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Call first, but they usually always have it.
Its bad, But why.
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Call first, but they usually always have it.
"Good" is subjective, not objective. Even if phosphate levels do read 0, the algae has to be fueled by something. Perhaps, as has been recounted many times on here before, the algae is consuming all the phosphate as part of its growth explosion.
If you stridently work to reduce your "0" phosphates, I'll bet you'll cure the problem too.
McPhock beat me to it.
Before you go on - how about posting all of your parameters?
Also, keep in mind that Magnesium (ie Tech M) is a SALT - so you need to keep an eye on your specific gravity if you're hyper-dosing.
Yes, you probably need to do something proactive, but seeing what your parameters are might glean some more information for a more holistic remedy. It's seldom just 'one thing'.
Jenn
Before you go on - how about posting all of your parameters?
Also, keep in mind that Magnesium (ie Tech M) is a SALT - so you need to keep an eye on your specific gravity if you're hyper-dosing.
Yes, you probably need to do something proactive, but seeing what your parameters are might glean some more information for a more holistic remedy. It's seldom just 'one thing'.
Jenn
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Ok, here some numbers.
Sa-1.024
Cal-420
Alk-8
Mag-1250
Ph-7.8
Phos-0 not true, thats what it reads
Nitrate-.02
In this thread is a little history of tank, for example, NEVER in 8 yrs of reefing had any type of hair algae, even the first yr without a ro/di.I know there is more then one thing causing this algae. Its the perfect storm.My plan for now is 30 gal wc, GFO, lite feeding(only 4 small fish in 180)cut back on lighting schedule. Tired of pulling out this junk, doing more damage then good.I have talked to friends from California to Florida that I know, They tell me Tech -mThat will be next.
Sa-1.024
Cal-420
Alk-8
Mag-1250
Ph-7.8
Phos-0 not true, thats what it reads
Nitrate-.02
In this thread is a little history of tank, for example, NEVER in 8 yrs of reefing had any type of hair algae, even the first yr without a ro/di.I know there is more then one thing causing this algae. Its the perfect storm.My plan for now is 30 gal wc, GFO, lite feeding(only 4 small fish in 180)cut back on lighting schedule. Tired of pulling out this junk, doing more damage then good.I have talked to friends from California to Florida that I know, They tell me Tech -mThat will be next.
When you look at it closely, is it 'feathery'? If so, it's likely Bryopsis.
Kind of hard to tell from the photos.
Manual removal at this point is your best course of action, along with trying to figure out what's causing it and addressing that.
Jenn
Kind of hard to tell from the photos.
Manual removal at this point is your best course of action, along with trying to figure out what's causing it and addressing that.
Jenn
Can you turn off all pumps and get a pic?
