Spirulina keeps returning

[bubbaque]

I'm no to sure what the underlying issue is or I would try to fix it. I do not believe it's nutrients or flow. Bulbs are only 7 months old, plus I have had the issue for months now. Maybe I am feeding to much frozen. So I cut it down to one cube worth of LRS reef frenzy in the morning and switched to pellets at night.

Started dosing microbacter7 yesterday to see if they will have any effect.

 

[Kopka]

I'm no to sure what the underlying issue is or I would try to fix it. I do not believe it's nutrients or flow. Bulbs are only 7 months old, plus I have had the issue for months now. Maybe I am feeding to much frozen. So I cut it down to one cube worth of LRS reef frenzy in the morning and switched to pellets at night.

Started dosing microbacter7 yesterday to see if they will have any effect.

I know this is a super old post but your response is exactly how I feel! It’s like everyone keeps saying “well you have to solve the underlying issue” or “you have to lower your nutrients”...and I’m like well if I knew the underlying issue I would fix it!! Haha. How did you finally solve this and find success? I also feed LRS is there actually a chance that could be the culprit?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I know this is a super old post but your response is exactly how I feel! It’s like everyone keeps saying “well you have to solve the underlying issue” or “you have to lower your nutrients”...and I’m like well if I knew the underlying issue I would fix it!! Haha. How did you finally solve this and find success? I also feed LRS is there actually a chance that could be the culprit?

Can you describe your situation, Kopka?

 

[piranhaman00]

Bump!

How do I get rid of spirulina?

 

[rhizotron]

I don't know what specifics there might be for treatment or prevention, but FWIW, spirulina (Arthrospira sp.) is actually a kind of cyanobacteria.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I don't know what specifics there might be for treatment or prevention, but FWIW, spirulina (Arthrospira sp.) is actually a kind of cyanobacteria.

Yes, it is. :)

 

[piranhaman00]

Yes I do know that:) any tips for removal?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Yes I do know that:) any tips for removal?

Manual removal, reduced organics, antibiotics, higher flow.