Algae ID - Sand Maintenance Discussion

[REEFer86]

What is this? I get so many different answers. Cyano is my final analysis but is it that. Should I get more snails? Which kind preferred? Also should I change the salt that I use? I get it from my LFS.

 

[REEFer86]

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[Mastiffsrule]

Evening

A few questions come to mind. Can you tell us a bit about tank, age, numbers, present livestock. It helps when trying to I’d algae. I’ve never come across that salt so not really much feedback on that without some research.

 

[REEFer86]

Evening

A few questions come to mind. Can you tell us a bit about tank, age, numbers, present livestock. It helps when trying to I’d algae. I’ve never come across that salt so not really much feedback on that without some research.

Link to my build Thread. Thanks in advance for your input.

Build Thread - NUVO EXT 40 Gallon - Trigger Systems Triton20C v2 Cube Sump - 20 inch

Hi! I’ve started this build about 4 months ago and I’ve been loving every part of the experience. Current set up: Mini 40 External Overflow Aquarium - NUVO-EXT 40 Gallons - Innovative Marine (30 lbs live sand 19lbs live rock) 24 Gallon Sump (Algae barn Refugium starter set/live rock/5280...

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[REEFer86]

What is this? I read and it can be many things

 

[vetteguy53081]

What is this? I get so many different answers. Cyano is my final analysis but is it that. Should I get more snails? Which kind preferred? Also should I change the salt that I use? I get it from my LFS.

Astrea snails and red leg hermits doing a good job for me on Cyano

 

[flchamp89]

Looks like cyno it comes in many colors.

 

[REEFer86]

Astrea snails and red leg hermits doing a good job for me on Cyano

I have two red leg hermits they lazy right now. YeH I’m thinking of getting some Astreas. TY!

 

[REEFer86]

Looks like cyno it comes in many colors.

That’s what I lean towards to but I’d rather ask the experts ( those who have done this far longer than I - like yourself ) Thanks for the help!

 

[flchamp89]

H202 is my cyno go to. Obviously the goal is to figure out why the problem originated so hopefully it stays at bay. The bacteria is always there and sometimes that's harder said than done.

Decrease whites
Decrease feedings
Manually remove what you can daily use a turkey baster
1:10 h202

 

[REEFer86]

H202 is my cyno go to. Obviously the goal is to figure out why the problem originated so hopefully it stays at bay. The bacteria is always there and sometimes that's harder said than done.

Decrease whites
Decrease feedings
Manually remove what you can daily use a turkey baster
1:10 h202

Thanks! I will check my lighting schedule and try that. I will also try the turkey basting. I’ve been scraping the top and netting it out but been taking sand along with it and I definitely want to avoid that.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Evening, good advice already. Doing good by blowing off and netting it.

A great help is a good clean up crew. A good mix of snails, crabs and other thing goes a long way to keeping a tank nice and tidy. There are bunch of places to buy them, but I like reefcleaners as a good resource

Cleaner Packages - Reef Cleaners

A list of all of our algae eating saltwater cleaner packs. They are all reef safe.

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