Algae question

[The_Orca]

Is this Red slim Algae? I have had this for a 7 to 8 months now. It basically stays on the substrate. I vaccum it out and a few weeks later it's back. It will appear in very little places on the rocks or glass. If it is red slim how do I prevent it from forming.

 

[blackcloudmedia]

Yea thats red slime. Your not going to like this answer but I keep it in check with my hermits.

 

[Anonymous]

There is a bunch of things to try/change.

Try some more flow near the bottom.
Siphon is out as much as you can.
Water changes

What type of water are you using? RO/DI or Tap?

 

[The_Orca]

I use Tap water. I just did some research and now know that Tap water Can be high in PO 4. I understand this is a contributor to red slim algae.

 

[The_Orca]

Is there a Phosphate remover you recommed?

 

[Anonymous]

Tap water is full of allot of things besides PO4. Silicates and other organics for example.

Your best bet is to get a RO/DI system.

 

[shavo]

Hey i did some research looking for an R/O machine and I found like 6 stage ones on ebay for the the mere price of 125.

not so bad is it?

 

[Anonymous]

Well the housing IMO are very similar. The cartridges are what you have to be careful with. A good RO membrane is ~80-100 alone. Maybe they get a package deal and can sell them cheaper.

 

[The_Orca]

Hey Shavo Do you have one? And did you buy it from e-bay??

 

[The_Orca]

I think might salt might have something to do with it as well. It was a no name clearence deal. I should have know better.

 

[shavo]

lol, i said i found them i didn't say I had one. i am looking to have one for right around december 25th or so.

i think they sell ebay gift certificates so i am asking for them for christmas so i can get one of these and a container and float!!