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09/28/2020, 11:05 AM | #1 |
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Coralline Algae an issue
Hi,
While we've had a tank for years, I'd say I'm a novice, and have a question that most do not ask: how do I get rid of coralline algae? I's taken over the tank and overgrows all of the hard corals. We've used long-spined urchins in the past, but they grow too big and become problems themselves. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - thank you! |
09/28/2020, 11:26 AM | #2 |
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What about a tuxedo urchin?
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09/28/2020, 04:30 PM | #3 |
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Take a look at your magnesium level/ Oceanic brand salt is quite high in it. And Coralline loves it.
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Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%. |
09/30/2020, 05:43 PM | #4 |
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Don't do water changes will add less mag lol. Its funny that most new reefers love the algae but it does become a pest over time.
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