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Hair Algae Growing

NewJerseyReefer

NewJerseyReefer

mnat said:
I meant cut down on phosphates and nitrates not the other two lights. You could turn off your lights for 2 days which would also help. Again, though this does not cut down on your phosphates or nitrates. Have you tested for either recently?
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I havent checked for my levels i will do that before i do a 5G water change tomorrow.
 
NewJerseyReefer

NewJerseyReefer

reeferwanabe said:
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR WATER? do you make it yourself or get it from a lfs ? for me I like to know what tds reading I get before even mixing salt. With LRFO tank the type of salt is not an issue. i AGREE with matt your skimmer sucks so does the one you want to upgrade to thats fine if you do weekly water changes. make it easier and at least get a smaller reef octopus. But think long term about what your ultimate goals are with your purchases.
Most of us have a section in our garages of equipment we bought and never use again. no I dont have an extra skimmer.
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Where i get my water is from my facit which i also use stress coat to kill the chorine. Yes i know that i have to get a Ro-Di A.S.A.P
 
MadReefer

MadReefer

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I have an old Kent phosban reactor if you need it. I am not sure if I have the pump but will check. Let me know; my zip is 07735.
 
NewJerseyReefer

NewJerseyReefer

MadReefer said:
I have an old Kent phosban reactor if you need it. I am not sure if I have the pump but will check. Let me know; my zip is 07735.
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Thanks for the offer but i do have a reactor i just have to buy more GFO. I have TLF one. I got with a pump for 15 bucks =) i couldnt say no to that deal lol
 
MadReefer

MadReefer

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I think that you need to get some GFO or Phosban and start running the reactor again.
 
NewJerseyReefer

NewJerseyReefer

I just checked my water levels and they are. But I think my Ph might be low? I will be doing a water change on saturday.

Ph 8.0
Ammonia 0 ppm
Nitrite 0 ppm
Nitrate 0 ppm
Phosphate 0.25
 
howze01

howze01

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I would say Phosphate is your enemy there. pH is a little low but not terrible. You're going to have to bring the phos down though. Water changes weekely, less feeding and maybe a reactor if you can. A reactor alone will drop it significantly. Maybe keeping the lights off a little longer than usual too.
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

NewJerseyReefer said:
I just checked my water levels and they are. But I think my Ph might be low? I will be doing a water change on saturday.

Ph 8.0
Ammonia 0 ppm
Nitrite 0 ppm
Nitrate 0 ppm
Phosphate 0.25
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what kind of test kit is measuring the nitrates? Better not be the Magic 8 ball. (LOL).
 
NewJerseyReefer

NewJerseyReefer

howze01 said:
I would say Phosphate is your enemy there. pH is a little low but not terrible. You're going to have to bring the phos down though. Water changes weekely, less feeding and maybe a reactor if you can. A reactor alone will drop it significantly. Maybe keeping the lights off a little longer than usual too.
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I do have a phosphate reactor but i just have to buy more GFO. How can raise up Ph? Im guessing after i start running my phosphate reacto again?
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

ph is the least of your concerns at this time. Improve the nutrient export will help in the long run - so that means either:

increased frequency on water changes
increased volume on the water change
better skimmer
macro algae (chaeto - do you want some?)
rodi
reactors
or all of the above.

Of course we are all on budgets so you have to pick and choose your battles/medicine.

btw the reason i ask on nitrate is that it's pretty rare to get it to zero. that is the holy grail that everyone strives for. When you get a zero analysis - my gut reaction is that the test kit is flawed or you are doing something wrong (e.g. 5 drops instead of 4 or whatever).
 
NewJerseyReefer

NewJerseyReefer

Hawkeye said:
ph is the least of your concerns at this time. Improve the nutrient export will help in the long run - so that means either:

increased frequency on water changes
increased volume on the water change
better skimmer
macro algae (chaeto - do you want some?)
rodi
reactors
or all of the above.

Of course we are all on budgets so you have to pick and choose your battles/medicine.

btw the reason i ask on nitrate is that it's pretty rare to get it to zero. that is the holy grail that everyone strives for. When you get a zero analysis - my gut reaction is that the test kit is flawed or you are doing something wrong (e.g. 5 drops instead of 4 or whatever).
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I do have cheato in my sump thanks for the offer =)

Cheato (Checked)
Reactor (Checked)
Ro-di (Unchecked)
Skimmer (Checked/Changing)

Btw how can i increase the water volume?
 
Hawkeye

Hawkeye

NewJerseyReefer said:
I do have cheato in my sump thanks for the offer =)

Cheato (Checked)
Reactor (Checked)
Ro-di (Unchecked)
Skimmer (Checked/Changing)

Btw how can i increase the water volume?
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Sorry I should have been clearer - you said you do 5g water changes. Increase that to 10g or whatever increased volume you are comfortable with.
 
NewJerseyReefer

NewJerseyReefer

Hawkeye said:
Sorry I should have been clearer - you said you do 5g water changes. Increase that to 10g or whatever increased volume you are comfortable with.
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Yes i do 5G water change. I will take that advice and start doing 10G now hopefully that starts working well for me ^_^
 
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