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pandarider007
04/05/2010, 08:38 PM
hey i dont have an R/O machine so i have to do my water changes by adding prime but when i recently did it i got a bad algae bloom.
dark orange algae on most of my rock and its continuing to spread.
is there anything i can do to stop or correct this?
such as a treat meant or snails or crabs?
thanks in advance!:thumbsup:

Beblebe
04/05/2010, 08:43 PM
Are you cycling? If so then it's just an algea stage.

pandarider007
04/05/2010, 08:47 PM
no im not cycling. a friend said its because i used tap water instead of ro??

Jarred1
04/06/2010, 11:35 AM
it could be from that see if your lfs has water for sale or use distilled water from the store

Sinful Aquatics
04/06/2010, 11:44 AM
Even using distiller water may cause algae I've done it all and learn from my mistakes use only ro from a lfs or from your home

my .02

Sinful Aquatics
04/06/2010, 11:44 AM
Sorry double post

pandarider007
04/06/2010, 03:24 PM
thanks guys. i got an ro water machine today so hopefully it clears up soon :thumbsup:

Beblebe
04/06/2010, 04:18 PM
I've heard using tap water causes bad algea so that's probably it.

zachfishman
04/07/2010, 07:44 AM
Good purchase on the RO. Having pure water on hand is so convenient compared to the alternative of driving to the LFS. You won't regret it. Just make sure to fill your buckets in the sink or tub as you will inevitably forget one night and filter 5-10 gallons of water onto your floor (guilty :rolleyes:).