PROTINE SKIMMERS & RED ALGAE

[samurai9]

How much did that skimmer cost over there?

 

[jamesbruce]

hi the skimmer cost £590 and i had to buy a new ocean runner pump to go with it it cost me £119
bet its much cheaper in the states for equipment

 

[AnotherGoldenTeapot]

Red Slime = cyano bacteria. This question comes up every week (it's a common problem). If you search the archives you'll find tones of articles on how to get rid of it

 

[jamesbruce]

HI I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A NEW SKIMMER FOR MY
10 X 3 X 2 SET UP A TURBO FLOATER 5000 TWIN
MADE BY AQUA MEDIC
QUESTION IS IT POSSABILE TO OVER SKIM A TANK
MY OTHER QUESTION IS ALGAE RELATED
I HAVE THIS RED BUBBLE TYPE ALGAE ALL OVER THE PLACE ITS A RIGHT PEST AT FIRST IT LOOKS O.K UNTIL THE SPREADS EVERYWHERE.
ANY SUGESTIONS OF HOW TO GET RID OF IT