bryopsis

[brog]

Has anyone tried turning off their lights for 3 or 4 days to get rid of microalgae growing in the tank? Would it effect the zoas or other organisms like anemones, etc? And finally does it work? Thanks for any help/advice.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

This will not harm corals anemones, etc., but it will usually do nothing to bryopsis. Try using kent tech m to raise your magnesium to 1800, that usually works, but be sure that you use kent tech m and raise it slowely.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Also you need to find the source that is fueling phosphates in your aquarium. What type of filtration do you have, how much do you feed, what is your bio-load, etc.? I know algae stinks so I hope you get it under control.

 

[brog]

Thanks for the advice. I will apply all of the suggestions mentioned above and let you know my results.

 

[Xavier305]

Hydrogen peroxide?