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12/09/2016, 01:54 PM
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Algae ID in frag tank
Hi all,
I've got an algae problem in my frag tank. Take a look at the pics (one with flash, one without) and let me know what you think it is and how to get rid of it. Some info on my system - - the 20 gallon frag tank is plumbed into the 120 gallon display - The display tank has the same algae growing on the back glass - The tank has been running for about 7 years - This algae has only been around in the last few months - I have a large Octopus DNWB skimmer - I run biopellets and GFO - I only use RODI water - Radion Gen4 lights - There is one lawnmower blenny in the frag tank, he's not interested in taking care of my algae - The display has 3 tangs (Purple, Chevron, and Salefin), and 4 clowns - PH is between 8.1 & 8.3 (depending on time of day) - 77 degrees - 33.3 Cond - MP40 running in the frag tank .... I think that's it Thank you for the help!! |
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12/10/2016, 04:27 PM
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It looks like the start of dinoflagellates, but I'm not 100% sure. As to getting rid of it... good luck.
Reduce feeding, do a water change, go lights out for 3 days (or just blues for 5 days if you have leds), keep blowing it off the stuff in the tank and collect it in a very fine net or filter sock.
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12/10/2016, 06:07 PM
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Oh no... That's kind of what I was thinking too.
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12/11/2016, 05:25 AM
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If it is dinoflagellates, it's not the end of the world, just a PITA. And you have to be vigilant and stay on top of it even once it's gone. It doesn't take much to see it return.
Do you have a refugium? If so, how is your macro algae doing?
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12/11/2016, 07:34 AM
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I do have a refugium... But there is currently no macro algae in it.
I moved the tank about three months ago and lost all of my macro algae. I also removed all of the sand from the tank. Last night I was doing some reading and saw that removing my sandbed could cause a Dino outbreak. Should my first move be to get some macro algae growing? Thank you, Ryan |
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12/11/2016, 12:40 PM
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If your referring to that white stuff in the picture then it might be Chrysophytes.
http://chucksaddiction.thefishestate.net/ (Info Links > Hitchhikers > Algae) |
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12/11/2016, 04:42 PM
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Great link! I have the chuck'addiction site bookmarked and refer to it occasionally. His article on the clean up crew is one of the best I've ever read. Highly recommended!
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