Thread: red algae on the new sand
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Old 05-06-2006, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by dzon143
I just bought new sand for my 125 gal tank. Every day I am having to stir my sand because I am getting the red algae convering it. I have ample current and only 3 small fish in the tank. I run a phosphate remover filter in ther but it really doesnt matter. Can anyone help?
Is it a slimy type algae?
They thrive on nitrate and phosphate. Quickest way to get rid of it is to do regular waterchanges with RO/DI water. Your lighting must be adequate as well, above 6500K .

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