Red Slime Algae (Cyanobacteria

[njstillwell]

Need help with trying to deal with this should i increase my phosphate dosing or should i just increase the flow don't know what to do just looking for some in put or should i just go and spend the money on red slime remover ?

 

[NJ_ychung1]

feed less. check bulb...? i'm prolly speaking to the choir but....

 

[njstillwell]

the bulbs are maybe 5 months old thats for the halides so unless you think they should be changed they are current so who knows how long they last yah know

 

[shipwrecked]

I wouldnt add slime remover,check bulbs,phosphates and flow..gd luck

 

[njstillwell]

Do you think i need to replace my phosban has been my reactor for about a month or so

 

[shipwrecked]

IMO best bet would do a test,I change mine every mnth or so..I hate testing..lol

 

[JohnS_323]

As a general rule, check the effluent from your phosban reactor. If it's higher than the phosphates in your system, it's time to change it.

 

[njstillwell]

Guess I have something to do today, because washing phosban remover takes about 2 hours ha, anyone know of any good movies on today?