What is this crappy looking stuff?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by NanaReefer, Jul 11, 2012.

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  1. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Parameters= ca440-alk8.4-mag1400-No2=.0-No3-.0 and ammonia .0-PH=8.2-Temp=78
    There is good flow to the affected areas. Could this be caused from the 2part being blown into this area. When I dose I do so by adding it directly into the high flow area of my PH, which then blows across the tank? It seems to get worse throughout day lights.
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  3. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Looks like cyano to me. Are you using GFO?
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Agreed cyano, siphon it out whenever you see and with your sand the sand too.

    NO3 and PO4 will be 0 on tests because cyano pulls it out very quickly.
     
  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Yup just started ClearFX Pro last Friday. And in the last week I've changed out 11g's of water. Which is about 50% TWV.
    Feeding Dilly all this frozen :(

    Dang it! This isn't good. :(
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I would boost the WC schedule and volume since you are feeding so often.
     
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    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Well on Tuesday I vacuumed it all out~including the substrate. Put a major dent in it :) Almost totally gone. Rearranged the ClearFx Pro in my lil canister filter today for better flow, hopefully this too will help.
    I am now rinsing off all frozen foods with ro/di water, double time :)
     
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  9. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !