red algae

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  1. melntam

    melntam Plankton

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    Hello everyone.

    i have red algae popping up everywhere. my nitrates all my water perimeters are fine. how do I get rid of it
     
    melntam, Jun 30, 2008
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  2. BillyD

    BillyD Feather Duster

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    Sounds like Cyno Bacteria. Try reducing the time your lights are on, and increasing the flow in your tank.
     
    BillyD, Jun 30, 2008
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  3. BillyD

    BillyD Feather Duster

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    Welcome to 3reef BTW!!
     
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  4. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    Howdy! and welcome to 3Reef...+1 on the lights and flow, for now but it will pass
     
    R34dawn, Jun 30, 2008
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  5. SmittyCoco

    SmittyCoco Fire Shrimp

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    Welcome to 3 reef! Cyano is not actually an algae but a bacteria. Does your tank have adequate flow? Is your tank exposed to any natural sunlight? How old is your tank? There are simple steps to take to get rid of this pest of a bacteria. Just need to know certain details first.
     
    SmittyCoco, Jun 30, 2008
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  6. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I did the same thing, cut my light time and added another powerhead....
     
    baugherb, Jun 30, 2008
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  7. k9BOLX

    k9BOLX Spaghetti Worm

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    Welcome, I had some cyano in my fuge. Cut all the lights in the fuge for a couple of weeks and its all gone. Didnt seem to bother anything else.
     
    k9BOLX, Jul 1, 2008
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  8. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I've also left my lights off for a coupele days and it didn't harm any of my corals....
     
    baugherb, Jul 1, 2008
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