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Unread 08/30/2010, 07:11 PM   #1351
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dose 3 went in on saturday, the algae is takin a major hit, vacuumed out all kinds of dead stuff before the dose.....i'll take a post a pic before tomorrows dose..

fwiw I am running GFO and biopellets and have not noticed any adverse effects from the dosing ... yet..


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Unread 09/01/2010, 07:48 PM   #1352
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Does this work on bacteria problems?

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Does it look like this?




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Unread 09/02/2010, 05:29 AM   #1353
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Bacterial masses can be cleaned out by siphoning and light brushing of the rock. Usually seeing these bacterial masses is indicative of some underlining problem such as dead organic matter on the rock. Scrubbing the rock out of the tank, cleaning the gravel bed and water changes can help prevent bacterial masses from growing back.

I would not dose AF for bacterial problems.


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Unread 09/02/2010, 06:18 AM   #1354
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Bacteria Problem

I had this problem on my last setup. It got so bad I broke the tank down, transfered some rock to a local tank at a store and dried the tank out for two months. I restocked the tank with the rock and added 45lbs of new live rock. I let the tank cycle just in case it needed to, 4-6 weeks in the dark - no lights. I am lighting it now only 4 48" blue plus T5 bulbs. the bulbs are old. New bulbs should be in next week. Only snails and crabs in the tank. The tank is also bare bottom at the current time. I was wanting to add sand next month. My goal was to take things slowly. I am seeing some signs of the bacteria coming back but not as aggressive. The bacteria is mostly confined to the glass that is not being cleaned and some rock. Any suggestions on how to stop is appreciated.


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Unread 09/02/2010, 06:29 AM   #1355
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There are some algae that have a very light white color. Bacteria growing on the glass are easily wiped away. The algae is much harder to scrub away.

This is a picture of what was identified as an algae and it was controlled by AF:




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Unread 09/02/2010, 09:59 AM   #1356
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I'll try to post a pic tonight.


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Unread 09/02/2010, 06:37 PM   #1357
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The specs on the glass are just to small for my camera to take a pic of (Canon S5 IS). But I can say it is a white dot with 8 legs is what it looks like. Kinda like a clock with 8 points. 12, 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, and 9 o'clock.


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Unread 09/03/2010, 06:19 AM   #1358
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Perhaps they are baby star fish.


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Unread 09/03/2010, 06:54 AM   #1359
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Here is a magnified picture of a baby star fish:




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Unread 09/03/2010, 12:14 PM   #1360
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Dose 9 provide. Most of brown algaes are have turned bright green with bubbles on some rocks. Dont know whr to go from here? Plz help.


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Unread 09/03/2010, 01:13 PM   #1361
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Has anyone noticed any type of tissue Nicrosis in their corals while using AF? Could be coincidence but my corals are retracing a little bit.


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Unread 09/03/2010, 02:02 PM   #1362
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Very few coral problems have been noted by hobbyists while dosing AF. I woudl continue running skimmers and GAC while dosing.


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Unread 09/03/2010, 02:04 PM   #1363
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Dose 9 provide. Most of brown algaes are have turned bright green with bubbles on some rocks. Dont know whr to go from here? Plz help.
So, the algae is not dieing?

Also possible that AF killed brown algae and another specie resistant to AF could be taking off now.


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Unread 09/03/2010, 04:53 PM   #1364
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Not starfish. Looks like a single dot with eight skinny lines. Your pic of the starfish has 6 legs fat from the base.


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Unread 09/04/2010, 04:06 AM   #1365
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So, the algae is not dieing?

Also possible that AF killed brown algae and another specie resistant to AF could be taking off now.
Thanks a lot friend,

Yes u can be right. but which way should i go now ? A Dead End. Plz help.


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Unread 09/04/2010, 05:34 AM   #1366
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You could try raising your magnesium level by 300 -400 ppm. I would not increase the mag level by more than 100 ppm per day. This has been reported to work on some algae species other than Bryopsis. Tech M mag supplement seems to work best.

After that, you will need to pull rock out and do a lot of hand scrubbing while maintaining low nutrients levels.


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Not starfish. Looks like a single dot with eight skinny lines. Your pic of the starfish has 6 legs fat from the base.
I'm not sure what you have growing on your glass.


