a couple questions.

randymon · 10-13-2006, 04:46 PM

Would it be ok to use a poly filter pad in place of the sponge pad in the exit side of a Aqua c remora surface skimmer box. And, would it be ok to cut back one third to a half of my lights to help with my ongoing hair algae battle? I have 640 watts of vhos on my 125? I would then slowly increase after I got a handle on it. Tank has only softys and a couple lps corals.

**kevinpo** · 10-14-2006, 10:39 AM

Yes to both questions but hair algae will grow under pretty low light conditions. So I don't think it will help much until you reduce your nutrient levels. A good quality skimmer and phosphate remover usually kills off hair algae in a couple of weeks. I would also recommend a couple of 25% water changes using RO/DI water to make sure you are not adding phosphates from ground water. Phsphate also is added to the tank from foods.

Regards,
Kevin

10-13-2006, 04:46 PM	#1
randymon Tenant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: oregon Posts: 68	a couple questions. Would it be ok to use a poly filter pad in place of the sponge pad in the exit side of a Aqua c remora surface skimmer box. And, would it be ok to cut back one third to a half of my lights to help with my ongoing hair algae battle? I have 640 watts of vhos on my 125? I would then slowly increase after I got a handle on it. Tank has only softys and a couple lps corals.

10-14-2006, 10:39 AM	#2
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,462	Yes to both questions but hair algae will grow under pretty low light conditions. So I don't think it will help much until you reduce your nutrient levels. A good quality skimmer and phosphate remover usually kills off hair algae in a couple of weeks. I would also recommend a couple of 25% water changes using RO/DI water to make sure you are not adding phosphates from ground water. Phsphate also is added to the tank from foods. Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

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