Algae treatment

Robert1994 · Mar 10, 2020

NO3

O4-X or Vodka ?

Spare time · Mar 11, 2020

Depends, what are you specifically trying to solve? I prefer a multi angle approach.

Robert1994 · Mar 11, 2020

Red Algae on glass and rocks

Rmckoy · Mar 11, 2020

Robert1994 said:
Red Algae on glass and rocks

Red like a slime ( Cyanobacteria ) ?

Robert1994 · Mar 11, 2020

I wouldn't describe it as slime.

Spare time · Mar 11, 2020

Robert1994 said:
I wouldn't describe it as slime.

Does it appear like fuzzy mats?

Robert1994 · Mar 11, 2020

Yes, that's a fair description

artieg1 · Mar 11, 2020

I would not use either. That is varsity level reef chemistry, and algae is almost always just a stage in a tank breaking in. And in any event, that sounds like cyano. I'd get a UV unit before I dosed NOPOX (been down that route, nothing but headaches). Also use chemiclean.

Spare time · Mar 11, 2020

Robert1994 said:
Yes, that's a fair description

I would use chemiclean and increase flow. Cyano can come about due to many reasons. Chemiclean and similar products work very well. Are you having waste problems?

Robert1994 · Mar 11, 2020

I just used Chemiclean, and it made a HUGE difference. Dosed it last Friday and did a 20% water change Sunday. My skimmer is still acting like it's supercharged. I don't have a waste issue, 10 fish and a couple of hermit crabs in a Reefer 350.

Spare time · Mar 11, 2020

Robert1994 said:
I just used Chemiclean, and it made a HUGE difference. Dosed it last Friday and did a 20% water change Sunday. My skimmer is still acting like it's supercharged. I don't have a waste issue, 10 fish and a couple of hermit crabs in a Reefer 350.

It works really well as long the directions are followed