Brown lettuce algae.. HELP!!!

SCETT316 · 06-30-2002, 02:31 PM

I have a problem with this discusting algae in my tank. So far I continue to pull it out, but it continues to grow.
Tank is 168 gal. + 20 gal. refugium. setup in May 31, 2001
My paramaters are as follows as of today.
Phos. = 0
PH= 8.3
SG=1.023
alk= 3.5
Nitrates= 0
calcium= 470
temp= 80-82
I only use RO/DI water.
I believe my circulation is about 2000 GPH.
I just recently replaced all the actinic bulbs in my PC, planning to replace the HQI MH soon.
I do not feed heavy. I feed pearls 1/2 tsp. once a week.
What should I do? I can't stand to look at it. It is not in the entire tank, mainly on the sides.
Thx for any help.

Elmo18 · 07-01-2002, 09:27 AM

Susan,

Have you tried Emerald crabs (Mithrax crabs)?? Is this stuff slimy? I had two emerald crabs and they helped with hair and also brown algae. I'm not sure if this is the macro algae type or diatom blooms.

-Elmo

SCETT316 · 07-01-2002, 05:09 PM

Hi Elmo:
It actually looks like pieces of brown lettuce. I saw a pic on a site not to long ago, I am trying to find it, but of course, now that I need it I have not located the site yet. I will try to post a pic later.

SCETT316 · 07-01-2002, 06:15 PM

pic is not good. but it is what I have for now.

AkaSlyGuy · 07-06-2002, 01:08 PM

I think I have some of the same stuff. For now, I am just living with it and pealing it when I can.

SCETT316 · 07-06-2002, 01:26 PM

Yeap. that is exactly what I have. Been doing the same thing, just peeling it off.
Thx

organicreefer · 07-06-2002, 01:59 PM

i dont think the stuff is that bid a deal-i actually allow it to grow in one area in my tank-i think it looks very natural.

AkaSlyGuy · 07-06-2002, 06:58 PM

well, the only reason I keep peeling it is because it keeps covering some of my zoos. Other than that, I dont think it is bad.

Joe

SCETT316 · 07-06-2002, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AkaSlyGuy
well, the only reason I keep peeling it is because it keeps covering some of my zoos. Joe

that is one of my biggest concerns.

**scubadude** · 07-06-2002, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SCETT316

that is one of my biggest concerns.

Sue is there any way to partition a section of it off for it to grow w/out competing w/other corals? You would have to give it very similiar lighting and current needs of course.....But maybe you could find a place behind some rocks where you cant really see but easy to access and harvest the algae? Just kinda thinkin out loud here :P

Elmo18 · 07-08-2002, 11:01 PM

Will anything eat that?!?! Now I'm not sure what eats that lettuce algae. By the way Susa, that picture is pretty clear. Sorry to get back so late, I've been busy with 4th of July celebrations.

-Elmo

06-30-2002, 02:31 PM	#1
SCETT316 Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 700	Brown lettuce algae.. HELP!!! I have a problem with this discusting algae in my tank. So far I continue to pull it out, but it continues to grow. Tank is 168 gal. + 20 gal. refugium. setup in May 31, 2001 My paramaters are as follows as of today. Phos. = 0 PH= 8.3 SG=1.023 alk= 3.5 Nitrates= 0 calcium= 470 temp= 80-82 I only use RO/DI water. I believe my circulation is about 2000 GPH. I just recently replaced all the actinic bulbs in my PC, planning to replace the HQI MH soon. I do not feed heavy. I feed pearls 1/2 tsp. once a week. What should I do? I can't stand to look at it. It is not in the entire tank, mainly on the sides. Thx for any help. __________________ Susan

07-01-2002, 05:09 PM	#3
SCETT316 Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 700	Hi Elmo: It actually looks like pieces of brown lettuce. I saw a pic on a site not to long ago, I am trying to find it, but of course, now that I need it I have not located the site yet. I will try to post a pic later. __________________ Susan

07-01-2002, 06:15 PM	#4
SCETT316 Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 700	pic is not good. but it is what I have for now. __________________ Susan

07-06-2002, 01:26 PM	#6
SCETT316 Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 700	Yeap. that is exactly what I have. Been doing the same thing, just peeling it off. Thx __________________ Susan

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07-01-2002, 09:27 AM	#2
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	Susan, Have you tried Emerald crabs (Mithrax crabs)?? Is this stuff slimy? I had two emerald crabs and they helped with hair and also brown algae. I'm not sure if this is the macro algae type or diatom blooms. -Elmo

07-06-2002, 01:08 PM	#5
AkaSlyGuy Tenant Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 91	I think I have some of the same stuff. For now, I am just living with it and pealing it when I can.

07-06-2002, 01:59 PM	#7
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	i dont think the stuff is that bid a deal-i actually allow it to grow in one area in my tank-i think it looks very natural.

07-06-2002, 06:58 PM	#8
AkaSlyGuy Tenant Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 91	well, the only reason I keep peeling it is because it keeps covering some of my zoos. Other than that, I dont think it is bad. Joe

07-08-2002, 11:01 PM	#11
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	Will anything eat that?!?! Now I'm not sure what eats that lettuce algae. By the way Susa, that picture is pretty clear. Sorry to get back so late, I've been busy with 4th of July celebrations. -Elmo

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