Algea Pics

[adamfinke]

Looking at getting rid of my algea. I'm showing little to no phosphates which the algea is absorbing? I am looking in to some sorta phosphate remover, is there a liquid remover or will I have to spend alot of $$ to get a reactor?? Any info is apperciated. I included some pics.

Thanks

 

[caudill187]

Phosguard or GFO have worked the best for me. Phosguard does best without a reactor. I'd use the correct dose but change it every 4 days or so for a few weeks. I'd also look at doing a big blackout, running crazy amounts of phosphate free carbon, big and frequent water changes, a bigger skimmer perhaps, less feeding, a zebrosoma tang and a rabbitfish, some big turbo zebra snails. A healthy sea hare may be a useful temporary addition if you can find one locally. I'd go after the algae from as many angles as possible and then give it some time.

I've never used a phosphate lowering additive but maybe others can chime in. BTW, nice colonies !

 

[adamfinke]

Hey Thanks kinda new at all this so I apperciate all the advise.

 

[adamfinke]

Any idea what kinda algea Im dealing with?

 

[kodiak]

I am not sure if that is Dino, but you should check out H2O2. Here is the link.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/re...gellates-my-experience-h2o2-reefing-tool.html

Either way, I would manually remove it with your hand as much as possible rinsing your hand in a cup of water after each pinch and try to not let any float away.

Also, many run GFO in a bag in a high flow area of the sump. Maybe try PO4x4 or any GFO.

 

[REEFKEEPER10]

BRS sell good gfo and removing it by hand is a good start. A seahare will knock it out quick but you will need a place for it to go after it has done its job. Or it will starve and cause water quality issues.

 

[NanoNathan]

Aquarium Phosphate Control: PhosBan Reactor and Parts from Two Little Fishies thirty bucks thats cheap. pretty affordable on any ones tank budget

 

[JackoChang]

Think brightwell sells liquid po4 remover, I've used it. Works awesome. Too awesome in fact, start with a low dose. Think I started at 3mL on a 120 w/55 sump, Hanna said my po4 was at ~1.3 ppm initially. After a few weeks I was holding steady at .02 ppm. Preferably, I'd like to lower my levels slower but this stuff works good. Watch your alk, as this product lowers it quickly.

PhosphatE, I think.

 

[VegasRick]

Looks like a couple of different kinds of algae. Here is a nice little picture guide ReefCleaners.org | Clean Up Crews and Macro Algae - Nuisance Algae ID Guide
I have had good luck with BRS gfo, may have to change it out after a few days for the first couple of weeks. Are you using RODI?

 

[Anthrax15]

I've gotten rid of Dinos and Cyano with a three day blackout. Coral will be fine.

 

[adamfinke]

Started my hydrogen peroxide treatment last night 1ml per 10gal. Also adjusting lighting times. Will post pics as treatment continues.