TomStav
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Is it possible to remove coraline algae from an established FOWLR tank without removing livestock? Would keeping the lights off over a long period of time work, doesn't sound like it would...
Jereli said:if its on the glass just scrape it off.. I don't see any reason on removing it unless its on the glass. where on the tank are u trying to remove it from?
fort384 said:Not sure if cutting the lights would do it... new to SW tanks myself. I just put some cured LR in my system with some coraline on it, so I am just curious as to why you want to remove it?
scottayy said:Yeah, me too. Most people want it covering their stuff. It looks good. Did you perhaps mean a different kind of nuisance algae?
Or if it is your preference to remove it from your system, I reckon lowering calcium and alk levels would help. Or at least stop it from growing.
scottayy said:I would scrape it clean then lower the calcium and alk. Are you using a reef mix or just a regular salt?
A brand specifically for reef aquariums will be higher in calcium.