ReeferMadniss
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I recently decided to start dosing amino acids/carbs for my corals to see if it will help with growth, etc....so I went with Red Sea AB+
In the short time I’ve been using it...I have noticed a dramatic difference in my SPS frags regarding PE and visible growth. So I’m very happy with that...I have been dosing half the recommended amount to ensure I’m not overdoing it.
However, I also started getting hair algae on my back glass/overflow very shortly after I began using the AB+. My tank is 7 years old and has never had GHA...
I run Kalkwasser in my ATO, Rowaphos/Carbon in a dual reactor, and a small amount of Chaeto/Ulva in my sump for light nitrate control. My tank is very lightly stocked with fish (70g display - 2 small Tomato Clowns and a small Spotted Mandarin).
My question is...should I consider carbon dosing vinegar in my ATO with the kalkwasser to head off this GHA? I’ve personally never done it before so I don’t know what to expect. I really want to get it under control before it becomes a bigger issue....
Should I also consider cutting back the AB+ dosing to just every other day? Or even halving the dose again?
if vinegar is recommended, how much per gallon in the ATO is needed?
In the short time I’ve been using it...I have noticed a dramatic difference in my SPS frags regarding PE and visible growth. So I’m very happy with that...I have been dosing half the recommended amount to ensure I’m not overdoing it.
However, I also started getting hair algae on my back glass/overflow very shortly after I began using the AB+. My tank is 7 years old and has never had GHA...
I run Kalkwasser in my ATO, Rowaphos/Carbon in a dual reactor, and a small amount of Chaeto/Ulva in my sump for light nitrate control. My tank is very lightly stocked with fish (70g display - 2 small Tomato Clowns and a small Spotted Mandarin).
My question is...should I consider carbon dosing vinegar in my ATO with the kalkwasser to head off this GHA? I’ve personally never done it before so I don’t know what to expect. I really want to get it under control before it becomes a bigger issue....
Should I also consider cutting back the AB+ dosing to just every other day? Or even halving the dose again?
if vinegar is recommended, how much per gallon in the ATO is needed?
