Any idea what causes it, I do a water change clean it up and it comes right back. Found out, its called Cyano bacteria, they say to reduce nitrates and phospate. I'm already running a Phospate reactor.
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Any idea what causes it, I do a water change clean it up and it comes right back. Found out, its called Cyano bacteria, they say to reduce nitrates and phospate. I'm already running a Phospate reactor.
37g, 250w MH
Mostly SPS with a few Lps and softies
Clam
"Scooty" R.I.P. 03-05-09
Change the media in the reactor and aim a powerhead at it. Cyano hates flow!!!
Change your lighting schedule. Go with less time!
Eric
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Whats the lowest amount of light clams need? They media gets changed every water change.
37g, 250w MH
Mostly SPS with a few Lps and softies
Clam
"Scooty" R.I.P. 03-05-09
Depends on the clam but your 175w over a 20 should be enough for most clams
Eric
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Ever tried this? http://www.ultralife.com/redslimeremover/slime.htm
37g, 250w MH
Mostly SPS with a few Lps and softies
Clam
"Scooty" R.I.P. 03-05-09
It works but it is always best to find out why you have the algae because it will just come back.
Eric
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Okay, how little of light can the clam take? What causes Nitrates and Phospate?
37g, 250w MH
Mostly SPS with a few Lps and softies
Clam
"Scooty" R.I.P. 03-05-09
To much food, poop, waste, etc.
Not sure on the light, what kind of clam is it?
Eric
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How many times are supposed to feed them? It's just weird I never had it until putting the coral from my father's in.
37g, 250w MH
Mostly SPS with a few Lps and softies
Clam
"Scooty" R.I.P. 03-05-09
ok hold up a minute, does the algae have bubbles in it?
Eric
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