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Posted by Marc Levenson on July 28, 2005, 10:14 pm
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ChemiClean works great. The other option is to wait it out for about 3
weeks. Clean your skimmer well every other day, increase flow in the
tank, siphon out what you can reach, reduce feedings, decrease lighting
period....
Or use the product and solve the problem in 24 to 48 hours.
Let me know if you want specific guidelines.
Marc
Michael Lawford wrote:
> Hmmm - I am very hesitant to put some more chemicals into the tank when I
> have all fish happy and stable for the first time in ages.....
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> Anything else I can do?
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> ~m
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>>Thanks I couldnt remember the name of it...
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>>>ChemiClean I believe..
>>>works well..
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>>>CW
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>>>>It sounds like Cyanobacteria. Go to your local LFS and ask the clerk
>>>>for something to treat it. I cant remember what I used to get rid of
>>>>mine when I had it... But I do remember it was a white power with a real
>>>>small spoon.. in 24 hours it was cleared up.. The second thing is make
>>>>sure you're using RODI water... if not, it's likely to come back..A
>>>>healthy tank starts with good water. Good Luck
>>>>
>>>>>Hi All. I have had my tank up fine for about 6 months. Now I see that
>>>>>I am getting loads of red algae - what am I doing wrong?
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>>>>>~m
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> have all fish happy and stable for the first time in ages.....
>
> Anything else I can do?
>
> ~m
>
>
>