Red slime

[jesse alex ethier]

So I brought this up before but I can't kill my red slime issues for 3 months my nitrates are at 4 and phosphate reads between 0.02 and 0.04 hard to tell with red sea kit so I am wondering if I should ditch my biopellets

 

[showard]

What's your TDS?

 

[SilverWolf229]

Chemiclean works wonders on red slime


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[jesse alex ethier]

My tds going in are between 9 and 13 and coming out read 0

 

[hai nguyen]

I ran into the same problem in the first 2 months but after treating the tank with chemiclean,
Water change maintenance on your tank before they come back again every 3 weeks max
I always try to stay ahead before another outbreak make sure your sump is doing the works plenty of macro algae

 

[jesse alex ethier]

I can't keep anytime of marco alive or if I do I just keep it alive barley and it doesn't grow most time it melts away

 

[Joe Rice]

I've had some bad outbreaks over the last couple of years despite test kit readings of zero nitrates and zero phosphates. UltraLife Red Slime Remover worked great and killed probably 99% of it.

My latest theory on keeping nuisance algae and cyano under control is to really focus on keeping the macro algae in my refugium healthy by having the correct lighting, enough nutrients for the macro algae (by feeding more) and sufficient trace elements (in particular iron).

This is a good read on the value of iron:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/8/chemistry

 

[jesse alex ethier]

What light light should I use

 

[Joe Rice]

What light light should I use

Depends on your setup but I've been having good luck with this "warm white" version of this bulb in a simple clamp reflector hanging about 3 inches above my 'fuge. Total cost about $25.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y3YVS3K