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Algae identification problem


J-Dog

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I have a Red Sea Max 250.....If u aren't familiar' date=' it's a 65 gal system which is self-contained. 2 pumps (1st-900gpm, 2nd-450gpm), 6-39w T-5's that usually run about 8 hrs (but down to 5 with this problem arising). I feed about 2-3 times/week, mysis shrimp or flake food, water changes every week or two, and 4 fish (2 clowns, blue damsel, and a coral beauty) + cleaner shrimp. Did I leave anything out?[/quote']

 

How old the bulbs?

Do you rinse the frozen mysis before to throw them in the tank?

What brand of flakes?

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On the red sea web site it says the tank comes with highly porous ceramic filter as part of the biological filtration. If that is true' date=' that could very well be what is causing the problem.[/quote']

 

I removed the ceramic media, so they aren't the issue

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How old the bulbs?

Do you rinse the frozen mysis before to throw them in the tank?

What brand of flakes?

 

The bulbs are about 3-4 months old.....I didn't know the mysis was supposed to be rinsed before feeding. I use such a small amount for 4 fish, it would seem like a waste of time. I'm not home, so I don't know the brand of flakes. Why would the flakes matter anyways?

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