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Discussion in 'Algae' started by Newreef15, Dec 29, 2009.

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  1. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    I have a white very thin white film on my powerheads and on my drip tray it also builds up on my filter pad?

    My tank is 3 weeks old yes i know that it is a algea stage but dose anyone know what this stuff is?

    pic on way if i can find usb cord :cry:
     
    Newreef15, Dec 29, 2009
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  2. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Off the top of my head it sounds like dying Green hair algae.
     
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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  4. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    I did have a little gha but i put some emarld crabs in there and they ate it all
     
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  5. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    What are your parameters? It sounds like it could be Ca precipitation. Does it blow off or do you need to scrape it?
     
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  6. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    It blows off very very easy to blow off

    ammonia 0
    nitrite 0
    nitrate 0
    ph 8.2
    phosphate 0 -.25
    cal 520 ppm
     
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  7. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    im thinking it has something to do with surface agitation. point that powerhead to the water surface and see if it works
     
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  8. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    I agree with GuitarMan89. Sounds like it might be calcium precipitation due to phosphate, your calcium level is quite high and a small amount of phosphate can cause the calcium to come out of solution and precipitate.
     
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  9. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    so what should i do?

    large waterchang?
     
    Newreef15, Dec 29, 2009
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  10. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    I would do small water changes about 5-10% every 2-3 days with a descent salt mix to lower your calcium to around 420mg/L this needs to be done slowly as a sudden drop can cause many other problems. Do you run any phosphate removers?
     
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