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  1. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Has anyone used Start Smart Complete for algae i got a free sample a my LFS will it hurt my coral and fish :confused:does it work:confused:
     
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  2. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    "Solves Algae Problems." It is a really vague statement. Most likely it wont, I have to say.
    You have to find the source of the problem(s) thats causing the algae in the first place, otherwise they will come back. You have algae problems in your 14 gallon?
     
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  3. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I do I reduce my feeding to every other day added phosguard and carbon to the back tested everything and its all good
     
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    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Good readings on your nutrient levels are false-- the algae is feeding on the nitrate and phosphate, just like the bacteria feeds on ammonia and nitrite.

    There are a lot of snake oil products on the market. If you're lucky, it will do nothing at all- Some have proven harmful to corals despite their claim. If it does kill algae, then you have nothing feeding on your nutrients; you will also be releasing nutrients back into the water, as well as increasing nutrient levels from the algae die-off. The best solution is to find and eliminate the source of nitrates and phosphates.
     
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    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I got a paper for the LFS on the Start Smart Complete and it says "Eliminates pea-soup and hair algae problems, without use of cheicals"
     
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    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What would be a source?? I dont know what would do it
     
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    Detritus collects in the cracks and crevices in the rocks as well as in the sand. You can use a turkey baster to clean your rockwork, and if you don't have any sand-sifters, vacuum the sandbed periodically. If you have any type of mechanical filter, clean/replace the sponge/pad/fiber more frequently. Prefilter sponges on powerheads and skimmer intakes will also collect detritus. Anywhere that uneaten food and waste can collect will raise nutrient levels if left unchecked.
     
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  8. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    ok i will try that and see what happens
     
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    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I think i have to little of a CUC i have 5 Hermit Crabs 5 Nassarius Snail and 5 Snails
     
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    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Having too little CuC can allow detritus buildup where it can be reached, but there will always be places where it can't in any tank. :)
     
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