Ohio Reef

Reef Discussion => Pests, Nudsiance Algae and Prevention => Topic started by: amber on February 22, 2009, 09:26:09

Title: red algae
Post by: amber on February 22, 2009, 09:26:09

anybody have any cures for a red algae growing on sand and some rocks its thick and blows with the current any answers welcome thank you

Title: Re: red algae
Post by: lazylivin on February 22, 2009, 09:32:05

Does it look like this?

(https://ohioreef.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi206.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb239%2FGORILLA_MONSOON%2Fslime.jpg&hash=a5840fef2e446c117464a5a7c73b41467e7788de)

Title: Re: red algae
Post by: CoralBeauties on February 22, 2009, 14:30:17

I had the same problem in my tank and I changed out my phosphate media and added a second reactor and within about 3 weeks to a month and it is all gone.  You will probably need to start up a phos. reactor if not already.  bulk reef supply has great prices on the phosphate removal media and if you sign up for the group buy right now you can get even better pricing.
Jeff

Title: Re: red algae
Post by: amber on February 22, 2009, 18:03:44

yeah thats it just a little thicker

Title: Re: red algae
Post by: Hunter21 on February 22, 2009, 18:12:36

what kind of water are you using? also not enough circulation is what I heard that makes it grow as well. mine was thick and covered EVERYTHING, so I changed my water and that helped.

Title: Re: red algae
Post by: Hunter21 on February 22, 2009, 18:13:25

BTW, it's called cyano.  :)

Title: Re: red algae
Post by: lazylivin on February 22, 2009, 18:59:53

Give this a read to help you understand the causes and eradication methods.

http://netclub.athiel.com/cyano/cyanos2.htm (http://netclub.athiel.com/cyano/cyanos2.htm)

Title: Re: red algae
Post by: amber on February 22, 2009, 21:27:01

thanks for all the help its greatly appreciated