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Red slime is a type of bacteria and often occurs when there is too much light and nutrients in particular elevated nitrate and phosphate as well as lack of skimming, using tap water or RODI cartridges expired/used up
I recommend to reduce white light intensity or even turn them off for 5-7 days. Siphon as much as you can then Add liquid bacteria such as MicroBacter 7 daily for a week during the day at 1.5ml per 10 gallons. Add Hydrogen peroxide at night at 1ml per 10 gallons preferably to the sump. Add a pouch of chemipure Elite which will balance phos and nitrate and keep them in check.
After the week, add a few snails such as cerith, margarita, astrea and nassarius plus 6-8 blue leg hermits to take control.
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I have used chemiclean in the past. Just make sure to very carefully follow the directions.
Do you have any pictures under white light? Sometimes Dino and red slime/cyano can look similar.
I have used chemiclean in the past. Just make sure to very carefully follow the directions.
Do you have any pictures under white light? Sometimes Dino and red slime/cyano can look similar.
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cyano can be beat by increasing the # of cerith snails, dosing microbacter clean and microbacter 7 as well as increasing flow and filtration. as mentioned, lowering nutrients/lighting can help as well
cyano can be beat by increasing the # of cerith snails, dosing microbacter clean and microbacter 7 as well as increasing flow and filtration. as mentioned, lowering nutrients/lighting can help as well
Chemiclean fan here also. While it is not a permanent fix it does illuminate it for a while and can make the tank a little more pleasurable while you dial things in. Ive used it several times with no I'll effects on corals and fish
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Hello and welcome to the channel. Some good advice above
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Welcome! Glad you joined.
Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)
This might help you find people local to you:
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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
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Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)
This might help you find people local to you:
Local Reef Club Discussion
Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.
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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...
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