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[Reef Rambo]

This is all my rock covers with...this 2 rock was in display tank...I put them in sump because it will go away after couple a weak as soon As I put this bad looking rock in the sump

 

[Reef Rambo]

I have one more thing to ask...do uv sterilizer help...I don’t use them...what’s u guys think on it

 

[Reef Rambo]

See the display tank rock...
How can I send video ???

 

[Reef Rambo]

I do 9 hr of light do u guys think that too much???

 

[bhodges82]

I do 9 hr of light do u guys think that too much???

No

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[Reef Rambo]

Wats ur opinion on uv sterlizer

 

[elite]

instead of getting a UV sterilizer I would just go with algae scrubber the only time i used uv sterilizer was when i had a bacterial bloom.

 

[popsbjd]

There isn't an easy button for a reef. There isn't a piece of equipment that will solve all your problems. You could send off an ICP test to really get a handle on your water parameters. In the meantime, good old fashioned water changes and manual removal of algae is your best bet imo. I think you are overstocked as well. I see 2 anemones in your pictures as well. Are those the only 2 you have had? 8 months is still pretty young for anemones too.

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[Reef Rambo]

Yes now I know 8 month is pretty young.. I have one green one also that’s what I was not understanding all they are doing good no problem accept that hair kind a algae that u see
I bought only but it split into 2 after 2 month...was surprised too

 

[Reef Rambo]

instead of getting a UV sterilizer I would just go with algae scrubber the only time i used uv sterilizer was when i had a bacterial bloom.

Sorry never herd of it just watching now some YouTube video....quick question is how come algae scrubber will remove algae that is on the rock ???

 

[Reef Rambo]

Sorry never herd of it just watching now some YouTube video....quick question is how come algae scrubber will remove algae that is on the rock ???

What u think this is algae or dino??

 

[Reef Rambo]

Tris is algae or dino??
This is long and thick but not in green color??
So I m confused please see the attachment

 

[bhodges82]

Hair algae

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[firethorn77]

Bad hair algea for sure.

 

[Reef Rambo]

I just got algae Scrubbers cw 100
If anyone used can you tell me do I have to run light 24 hr initially...
Coz currently I run light 9pm to 9am 12 hr
But water run 24 hr??
Any suggestions

instead of getting a UV sterilizer I would just go with algae scrubber the only time i used uv sterilizer was when i had a bacterial bloom.

 

[Reef Rambo]

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I just got algae Scrubbers cw 100
If anyone used can you tell me do I have to run light 24 hr initially...
Coz currently I run light 9pm to 9am 12 hr
But water run 24 hr??
Any suggestions

 

[bhodges82]

Light should not be ran 24 hours, algae needs to rest like everything else.

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[Adam]

When initially starting a scrubber or when the screen is new the lights are best run for 10-12hrs a day. Your schedule is fine but once you've had to clean the sheet a few times you can start increasing the photo period. If your NO3 & PO4 numbers are still a little high bump it up to 14hrs. After a couple weeks if they're still high go up to 16hrs. I run mine for 18hrs, 6pm-12pm but I'm a heavy feeder.
Conversely, if you're numbers are low or at zero then reduce the photo period so it doesn't pull as much out. You want to target NO3 at 3-5 but under 10 is still good and PO4 at 0.02-0.05.