Help.. Algae On My Crushed Coral

[Waffo]

I have no idea what it is. How did i get this, and how do i get rid of it? It was just a lil a few days ago and now its growing into the front glass..

 

[ethridge78]

It looks like cyanobacteria you can turn the lights off for three days slow on feeding vacuum as much as you can out when you do A water change

 

[whixley101]

Not algae. Cynao bacteria. Add more water flow and add some MicroBacter 7 by Brightwells. Use as directed.


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[Waffo]

Will turning off my lights help?

 

[Waffo]

I don't think my petco sells that out here.. Thats all we have out here.

 

[Waffo]

I also have 4 return ports from my sump.

 

[rock_lobster]

water change?

 

[Waffo]

Yeah I'm going to do a water change soon.

 

[TwistedTiger]

Water change, higher flow, better nutrient export by skimming or refugium, not over feeding. You can also dose vinegar to bring the nutrient level down.

 

[Waffo]

Im going to turn off lights do a water change. And ill feed less every other day? Ill see what i can do about more water flow any suggestions.?

 

[ethridge78]

all above sounds about wright it will just take time but you will get it.

 

[Waffo]

Ok thanks for the info guys.. It really helps out allot.!

 

[ethridge78]

No problem let us know how it turns out.

 

[Waffo]

Will do.. Thanks

 

[Waffo]

One last question will my anemone be fine with out light?

 

[TwistedTiger]

One last question will my anemone be fine with out light?

A couple days won't hurt it.

 

[Waffo]

Ok thanks again..