Phytoplakton Bloom

[SDReefer]

Hi guys, the tank in my greenhouse has experienced a huge phytoplankton bloom in addition to my green hair algae outbreak. :( Nitrates have been undetectable since the algae outbreak. Due to the unusual tank situation, adding additional equipment (like a UV sterilizer) isn't possible. Also, since the tank is outside, there's no way to do a 'black-out.'

To read more about my system, go here.

What, if anything, can I do? Would it be possible to use a really fine net to get the phyto out?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Ley3198]

What happened to all the mangroves you had in there? They might have been keeping phosphates in check.
I would think that the vinegar dosing might not be taking out phosphates as fast enough as nitrates.
It might be a good idea to cut back on dosing and increase filtration untill you get the situation back under control.

Also, a stronger fuge light might help the algae growth and nutrient intake.

Can you incorporate some phosphate pads/phosban or GFO maybe?

 

[SDReefer]

What happened to all the mangroves you had in there? They might have been keeping phosphates in check.
I would think that the vinegar dosing might not be taking out phosphates as fast enough as nitrates.
It might be a good idea to cut back on dosing and increase filtration untill you get the situation back under control.

Also, a stronger fuge light might help the algae growth and nutrient intake.

Can you incorporate some phosphate pads/phosban or GFO maybe?

The mangroves weren't doing so well so I had to move them to a bucket with a lower salinity to prevent them from dying. Maybe they released excess nutrients into the system, but nitrates were undetectable the whole time.

I am running Purigen, Activated Carbon, and Seachem Phosguard in the internal filter.

Thank you for the input!!

 

[SDReefer]

Does anyone have any experience dosing Hydrogen Peroxide at 1 ml per 10 gallons? I've heard that it can reduce phyto, as well as hair algae.

Thanks!

#reefsquad @Randy Holmes-Farley

 

[cpschult]

More pods lol

 

[Sallstrom]

More pods lol

Yes, or rotifers if you want something that will consume the phytoplankton even faster. And artemia are also good at consuming phyto.
I saw you already had clams in mind. I've seen experiments with cold water clams filtering a lot of green water in short time.

Good luck

/ David