frozen mysis, or krill 2-3 times a week.

    I think my algea is consuming all the No-Po so thats why those are undetecable.

    Wouldnt the Nirates and Phosphates has a negitive impact on my corals tho? all of those are doing fine, and thats whats got me so cofused.
     
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  10. Matt Rogers

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    No many won't mind some of those. Some even like them.

    Nothing stands out so far. How often do you do water changes?
     
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