Macro algae

[FRANK48]

I am confused if my macro algae is dying could someone help me know.

 

[NashobaTek]

Pictures under white light so we can see it and try to help you

 

[FRANK48]

Pictures under white light so we can see it and try to help you

 

[NashobaTek]

Is the tank new and what are the parameters of the water

 

[Dan_P]

I am confused if my macro algae is dying could someone help me know.

Unhealthy macro algae
-has slime growing on it
-is limp or has a collapsed look
-has pale color or is yellowing
-is falling apart

 

[FRANK48]

Is the tank new and what are the parameters of the water

Nitrate: 2
Nitrite: 0
Ammonia: 0
Ph: 8.2
Alkalinity: DKH 6

 

[NashobaTek]

Alk seems a little low.
Dan P also listed the way to tell if your macro is unhealthy

 

[FRANK48]

Alk seems a little low.
Dan P also listed the way to tell if your macro is unhealthy

Yeah I’m trying to raise my alk but not sure how

 

[AlgaeBarn]

There are a lot of good threads on that here on R2R! Are you currently dosing anything?

 

[FRANK48]

There are a lot of good threads on that here on R2R! Are you currently dosing anything?

Nope

 

[Aldrinlights]

I use this to dose Alk as its one of the most important elements in your tank for everything.

Reef Foundation B (Alk)

Red Sea Foundation B is a component of the Red Sea Reef Foundation program for healthy and vibrant corals. Red Sea Foundation B is a blend of Carbonates in the proper ratio for seawater. Three Sizes Available 500mL 1000mL 5000mL Red Sea Reef Foundation is based of years of biological...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[FRANK48]

I use this to dose Alk as its one of the most important elements in your tank for everything.

Reef Foundation B (Alk)

Red Sea Foundation B is a component of the Red Sea Reef Foundation program for healthy and vibrant corals. Red Sea Foundation B is a blend of Carbonates in the proper ratio for seawater. Three Sizes Available 500mL 1000mL 5000mL Red Sea Reef Foundation is based of years of biological...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I found out my salinity was low so I’ve been letting it go up and been adding more salt water

 

[AlgaeBarn]

I am confused if my macro algae is dying could someone help me know.

Checking back- how is the chaeto is doing now?