Algae Question

Thatguy96 · 05-25-2008, 02:18 PM

Hey guys I am getting this red bacteria problem that is taking over my tank, the fish are all doing well

but since i started using Purple UP
It just got all over my rocks
I have a fish only tank now so not reef problems but is there something i can do about this.

Thatguy96 · 05-25-2008, 02:23 PM

do you guys think I have a nitrate or phosphate problem, because I might need a phosphate reactor since a have a lot of fish

**Chiefmcfuz** · 05-25-2008, 06:20 PM

I would say that one if not more of your parameters is out of whack. Test your tank for phosphates definitely but I would check your Cal, alk and mg too.

Thatguy96 · 05-25-2008, 07:04 PM

Boyd Chemi-Clean 2g - What do you guys think about using this product

or should i do mutiple water changes first?

Teddy · 05-26-2008, 12:28 AM

personally i would try doing multiple water change first, and also test the parameters.
try to siphon as much out algae as possible when doing the water change.

why are you using purple up?

**Chiefmcfuz** · 05-26-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefmcfuz


	I would say that one if not more of your parameters is out of whack. Test your tank for phosphates definitely but I would check your Cal, alk and mg too.

Try finding out what is wrong first. WC's and chemi clean won't help you out if you don't know what the problem really is.

ZANYMASTER · 05-26-2008, 12:45 AM

Yeah,Purple up is'nt really necessary if already have good calcium levels.It has too much of it in there.Probably threw your system out of whack.

Thatguy96 · 05-26-2008, 03:14 PM

Zanymaster i think you are correct.
I will siphone out as much Algae as i can first

NYreefNoob · 05-26-2008, 04:20 PM

increase water flow, are you using ro-di water ? you use phosban ? and how old are the bulbs

**Chiefmcfuz** · 05-26-2008, 06:09 PM

With your dosing you probably are causing the cyano, Please post your water parameters.

05-25-2008, 02:18 PM	#1
Thatguy96 Thatguy96 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astoria Queens NY Posts: 428 Reefer Ratings: (17) Friends: (0)	Algae Question Hey guys I am getting this red bacteria problem that is taking over my tank, the fish are all doing well but since i started using Purple UP It just got all over my rocks I have a fish only tank now so not reef problems but is there something i can do about this. Attached Thumbnails

05-25-2008, 06:20 PM	#3
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,810 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (30)	I would say that one if not more of your parameters is out of whack. Test your tank for phosphates definitely but I would check your Cal, alk and mg too. __________________ Brendan Condo For Sale Northern Westchester Click here, My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

05-26-2008, 12:45 AM	#7
ZANYMASTER Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Astoria,NY Posts: 2,765 Reefer Ratings: (49) Friends: (9)	Yeah,Purple up is'nt really necessary if already have good calcium levels.It has too much of it in there.Probably threw your system out of whack. __________________ Concentrate all firepower on that superstar destroyer!

05-26-2008, 04:20 PM	#9
NYreefNoob Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: peekskill,ny Posts: 4,767 Reefer Ratings: (40) Friends: (24)	increase water flow, are you using ro-di water ? you use phosban ? and how old are the bulbs __________________ my dad alway's told me the only stupid question's are the one's not asked

05-26-2008, 06:09 PM	#10
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,810 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (30)	With your dosing you probably are causing the cyano, Please post your water parameters. __________________ Brendan Condo For Sale Northern Westchester Click here, My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

05-25-2008, 02:23 PM	#2
Thatguy96 Thatguy96 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astoria Queens NY Posts: 428 Reefer Ratings: (17) Friends: (0)	do you guys think I have a nitrate or phosphate problem, because I might need a phosphate reactor since a have a lot of fish

05-25-2008, 07:04 PM	#4
Thatguy96 Thatguy96 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astoria Queens NY Posts: 428 Reefer Ratings: (17) Friends: (0)	Boyd Chemi-Clean 2g - What do you guys think about using this product or should i do mutiple water changes first?

05-26-2008, 12:28 AM	#5
Teddy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Queens Posts: 154 Reefer Ratings: (15) Friends: (3)	personally i would try doing multiple water change first, and also test the parameters. try to siphon as much out algae as possible when doing the water change. why are you using purple up?

05-26-2008, 03:14 PM	#8
Thatguy96 Thatguy96 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astoria Queens NY Posts: 428 Reefer Ratings: (17) Friends: (0)	Zanymaster i think you are correct. I will siphone out as much Algae as i can first

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