Duke October 28, 2013 October 28, 2013 Just a couple of nights ago I noticed little bubbly substance on my rocks, I didn't really think much if it. Now I'm getting worried, it's taken over half my rocks and now onto my corals! I'm 100% sure this is bubble algae. I've tried fighting it with a turkey Baster but its literally an uphill battle. Has anyone dealt with this issue? I need help! I don't know what to do.
JR-Tanked150 October 28, 2013 October 28, 2013 Don't pop any of them, it will make it worse. Small Emerald and ruby crabs will eat them, someone recently posted, a kalk paste to help get rid of them.
sachabballi reef October 28, 2013 October 28, 2013 Looks like Cyano on phone not bubble algae...but hard for me to see on phone Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk
sachabballi reef October 28, 2013 October 28, 2013 When you use baster does it float off in a mass? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk
Duke October 28, 2013 Author October 28, 2013 Here's a shot of one that's stuck to my glass Wouldn't the crabs make it worst by spreading the spores?
trockafella October 28, 2013 October 28, 2013 Looks like cyano to me.. You need more flow and better water quality.
Duke October 28, 2013 Author October 28, 2013 I did leave my wp40 unplugged for at least a week. I figured it was too much flow for a 46g. Right now I was just running a maxijet. Maybe that was what caused it in the beginning?
John Ford October 28, 2013 October 28, 2013 Is this a new tank? Looks like nitrogen gas bubbles trapped under cyano to me
Duke October 28, 2013 Author October 28, 2013 It has been running since July. I originally had it running on a canister filter. I recently just got a overflow box and now it's running thru a 10g sump with a sca1 skimmer.
Duke October 28, 2013 Author October 28, 2013 On another note. I have noticed a lot of bubbles floating to the surfaces. A lot more than I ever had since I've had this tank running.
John Ford October 28, 2013 October 28, 2013 Those bubbles are getting stuck under the Cyano. You should notice a difference if you increase your flow. If you turn off all circulation I'd be willing to bet you would have tons of bubbles everywhere in no time
Duke October 28, 2013 Author October 28, 2013 Well hopefully turning back on my wave maker solves this problem. I do notice bubbles are trapped under what appears to be purple, violet slim. Thanks for everyone's help!
smallreef October 29, 2013 October 29, 2013 And do a few good water changes..... That with the uptick in flow should help...you may also want to cut back on your lights for a few days....
monkiboy October 29, 2013 October 29, 2013 (edited) yeah, bubble algae are firm bubbles. this is cyano and everyone's advice is spot on. better water quality, time, and more flow. the areas with the cyano are the dead spots in your tank where detritus has likely settled as well. just get to doing a bit of maintenance and you'll be good as new in no time. Edited October 29, 2013 by monkiboy
AlanM October 29, 2013 October 29, 2013 Maybe get a critter for cleanup that eats cyanobacteria? I cant put my finger on one, but I imagine something eats it. Do you test nitrate and phosphate? Do you use tap water? Are you dumping in too much light? I wonder if your PO4 and NO3 are really high. Skimming doesnt get rid of them. Water changes with DI mixed new salt and macro algae growth in a fuge with a strong light does.
howaboutme October 29, 2013 October 29, 2013 You're at the 4/5 month mark of your tank? Sounds about right. Routine (or up your) maintenance and it'll go away. It's part of the natural cycle of your tank. Some faster, some slower. It took about 2 months for me. Here's my adventure documented: http://wamas.org/forums/topic/57843-is-this-cyano/
wangspeed October 29, 2013 October 29, 2013 It's just oxygen. A byproduct of photosynthesis performed by cyano or algae.
Duke October 29, 2013 Author October 29, 2013 I am using RODI water. My girlfriend recently lend me her d120 led to better growth my sps. Should I run a gfo when I upgrade to my 125g?
flooddc October 29, 2013 October 29, 2013 I am using RODI water. My girlfriend recently lend me her d120 led to better growth my sps. That's explains the reason for the algae outbreak! cut back the power and light cycle. http://wamas.org/forums/topic/59017-algae-outbreak-cause-by-led-light-maybe/
YHSublime October 29, 2013 October 29, 2013 I am using RODI water. My girlfriend recently lend me her d120 led to better growth my sps. Should I run a gfo when I upgrade to my 125g? I wouldn't, a lot of people have had cyno outbreaks once they switch to the LED's, or have a young/just starting up tank. Like suggested, cut your photo period down, or all together for a couple days. Focus on your water quality, and flow. No need to add chemi I wouldn't start dosing anything or running anything that you're not currently doing, just my opinion, although you should do what works for you, and do what makes sense. Research GFO and see what people have to say about it before presuming you should make it an addition to your tank.
YHSublime October 29, 2013 October 29, 2013 That's explains the reason for the algae outbreak! cut back the power and light cycle. http://wamas.org/forums/topic/59017-algae-outbreak-cause-by-led-light-maybe/ This is good info as well.
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