Red Slime HELP

Discussion in 'Algae' started by cam1970, Jun 8, 2011.

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  1. cam1970

    cam1970 Plankton

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    Ok I have treated my tank 5 times with Ultra Life and it just keeps coming back. Everything tests ok and I suck out as much as I can before treatment. Is there a better brand of slime remover? Any suggestiions?
     
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  3. ReefPlayground

    ReefPlayground 3reef Sponsor

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    well, what have you exactly tested for and what were the exact numbers.

    There can be a million reasons for why you are having a cyano bloom.

    Things like phosphates can read at zero sometimes because they are being used up quickly by algae blooms or bacteria blooms.

    also some info regarding your system, filtration, livestock and feeding habits would be helpful.

    Are you using RO water for water changes or tap?
     
  4. cam1970

    cam1970 Plankton

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    i think i was overfeeding but cut back. i eliminated flake food. i us ro water and do a 50% water change once a month. i didnt write down test results but they were all in acceptable ranges.
     
  5. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    i think ur tank would benefit more from small weekly wc than one big one once a month