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lapizzaro
06/04/2008, 09:00 AM
I am fighting a terrible outbreak of bryopsis and have tried most "solutions" eg slugs, crabs etc. During the initial outbreak, I screwed up by scraping the rocks in the display and not siphoning out the water . I am going to attack this in multiple ways

a) I am ordering a new and better skimmer - a H&S 200 3X F2001 - the A250 is a possibility also.
b) I am going to do more frequent water changes - about 10% weekly
c) I am changing out my phosphate remover more frequently
d) I am going to boost my refugiums
e) I am going to cut down my light schedule to 6-8 hours

Finally I need a UV - I know the pros and cons but I have to resort
to drastic measures. Or would that not help.

Any advice is appreciated

Percula9
06/04/2008, 06:01 PM
You have posted in the wrong forum. Sounds like your plan should help. I heard that raising the magnesium level should help.

Crox99
06/04/2008, 08:38 PM
It sounds that you are moving to the right direction. I would also try to syphon out as much as you can during your water changes. I had 2 lettuce nudis that ate all of the bryopsis and never came back but make sure that when they are done to give to someone that needs them.