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Forum: Reefs October 7th 06, 06:09 PM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Posted By jjbunn
Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

Leaving the lights off for a couple of days definitely has improved the
problem, but it's still there. I'll read up on cyanobacteria, and how
to get rid of it.

Julian

Wayne Sallee wrote:
It's not...
Forum: Reefs October 4th 06, 06:45 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 21
Views: 4,652
Posted By jjbunn
Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

Hi Kim,

Excellent input. I turned the powerheads off to take the photos, which
is why the strands are floating straight up.

I believe the lighting is good (the bulb is quite new) and the current
is...
Forum: Reefs October 4th 06, 05:48 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 21
Views: 4,652
Posted By jjbunn
Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

Here are some photos of the brown algae. These photos are not for the
faint of...
Forum: Reefs October 4th 06, 05:21 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 21
Views: 4,652
Posted By jjbunn
Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

I have now had the new regime for three or four days: lots of turbulent
water flow, 12 hour 250W MH lights, activated charcoal, Kent
phosphate/silicate sponge, refurbished skimmer (collecting...
Forum: Reefs October 1st 06, 07:54 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 21
Views: 4,652
Posted By jjbunn
Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

Maybe I'll add another powerhead to rough things up a bit more ...
can't do much harm.

Thanks!

Julian


Peter Pan wrote:
Isn't brown Algae cause by pour water circulation? If so, shouldn't more
Forum: Reefs October 1st 06, 07:53 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 21
Views: 4,652
Posted By jjbunn
Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

Ha! No chance!

That Picasso Trigger is my pride and joy.

In fact, the hawkfish is much more problematic, and I've tried many
ways of getting rid of him.

Julian
Forum: Reefs October 1st 06, 02:17 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 21
Views: 4,652
Posted By jjbunn
Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

Hi Wayne,

The turnover is pretty good: there are two powerheads plus the return
from the skimmer plus the return from a hang on filter (in which I keep
the charcoal and silicate/phosphate sponge).
I...
Forum: Reefs September 30th 06, 02:24 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 21
Views: 4,652
Posted By jjbunn
Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

Wayne Sallee wrote:
Well if you are trying to eliminate the corals, then keep
doing what you are doing.

If you want your corals to live, then turn the lights back
on. 12 hour is a normal...
Forum: Reefs September 29th 06, 02:50 AM Posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Replies: 21
Views: 4,652
Posted By jjbunn
Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

I have a serious problem in my 55g reef. This tank is about 5 years
old, and is well established. I've kept reefs for about 15 years, so
thought I'd seen everything, but this has me beaten.

The...
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