Thread: Red Slime Algae
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Old 05-22-2009, 11:57 PM
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Icon5 Red Slime Algae

I noticed it starting to spread out from one central point on a piece of LR. I cleaned off the LR that it started on, but I guess I must have missed the deadline because it spread its spores and is now settling in many locations around my DT. Its not out of control or anything (yet), but I certainly want to get rid of it before it becomes a bigger problem.

The water parameters are right on the money.. however the Phosphates are < 1 ppm, which is probably the cause of this whole problem. Lights are on for 9 1/2 - 10 hours a day.

My question to you fine people is this..: How can I get rid of this the easiest way? I just did a water change a week ago, and am doing another tomorrow.. But it doesn't have much effect on the Phosphates. There is great flow in there, with a 760 gph return pump and a K4 - 1200 gph powerhead, so circulation isn't the issue. I always try and stay away from chemical additives, I just don't agree with them. But I have heard about this Red Slime remover, which you dose and it takes care of the problem within a few days.. Should I or shouldn't I buy it? I will post a poll to help me decide haha.

Here are a few pictures of the plague..:
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(Enlarge this image and look at the very small hairs that make this problem spread quickly)

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Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated.. I would hope for this thread to become a good reference to another reefer experiencing the same issues. Thanks again ahead of time!

~Tony
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