Turf Algae on Sandbed?

[CC13]

Hey guys,

So this week, I noticed some green turf algae on parts of my LR and then I think it spread to my sandbed? I tried to search for others who had similar issues but couldn't really find anything. My tank us just around the 1-year old mark.

I tested my water:
- .03 PPM after the RO membrane going into my DI resin
- .00 PPM water going into my water storage vats

Feeding the normal amount, and 1/2 sheet of Nori everyday for my tangs. Nothing out of the ordinary.

I thought maybe my sediment or carbon filters might be spent, so I changed them just as a precaution and did a 50-gallon water change last night. Going to do another 50-gallon change today.

Anyone else have this happen to them and any other ideas how to get rid of it? I was planning to get rid of my sandbed this weekend... this might be a sign from God that it needs to go lol

 

[mta_morrow]

I had green turf algae in my first tank.

First, are you sure it’s turf algae?

You may need a microscope to be sure. A cheap one will work.

FWIW, I used fluconozol per instructions and it was completely eradicated.

No harm to livestock or corals.

 

[CC13]

I had green turf algae in my first tank.

First, are you sure it’s turf algae?

You may need a microscope to be sure. A cheap one will work.

FWIW, I used fluconozol per instructions and it was completely eradicated.

No harm to livestock or corals.

No I have not looked at it under a microscope, in your opinion would that be a thing I should consider? I could most likely get a hold of one today and take some pictures.

Where did you get the Fluconazole from? Is this not a prescription from the vet?

 

[mta_morrow]

No I have not looked at it under a microscope, in your opinion would that be a thing I should consider? I could most likely get a hold of one today and take some pictures.

Where did you get the Fluconazole from? Is this not a prescription from the vet?

Pics always help identify properly so if you can that’s great.

Google fluconozole.

No prescription required.

If you have trouble finding it I will help.

I’m outside pressure washing right now!

 

[CC13]

Pics always help identify properly so if you can that’s great.

Google fluconozole.

No prescription required.

If you have trouble finding it I will help.

I’m outside pressure washing right now!

Ya so I went into the drug store and asked for Fluconozole. I had no clue that its used for yeast infections.

You should have seen the confused look on the pharmacists face when I asked. I had some explaining to do.

 

[CC13]

Does anyone have a calculator for steps on how to dose of this stuff? Also, I was only able to get 200 mg tablets, not the 250 mg ones.

 

[mta_morrow]

Does anyone have a calculator for steps on how to dose of this stuff? Also, I was only able to get 200 mg tablets, not the 250 mg ones.

Search on here for the fluconazole thread. Instructions are there.

Sorry I can’t help more at the moment

 

[SrBlonde]

Did the pharmacist sell you some? If not, where did you get it?

 

[SrBlonde]

I had green turf algae in my first tank.

First, are you sure it’s turf algae?

You may need a microscope to be sure. A cheap one will work.

FWIW, I used fluconozol per instructions and it was completely eradicated.

No harm to livestock or corals.

Where did you purchase yours? Everything I am finding needs a prescription

 

[mta_morrow]

Where did you purchase yours? Everything I am finding needs a prescription

I will look it up for you tomorrow and post it here.

 

[SrBlonde]

I will look it up for you tomorrow and post it here.

Thank You!!

 

[CC13]

Where did you purchase yours? Everything I am finding needs a prescription

Where are you located?

All the places I have been able to find that sell it are in the US

1) look it up on eBay you can buy it there in the mg you need for your tank volume
2) https://www.payless-petproducts.com...less-petproducts.com/fluconazole200.html#2691