Thread: Red Slime Algae
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Old 02-08-2007, 03:47 PM
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Default Causes of Algea

Nutrients that you should check and minimize: Phosphates, Nitrates, and Nitrites.

I also found that increasing circulation and a UV Filter help. Of course, you should have a powerful protien Skimmer.
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