Newer Tank: ID please

Discussion in 'Algae' started by mikev15101, Apr 9, 2012.

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  1. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    That's my issue idk what the root cause could be, everything has been testing zero, I been reading on it, they say it doesn't react much based on levels like other algae. Phosphates, nitrates or lighting.
     
    mikev15101, Apr 10, 2012
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Bryopsis can and will appear out of nowhere. The reason you are testing zero for nutrients is the algae locks alot of it up. Also the test kits we are using are not reliable when we are talking about extremely low levels. Unfortunately algae's can survive/thrive with these minimal levels present.
    Cut back on your feeding,keep up with your WC's, and most importantly don't overstock the tank.;)
     
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