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loversn
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 Posted: 2005.04.25(Mon)13:16 Post subject: marine aquarium: algae |
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Hi
I am the beginner here in marine aquarium. I have set up my 60gal tank for about 7-9months. the problem I have is too much algae. it grows every where and it is long hair algae. what would be the best solution?
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KDodds
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| Posted: 2005.04.25(Mon)18:47 Post subject: |
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Manual removal and nutrient control. Manual removal is self-explanatory. For nutrient control you want to keep bio-load lower, not overfeed, increase water changes, and/or change source water. You need to find out, IOW, where the nutrients fueling the bloom are coming from, and eliminate the source.
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loversn
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| Posted: 2005.04.26(Tue)5:57 Post subject: |
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I try manually remove the algae but they grow back quite fast. I feed once or max twice a day and not feeding a lot. I run the test for water quality and it seems OK. what else should I do? is there any fish or snail or starfish that feeds upon algae?
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KDodds
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What is your total tank population? What type of filtration are you using? Exactly how much do you feed? The problem is absolutely nutrient related, it ALWAYS is, it's just a matter of finding the source.
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KDodds
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| Posted: 2005.04.26(Tue)21:38 Post subject: |
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Oh, one last thing, "okay" is not quantifiable measure on any of the better test kits. What are your exact nitrAte and phosphate readings?
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