3.2.MitigationofAlgalCompetitionvia Coral-Guards.We therefore envision reef-PDMS as a sustainable and scalable coating solution formitigatingcompetitiveinteractions between corals and macroalgalcompetitors.
Competitionfor Nutrients and Light:Algaeand plantscompetefor the same resources.Check your plants for signs of nutrient deficiency or disease, inspect thewaterfor signs ofalgaegrowth, and ensure all equipment is working correctly.
InsufficientCompetition: In a healthy aquarium, live plantscompetewithalgaefor nutrients. If you have few or no live plants, or if your plants aren’t thriving,algaehas a distinct advantage. PoorWaterQuality: Infrequentwaterchanges allow nutrients to accumulate to dangerous levels.
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Plants andalgaehave fundamental differences in structure, habitat, and behavior. All plants are multicellular while most species ofalgaeare simple organisms, often unicellular. In contrast with plants,algaeneed far less freshwater for their growth.
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With respect to N, cyanobacteria are the superiorcompetitors, followed by diatoms and greenalgae. As a consequence, when the N:P ratio is high (generally, 16 N atoms for every P atom or more) and Si is available, diatoms are favored.
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