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Unread 02/04/2019, 11:41 PM   #653
Michael Hoaster
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Thanks Kevin!

I was thinking I needed a fast growing macro to help compete with algae for nutrients. Then I remembered I threw a bunch of ulva into the QT. I retrieved a few and planted them around the top of the tank. That should help.

I've been reading up on dinoflagellates (again). My strategy at this point is UV, manual removal, macro algae competition, and assorted pods, to help consume them. Maybe a three day black out, and/or elevated pH.

Today I didn't remove any, except what floated up, I netted. It's kind of interesting, the war of algae I'm experiencing. There's so many different ones. And there's my crew.

My tank hasn't reached a balance yet. It's still in flux. There are several more pieces of the puzzle to add.


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