Macro Algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Yellow Tang, Oct 13, 2010.

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  1. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Can you guys think why my macro has stopped growing?
     
    Yellow Tang, Oct 13, 2010
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  2. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    Have you been thinning it out? Mine will stop from time to time if I dont thin it out some.
     
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  3. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I don't think I need to
     
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  4. ManNurseReefer

    ManNurseReefer Fire Shrimp

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    Mine dosnt grow anymore either. I put new bulbs in my fuge, added a small power head for more flow and I tumble it a couple times a week but it still didn't grow. I'm gonna get some grape macro, that stuff grows like crazy.
     
    ManNurseReefer, Oct 13, 2010
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  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    low nutrients? it might just be doing its job, maybe you can feed more :)
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Oct 13, 2010
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  6. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    How to I feed it
     
    Yellow Tang, Oct 18, 2010
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  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Add more food for your fish to create more nitrate and phosphate.
     
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  8. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    That very creative
    I would have never though of that
    Will se if it works
     
    Yellow Tang, Oct 18, 2010
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