Help with HOG

[jack]

Greetings of the day,

I am currently using HOG 3x on my system.

It has been 3 months and i have not seen significant algae growth on my screen.

I am only be able to see growth on the glass area where hog has been attached.

Is this the problem i only face or all HOG user face ??

Thank you

[SantaMonica]

Welcome from India.

Are you on low-power, and set to 18 hours per day?

[jack]

I had set the scrubber on timer

So here is the schedule for first 2 weeks
it was on low power for 8 hrs and on full power just for 1 hour in between

In 3rd week i changed a bit and now its 3 hrs low power and 3 hrs full power

[SantaMonica]

I'll need a picture of the growth surface.

[jack]

Here are couple of pics i just clicked

In picture you ll be able to see the algae in the glass also.

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[SantaMonica]

Looks like there might be high nutrients in the water causing dark growth, which is letting go. Clean the surfaces with a toothbrush in your sink so the white shows, then run full power for 22 hours.

Also, I'll send you a screen insert to try temporarily.

[jack]

The nutrients are not high on sailfert testkits.

Ll do that and run it on full power for 22 hrs not a problem.

Whats a screen insert ?? And when ll you send ?

[jack]

There might be nutrients issue as i also have hair algae but on all testkits it shows positive ..... I have also tried on friends testkit

[SantaMonica]

Sent it yesterday; it is a Green Grabber screen that is plastic. Sometime the algae sticks to it better to begin with.

Pictures of your aquarium?

[jack]

Sent it where ??

Ll share tomorrow ......

[jack]

Hello .... You have sent green grabber screen where ??

Here is the link to my tank .....

http://www.reef2reef.com/threads/jacks-grotto-an-update-lps-dominated.198993/

[jack]

Have also ordered surf 4x so ll run 2 scrubbers on the same tank ....

[SantaMonica]

I sent them to the same address that the scrubbers went to.

How much are you feeding now?

[jack]

I feed around 2-3 small pinches everyday NLS pellets and omega3 flakes.

Can we send PM here ??

[SantaMonica]

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[jack]

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