hair algea

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  1. botie

    botie Feather Duster

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    i have been battling hair algea jusr cant seem to get rid of it amm nitrate nitriteall at 0ppm mag at 1380 cal 400 alk 9 and phos at 0 but i think the algea is taken the phos up before i can detect it so what can i put in the tank to get rid of phos thankx
    dan
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What about your lighting? Bad bulbs can cause this type of problem. Or, a whole new light set up. Changing from pc's to mh's etc. .
     
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  3. botie

    botie Feather Duster

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    i have pc that are 3 months old
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    This is what I use,

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  5. botie

    botie Feather Duster

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    hey luna what do you think of a phos reactor
     
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    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    phos buster also works very well
     
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  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I think that its a good idea if your Po3/4 is out of hand, but you have zero!
    I dont remember what your levels where, but I recommend this;
    Get your ph to 8.4-8.5
    raise your dkh to 14-16
    lower your temp to 76-77
     
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  8. botie

    botie Feather Duster

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    ok ill do that i was just thinkin that if i just that in the sump then i wouldnt have to worry about phos anymore but i really dont want any more wires under there its a mess now
     
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    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Im like you, dont want anymore cables or over load the outlet. Try something, ask your local LFS if they rent out a phos reactor and see if that makes a difference in your LHA. Just a thought, Luna
     
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    botie Feather Duster

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    u know what i never thought of that i been gettin my frags from a guy 10 mins away he has a reactor on the shelf in his laundry room i know he'll let me borrow it he really cool and really cheap frags
     
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