Filaments of brown algae : problem in established tank

Get rid of things that don't work well in a reef tank.

Wayne Sallee
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jjbunn wrote on 9/29/2006 9:24 PM:
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 light cycle. 1 hour is just pathetic.

Pull the algae out with you hands. You can also use a
tooth brush, they work well. Use fresh phosphate remover,
add some algae eating critters.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



Hi Wayne,

Thanks: excellent input.
I will try again with a normal light cycle, but this has only
exacerbated the problem when I've tried it recently.

I have pulled clumps of the algae out, and continue to do so ... but
it's often hard to get a hold of as it's so slippery. I've scrubbed the
rocks with a toothbrush several times in the last week or so, but I
have the impression this is just distributing the algae further!

I have a Kent Phosphate and Silicate remover in ... I need to replace
it now because it has been in a couple of days

I'd love to add some snails ... I have a bunch of hermit crabs, but my
Picasso Trigger just treats snails as a delicious snack :-)

Julian