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March 2nd, 2008, 02:28 AM
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Black Slime
Hay everyone!
I clean this guys tank which is a 65 gal. All was well awhile back but now he has this black slime that will not go away. His nitrates are high, but they've always been (he only lets me clean the tank once a month). He does not over feed and his lights are on only a few hours a day. I have replaced all the crushed coral, did a complete water change and still the same. Could it be the brand of salt? If any one can give me some advice.......please!  Thanks................Dave Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gal. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5yrs. Other Intrests: Herpetology, Scuba Diving, Brewing Beer, Paintball 
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March 2nd, 2008, 03:07 AM
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Re: Black Slime
More likely a water quality problem.
High nitrates and phosphates are what fuels the black slime(cyano). I'll bet that if you can get the traites and phosphates down,the slime will go away.
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March 2nd, 2008, 03:13 AM
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Re: Black Slime
I agree with Yote. You will need to start doing larger and more frequent water changes. Also try and increase the circulation in the tank by adding another powerhead or two. Cyano can't establish itself in areas where there is adequate flow. Try running a phosphate removal media such as PhosBan, PhosGuard or RowaPhos too.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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March 2nd, 2008, 11:05 PM
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Re: Black Slime
watch the feeding schedule to not be adding too many nutrients as well.
-Doc
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March 3rd, 2008, 07:07 AM
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Re: Black Slime
I can't see the picture.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4.5 months saltwater, 2 years freshwater Other Intrests: Tennis, Video games, Working out, Drinking, Movies
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March 4th, 2008, 04:06 PM
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Re: Black Slime
Hi All I Have Same Thing But Phos Is Fine And Nirates Are Fine Mine Is Dark Brown I Have Been Fighting This For A Mounth Please Help Coral Is Starting To Look Bad Lost 1 Fish
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 1, 25 gal. just started jan1 08 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 12 years 4 year break inbetwine Other Intrests: fishing&hunting
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March 5th, 2008, 05:05 AM
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Re: Black Slime
***Please start a new thread if you have a question and you did not start the original thread***
Slime algae is a normal part of cycling a new tank, Rich. I'm guessing that you just did not wait long enough before adding animals to your tank. Everyone gets cyano in the beginning and it takes patience to get through.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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