In need of some algae help!
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, 08-19-2011 at 08:38 PM (2873 Views)
Earlier in the week I posted a request for an algae ID and i'm reaching out again for more help. I have been siphoning out algae for the last two weeks and it seems that although my problem has gotten better, it always seems to return just as quickly. Tested all of the water parameters and as far as I can tell the tank is testing within all parameters I tested.
Currently my tank is experiencing what I believe are nitrogen bubbles across the rockwork. While the tank has been running for over a year, I experienced a devastating cycle about 2 months ago that practically leveled the tanks inhabitant. This occured after attempting to use chemi-clean to rid some red slime and what I believe was a nitrate spike that spiraled out of control. <--- (Yes I airated the tank with an air stone , and no i'm not blaming the chemi-clean).
Had a few questions I need some answers to:
1) I started biopellets about 2 weeks ago and i'm wondering if I should still run GFO until they take full effect to help quell some new algae growth.
2) Would a lights out period do any good or stress my SPS out too much and kill them <---(Really don't want this)
3) My cleanup crew is a bit light due to the tank cycling and wiping many of them out. Has anyone had any experience with limpets or chitons and their ability to clean rocks? My hermit crabs have slowly been killing one another and eating any snails they can turn over so I would rather stray from them.
4) Any other ideas?
Thanks for the help!