Please help me to ID these two algae!!!

Discussion in 'Algae' started by tdm850, Feb 11, 2011.

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  1. tdm850

    tdm850 Astrea Snail

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    I think I found the problem. I checked carefully and found the the collecting cup of my skimmer was so clogged up with gunk where the bubbles exit. I hope this will fix the problem for good since the skimmer was non-functional for a while.

    I was quite puzzled by high phosphate load even with thriving mangroves and chaeto. I guess skimmer still shoulder the heavy load. I'm think to add some absorbents for phosphate. Can you guys recommend some?

    Thanks,
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Granulated ferric oxide has worked well for me. Best used in a reactor. A canister filter is a close second.