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While I don't have much Green Hair Algae (GHA) issues, I do have some clusters of bubble algae showing up here and there on my 40 gallon mixed reef tank. They are trying to take over and cover a small zoa group, as well as a few candy canes I've got. Before things get out of control, I figured I'd give Vibrant a shot.
First the preliminary info:
40 gallon (13 year old Eclipse 2 system - dont laugh)
Hence, minimal filtration.
GFO reactor
Water parameters are very stable over the last two years of RS tests. Only issue has been a phosphate battle that I'm winning(kinda) since I've started the GFO 4 months ago.
ph = 8.2
Ammonia = 0
Nitrite = 0
Nitrate = 15
Phosphate = .13
Sal = 1.026
Alk = 8.5
Calc = 420
Mag = 1320
Here's my plan for my 40gallon:
Day 1 (Friday): Do a fresh 10% water change while trying to pluck (and suck via siphon) out the easier bubble masses.
Day 2 (Saturday): Vibrant dosage as recommended. I'm doing the "dirty-tank" dosage; 1ml of Vibrant per 10 gallons of aquarium water once every week.
Day 8 (Friday): Usual 10% water change. ( Living in South Florida, I use Natural Sea Water for my water)
Day 9 (Saturday): repeat of Day 2... etc.
I'll post some pics of the issues so I (we) can keep track. If there is a parameter or information you think I am missing or need to track, please chime in here. @UWC
First the preliminary info:
40 gallon (13 year old Eclipse 2 system - dont laugh)
Hence, minimal filtration.
GFO reactor
Water parameters are very stable over the last two years of RS tests. Only issue has been a phosphate battle that I'm winning(kinda) since I've started the GFO 4 months ago.
ph = 8.2
Ammonia = 0
Nitrite = 0
Nitrate = 15
Phosphate = .13
Sal = 1.026
Alk = 8.5
Calc = 420
Mag = 1320
Here's my plan for my 40gallon:
Day 1 (Friday): Do a fresh 10% water change while trying to pluck (and suck via siphon) out the easier bubble masses.
Day 2 (Saturday): Vibrant dosage as recommended. I'm doing the "dirty-tank" dosage; 1ml of Vibrant per 10 gallons of aquarium water once every week.
Day 8 (Friday): Usual 10% water change. ( Living in South Florida, I use Natural Sea Water for my water)
Day 9 (Saturday): repeat of Day 2... etc.
I'll post some pics of the issues so I (we) can keep track. If there is a parameter or information you think I am missing or need to track, please chime in here. @UWC