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Offline Wall_Tank

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Unwanted Algea
« on: August 11, 2011, 20:19:42 »
What is the best way to remove unwanted Algae from LPS/clams?
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Offline HUNGER

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Re: Unwanted Algea
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2011, 20:28:57 »
i have used a toothbrush and softly remove it
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Re: Unwanted Algea
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2011, 21:57:52 »
Clams I used my dremel with a grinder. For zoa's, rics and some softies I use Hydrogen Peroxide. 4 parts tank water to 1 part H202 for 5 minutes. LPS I cut and use dremel grinder wheel. Also using a small paint brush to brush on h202 being careful not to getting it on the polyps although I have dipped some in it. They don't like it. You could also dose Algaefix in your QT as a secondary measure.
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Re: Unwanted Algea
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2011, 22:59:58 »
Great advice!
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Re: Unwanted Algea
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2011, 20:05:57 »
Didn't think about bushing with Peroxide......as soon as I get my QT tank parameters matching, I'm going to start moving some items into QT.
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Re: Unwanted Algea
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2011, 11:34:27 »
When I paint brush I do it full strength so it is quicker and don't have to leave the coral/clam out of water to long.
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Offline HUNGER

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Re: Unwanted Algea
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2011, 13:32:00 »
will def have to do this when i swap the tanks
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