red slime algae

[ga12101]

I had a reef aquarium for more than a year and in the past i had never had problem with red algae but now it seem to appear and is killing my corals. I try using a medication to get rid of the algae but it just isn't working any ideas on the best way to control it and save corals?

 

[Coraloliseffect]

I would Use or change gfo. Likely have phosphates feeding it.
Also water changes won't hurt.

Medicine treats the symptom but not the cause.

 

[ga12101]

I have done that and I was actually thinking of adding a phos-reactor or another UV light but I'm not sure witch one should work better. Any ideas?

 

[Deinonych]

A phosphate reactor will remove the nutrients feeding the cyano (PO4). UV won't do anything to your phosphate levels.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Definately GFO Reactor. Up your flow. Keep testing. At first your going to go through a bit of GFO, then once you've gotten it under control, your good. Double check your flow, some people have just introduced more and this has taken care of the issue all itself.

 

[beaslbob]

I would just kill the lights and suspend feeding until the cyano dies off.

then resume with less lights and feeding and adjust to the cyano doesn't come back but everything else thrives.

my .02