And then after you do that, you will need to do some
water changes, as the nutrient levels in the tank
are now very high. It will take a few months for
things to get back to normal, as the balance is now
messed up. But be patient, and you will be able to
rebuild.

Wayne Sallee



George Patterson wrote on 12/16/2007 8:25 PM:
wrote:

My question is, how can I get rid of the red algae on the rocks
without destroying any of the life in the rocks.I do want to set it up
again when I move in a few months.

Set up a cannister filter; perhaps a hang-on model like the Hot Magnum.
Just put a layer of filter floss in it. Then take a toothbrush to the
rock. Get the algae circulating in the water, the filter removes it, you
scrub some more, etc.. Mix up some water to refill the tank; you'll be
emptying the filter out several times.

George Patterson
Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present.