Algae problem?

AuGrower · Jun 13, 2012

Solution

Problem solved! After a bunch of water changed with R/O water and replacing chemi pure into my filter. the water stayed green, but after installing the nano zapp a week later the water is clear again. I highly recommend it for anyone with a nano cube

AuGrower · Jun 13, 2012

virtualserge said: ↑

You can use:
1. any small UV lamp; that will kill all phyto in water column and clear the tank, or

2. a protein skimmer. That is actually a well-known method of new tank conditioning, to add phytoplankton and create green water intentionally. The phyto will consume nitrates and phosphates from water and the algae cells are removed by mechanical filtration such as a skimmer. Pretty much similar to dosing vodka/sugar/vinegar/biopellets method.

In the long run, as people suggested, using RO/DI or distilled water ($0.86 per gallon at Walmart) is very beneficial to limit the nutrients and prevent outbreaks of any algae.

Don't wait with water treatment. As you know, at night photosynthesis doesn't work, the algae cells will consume oxygen and produce excessive amount of CO2 that will cause your fish to suffocate. The CO2 will lower pH and the corals will not tolerate acute pH swings.
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Thank you for the suggestion the Uv Ster saved my tank

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