| This is a guide that deals with the eradication of red | | | | To diminish waste in the tank we should lower the |
| algae from marine aquariums. So let us identify the | | | | amount and regularity of feedings to the present |
| enemy. Its many well-known name is red slime algae. | | | | livestock. The next thing we need to do is get rid of |
| It essentially isn't an algae at all, it is a cyanobacteria | | | | as much cyanobacteria that is present in the |
| like spirulina. They form carpets anywhere they grow | | | | aquarium. Siphon out as much fish waste and detritus |
| and can coat vast sections of the aquarium. They | | | | as you can. We have to get your nitrate readings to |
| are one of the four prevalent algae pests saltwater | | | | zero and that is done by water changes, as many as |
| tanks face, the other three are hair algae, brown | | | | required. Thankfully, removing phosphates is an easier |
| diatoms and dinoflagellates. | | | | issue. It usually takes 48 hours to bring your |
| A lot of hobbyists opt to use chemical removers in | | | | phosphate levels down to zero when using these |
| the hopes of speedily ridding themselves of the | | | | products. |
| problem. Such products do not get to the bottom of | | | | The spread of cyanobacteria may be aided by your |
| the root problems that brought about pervasive | | | | light. Light emitted from older bulbs tend to give out |
| algae growth.They are widespread problems in the | | | | a quantity of red light. If the bulbs are older than 6 |
| hobby because many aquariums have nutrient levels | | | | months then replacing them is recommended along |
| way above those that are found in the wild. We | | | | with shortening the tank photo period to 4 -5 hours |
| need to address elevated nutrients right now if we | | | | a day. |
| hope to be successful in our endeavor. | | | | Cyanobacteria does not do well in regions of |
| The two nutrients we will be focusing on are nitrates | | | | excessive flow so be sure to increase water flow in |
| and phosphates. Both these nutrients are contributed | | | | these spots. Expect this eradication process to take |
| by the presence of fish waste, uneaten fish food an | | | | up to a month or more but many importantly, be |
| detritus. | | | | patient. |