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01-17-2008, 06:24 PM
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 Purple Algae, how to get rid of it? I have been having problem with some purple algae, I heard is due to my water. I have been using only R/O water and have only wet/dry filtration. what can I do to get rid instead of erytromyocin. Acording to some readings it says that is due to bacteria in the water. So I have been changing water every week. 5g at time. Sorry the tank is 55g and has been running for 1 year with no problem b4. No new addition. Thanks for your input Filipe  |
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01-17-2008, 06:36 PM
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| Re: Purple Algae, how to get rid of it? Are you talking about coraline algae? If so--it is beneficial to your tank. Here's a pic. http://www.oceanproaquatics.com/shop...Kailini_OP.jpg Otherwise, I am sorry but I am of no help if there is a differ purple algae
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01-17-2008, 07:00 PM
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| Re: Purple Algae, how to get rid of it? Quote:
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01-17-2008, 07:06 PM
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| Re: Purple Algae, how to get rid of it? I believe that's red algae...I know that if it is, others can help you with it, for I do not have experience with it, sorry
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01-17-2008, 07:09 PM
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| Re: Purple Algae, how to get rid of it? I was told one time i had red slime and it was because i did not have good flow also another was because i was over feeding hope this helps |
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01-17-2008, 07:09 PM
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| Re: Purple Algae, how to get rid of it? Try to syphon some of the out. Also, try to improve the water flow in that area of the tank. You should aim for a 20x turnover rate in your tank.
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01-18-2008, 09:10 AM
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| Re: Purple Algae, how to get rid of it? To get rid of what you have, some sand sifting/stirring critters would help a great deal; ie, sand sifting goby, hermit crabs, sand sifting star, horshoe crab, cerith snails, nassarius snails, conchs will help also.
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