LA Fishguys, Algae vs Algae, Episode 108, pt1 Algae Filter

[TheDboardman]

Some of that algae looks like Bryopsis, which is like green hair algae but much harder to get rid of. You might want to check out raising the Magnesium slowly up to 1500.

[lafishguy]

hey T, i have heard raising MG to that level can help resolve bryopsis, but there is not enough bryopsis in this tank to make the effort, trying to maintain 1500 is not an easy chore, and I already have time and money invested in the scrubber option.

[lafishguy]

hey T, i have heard raising MG to that level can help resolve bryopsis, but there is not enough bryopsis in this tank to make the effort, trying to maintain 1500 is not an easy chore, and I already have time and money invested in the scrubber option.

[Ingeanous]

We learn as much, if not more, from failure than success. Keep moving forward!

[pnavarro170]

some upgraded lights and getting rid of the dead corals would make this look much nicer, have you talked to the owner about upgrading a bit ?

[1herrerasaurus]

Thanks for sharing Jim !

[BensAquariums]

Your videos are so awesome! Keep up the good work!

[1Rockyboxer1]

Hello, I have a 75 tropical aquarium with gravel, and wanted to switch into sand. What would be the best way to replace the gravel? Take out everything with the fish, or just remove the gravel and throw in the sand? I don't want to stress the fish and make the water toxic.

[lafishguy]

hey 1, siphon out only one third of the gravel at a time. have one third of the new sand cleaned and ready to pour it in slowly and immediately after the gravel has been removed.

[1Rockyboxer1]

@lafishguy oh, its to save the bacteria?

[lafishguy]

hey 1, its so you dont remove too much of the biological portion of the filter at one time. remember, nothing good happens fast in a fish tank.

[sounduser]

When is part two landing?? This was just a teaser :)

[lafishguy]

hey S, there are actually three parts, and these HiDef files take about 24 hours to upload.

[sounduser]

@lafishguy Wow. Small files then :)

[zacguitarshreder12]

once again another great video. quick question what type of tang is that darker colored one?

[lafishguy]

hey Z, there is a blonde Naso Tang and an adult Chevron Tang.

[afrankdapimp12]

expidentially? exponentially

[TheDave0041]

DYI? made me chuckle.

[petercowdell]

Great to see videos back in 1080p Jim :)

[fighter7387]

i must say sence i have been watching your show you have tought me a lot about saltwater and reef tanks. i had a algae problem in my 125 gallon tank. i looked up your show made an algae filter but i made mine like yours but i uses some window screen for the water to hit in 3 differnt lvls befor it drains into my sump. I just wanted to say thank you vary much and keep it up.

[THEBULLUK]

Hi Jim, I'd go with Ecosystems Miracle Mud refugium method without a SKIMMER. The results I'm getting are awesome! No algae whats so ever N03 1.5ppm and 0 P04. Check out my latest update.

[lafishguy]

hey T, I could see where a 'refugium' style filter would offer similar results. I still think the mud-thing is kinda 'hokey', but many have used it with good results.

[thaclaw2001]

Alright jim entertaining video as always. Would you not try out a Zeovit reactor? I have to say they are probably the most effective system to run a low nutrient system. I run Zeovit myself after seeing the results that a friend had with hair algae in his 220 gal reef at the time he had algae growing in the sump and a uv but couldnt stop the growth. Once the Zeovit was set up it only took 2 months for the hair algae to completely go and never come back. That was 3 years ago, it's something you

[lafishguy]

hey T, I have heard of Zeovit and am under the impression it is a pro-biotics appraoch as I dont know much about it myself. I did hear the fellows in Wyoming who tried it ( Episodes 79 and 81 ) had no positive results. honestly, I would try the bio-pellets approach first, as I think its less involved....but as long as it worked for you, thats what counts.

[christinern100]

Is it possible that keeping algae in the system purposely, aids in the amount of spores released into the water column, thus adding to the over algae problem? Thanks for the videos!

[lafishguy]

hey C, its quite possible the algae spreads spores, but if its effective the Algae Filter is consuming the nutrients that the spores and algae are feeding upon.

[dejavuga]

Bio-pellots with zeobak, UV or OZONE, Reduced feeding, increased water changes and a refugium with spaghetti and calerpa, RO-DI for water changes, problem solved.

[lafishguy]

hey D, first, look at the lack of algae in this tank since Episode 86, the Algae Filter has resolved 90% of the algae issue. while Bio-Pellets will drop NO3 and PO4 I have no actual experience with them. UV and O3 will do nothing to help, decreasing food input is too late, the Algae Filter is a psuedo Refugium ( but thats not what I call it ) and it had Calerpa and Cheto which died out, and a 30 gallon water change is done every other week. sorry, but I dont think your suggestions will work.

[slimfishman]

I miss your vids so much post anything ill watch it Jim.

[AlanMolstad]

I dont know man......it just seems like there has to be a better way....

[chudders247]

Good luck Jim. Where do you stand on biological pellets like Nutri-Fix in a reactor similar to the bio pellet phosphate soltion in epsiode 107?

[lafishguy]

hey C, theoretically bio-pellets will consume NO3 and PO4 and the set-up is less expensive than a 'manufactured' Algae Scrubber, but I have no practical experience with them yet, so too soon to comment.

[JAYBMWM3]

hi jim

nice to see your new vid

[mithorr123]

Great vid as always :)