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Unread 09/04/2010, 07:18 AM   #1368
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Fishingpcola:
Take a look here http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker/hitchhiker.shtml about 15 pics down
I think you have a Hydroid in the Medusa Stage.



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Unread 09/04/2010, 10:57 AM   #1369
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Take a look here http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker/hitchhiker.shtml about 15 pics down
I think you have a Hydroid in the Medusa Stage.



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Tim, you are correct. I use the magnet to clean the glass daily to wipe them off. Any ideas on how to remove?
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You could try raising your magnesium level by 300 -400 ppm. I would not increase the mag level by more than 100 ppm per day. This has been reported to work on some algae species other than Bryopsis. Tech M mag supplement seems to work best.

After that, you will need to pull rock out and do a lot of hand scrubbing while maintaining low nutrients levels.
Are u talking to me bro. I dont have a Magnesium Test Kit. Plz help.


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zaitmi.

If you can provide your water parameters, filtration & other things you are currently doing to fight algae, perhaps I can help you further. A picture of your current tank would be helpful.


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Unread 09/06/2010, 07:55 AM   #1372
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If you can provide your water parameters, filtration & other things you are currently doing to fight algae, perhaps I can help you further. A picture of your current tank would be helpful.
(1 year old : Sumpless 30 gallons)

Test Results :

Water replacement : 15% Twice a month.
Nitrates : 3ppm
Phosphates : 03mg/l
Calcium : 400 ppm (dose Randy 2 part also bought PurpleUp given 2 doses)
Alkalinity : 7dkh (dose Randy 2 part)
Ph : 8.4
Vodka Dosing : 1.4 ml daily.
Aqua C Remora Protien Skimmer with 1400ltr per hour p/head.
Lights : 15watts x 3 t5 and 20 watts x 2 Aquacoral(Actinic Blue).

Top filter : Activated carbon & Rowa phos running from last 3 months.
1no. 1400 ltr. powerhead for water circulation.

I will be adding tonight 2 brown leather mushroom corals tonight. i read/heard they are extreme hardy.

Current picture attached.

Awaiting for your reply. Thanks for the help.


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Thanks for providing the information & especially the pics.

It appears you have cyanobacteria growing on your sand bed and some algae on your glass & rock.

First the cyano:

Siphon your sand bed throughly until it is clean. This may release some nitrate & phosphate in your system. You will need to siphon your sand bed clean once per week as a maintenance procedure. I would run GFO and replace it weekly until your phosphate reads zero with what ever method you use to detect it. Remove the cyano as soon as you see it. Do not let it build-up. Run GAC and clean the GAC weekly. Replace it once per month. I would switch to vinegar dosing since many hobbyists including myself, seem to have less problems with cyano when dosing it. The amount you use will need to be increased per Genetics Vodka article except you use 8X more vinegar when replacing vodka.

Vodka Dosing...Distilled!
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...nftt/index.php

FWIW, the more I read about using carbon sources for nitrate reduction, the more I find using acetate (vinegar) is a better carbon source. My two cents.

Now the algae:

Scrape, siphon, brush and physically remove the algae as it develops. Do not let it grow much at all. This is normally a daily chore. If you keep at it, it will die out much quicker doing this. If you can take the rock out of your tank and scrub it daily, this is best. Run a filter bag to catch all remnants of the algae. Your problem is minor IMHO and with reducing nutrients as I have described along with keeping the algae and cyano out of your tank, it should be gone pretty quickly.


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Unread 09/06/2010, 09:11 AM   #1374
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FWIW, I would hold off on buying any new organisms for your tank until you get the cyano and algae under control. You should quarantine any new occupants for a month under proper algae lighting to prevent disease and other algae pests from re-entering your tank. Prevention is the best policy when it comes to algae/cano or other fish diseases. It's like backing up your computer system. Back-up, back-up, back-up.


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maybe if this stuff pans out as well as it seems to be working, and long term maintenance keeps everything in check without killing off everything. Then maybe, just maybe, not so many people will quit this hobby out of frustration from pest algae.

I am happy to report, after 5 doses, i am 99.9% hair algae free! on saturday i went in with a toothbrush, and hose, and the algae just just fell off my rocks.

I just put in a 6th dose this Am for the final knockout punch for whats left and barely hanging on, and now i am going into weekly maintenance mode.

1.5 years of battling this stuff and watching it kill my corals..FINALLY, it's gone!

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