OK. The OK only long lasting issue in my 125 has been an on going battle with Bryospsis. I pull and siphon out as much as possible with every water change to "mow" it down.
I use NO3PO-X and I am using AquaFX PhosBlaster to try to keep my nutrients low. I also rinse all of my food. I am feeding a homemade frozen food.
I know that all algae grows off of NO3 and PO4 hence the NO3PO-X and PhosBlaster.
My NO3 is currently up at 10 because I was recommended to stop dosing NO3PO-X for a couple weeks when starting PhosBlaster (it is in the Red Sea manual that it might not be as efficient if running other nutrient management systems like GFO). Previously my nitrates were down around 2.
My PO4 is currently at .004 but normally is at .002
I have heard of people raising the Mg in their tank to 1600 to "melt" the bryospsis but I have seen a debate over some brands of Mg supplements being more effective than others.
What have you all used to be successful in ridding yourself of this nuisance algae?
I use NO3PO-X and I am using AquaFX PhosBlaster to try to keep my nutrients low. I also rinse all of my food. I am feeding a homemade frozen food.
I know that all algae grows off of NO3 and PO4 hence the NO3PO-X and PhosBlaster.
My NO3 is currently up at 10 because I was recommended to stop dosing NO3PO-X for a couple weeks when starting PhosBlaster (it is in the Red Sea manual that it might not be as efficient if running other nutrient management systems like GFO). Previously my nitrates were down around 2.
My PO4 is currently at .004 but normally is at .002
I have heard of people raising the Mg in their tank to 1600 to "melt" the bryospsis but I have seen a debate over some brands of Mg supplements being more effective than others.
What have you all used to be successful in ridding yourself of this nuisance algae?