genocyberkun
New Member
I have been maintaining my saltwater tank since 2009 and have greatly enjoyed it. It has been a lot of learning and a lot of struggle. I have a 90-gallon tank with 2 Cardinals, 1 Clownfish, and 1 Royal Gama. I also have some corals and a clam.
For the most part, everything has been nice for the last year, but lately I have been struggling with what I believe is Golden Algae or Chrysophytes. That's why I decided to join this community and seek some help and advice, because this seems to be something I won't figure out entirely on my own. What I have learned is that Chrysophytes thrive in a nutrient-starved environment. I am using the Hanna Colorimeters to measure nitrates and phosphates, and I am getting 0. For the last two weeks, I have been dosing Nitrogen (NeoNitro) and Phosphates (NeoPhos), but my levels are still undetectable. I have turned off my skimmer and made a water change in 1 month. I am monitoring my ammonia in Nitrates, and levels are good without any problems.
A couple of weeks ago, I made a three-day blackout on my tank, and that helped reduce the pace at which they are growing. The actual algae turned from golden to brown. Which I assume is an effect of the lack of light. I also reduced the duration of my lights to only 6 hours a day. For the last week, I have been vacuuming my sand and returning the water to my tank after passing it through a 10-micron sock filter. Also, I am using a 10-micron sock filter for the return line of my sump to catch as many of these things as possible. I also added MicroBacter7 and AF Life Source to my tank to improve the biome. I also checked for silicates using the Salifert SI Profi Test Kit to measure, and the results seem very low.
I am attaching some videos and images to show you what I have. I appreciate all your help.
Hector
For the most part, everything has been nice for the last year, but lately I have been struggling with what I believe is Golden Algae or Chrysophytes. That's why I decided to join this community and seek some help and advice, because this seems to be something I won't figure out entirely on my own. What I have learned is that Chrysophytes thrive in a nutrient-starved environment. I am using the Hanna Colorimeters to measure nitrates and phosphates, and I am getting 0. For the last two weeks, I have been dosing Nitrogen (NeoNitro) and Phosphates (NeoPhos), but my levels are still undetectable. I have turned off my skimmer and made a water change in 1 month. I am monitoring my ammonia in Nitrates, and levels are good without any problems.
A couple of weeks ago, I made a three-day blackout on my tank, and that helped reduce the pace at which they are growing. The actual algae turned from golden to brown. Which I assume is an effect of the lack of light. I also reduced the duration of my lights to only 6 hours a day. For the last week, I have been vacuuming my sand and returning the water to my tank after passing it through a 10-micron sock filter. Also, I am using a 10-micron sock filter for the return line of my sump to catch as many of these things as possible. I also added MicroBacter7 and AF Life Source to my tank to improve the biome. I also checked for silicates using the Salifert SI Profi Test Kit to measure, and the results seem very low.
I am attaching some videos and images to show you what I have. I appreciate all your help.
Hector
