Lyngbya problem

duane9 · 03/25/2012, 08:40 PM

Hi, I think that I have lyngbya. It is a hairy brown looking growth. It is mainly around my overflow box. I've cleaned my rocks twice, only to have it return. What do you suggest that I do to get rid of this stuff.

Thanks for your help as always.

reefcleaners · 03/26/2012, 03:54 AM

It might be. If it is, blue leg hermits, nerites and lowering the tank temperature will all help clear it up.

duane9 · 03/27/2012, 10:55 AM

how many blue legged hermits and nerites would be needed. Tank size is 75 gallon. Would this be the same stuff that grows on my caulipa algae in the fuge?

03/25/2012, 08:40 PM	#1
duane9 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlantic City NJ Posts: 171	Lyngbya problem Hi, I think that I have lyngbya. It is a hairy brown looking growth. It is mainly around my overflow box. I've cleaned my rocks twice, only to have it return. What do you suggest that I do to get rid of this stuff. Thanks for your help as always.

03/26/2012, 03:54 AM	#2
reefcleaners RC Sponsor Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 377	It might be. If it is, blue leg hermits, nerites and lowering the tank temperature will all help clear it up.

03/27/2012, 10:55 AM	#3
duane9 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlantic City NJ Posts: 171	how many blue legged hermits and nerites would be needed. Tank size is 75 gallon. Would this be the same stuff that grows on my caulipa algae in the fuge?