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Have you changed your lighting? I had some blues that turned an almost green color when I changed to metal halides.

What kind of algae is it? Do you have a picture of it? How long has the tank been set-up? In a new aquarium algae comes in stages and is part of the cycle. Give it time it will go away on it's own. Just do weekly water changes and keep your protein skimmer or other filtration media clean...

Not sure if this is for your 30H or your 55 but I will try an offer some advice. If it is for the 30H I would run just the halide and remove the glass canopies and the PC's. With halides the glass is going to hold in a ton of heat, and may cause problems down the line. If this is for the 55 I...

Less rock is fine, you may not be able to have as many fish, but it still will work. Also a large protein skimmer will help, as will the water changes you are planning.

400 watts is gonna be a ton of light in a 40 breeder. But also you will kick yourself for not getting metal halides. I have a 250w DE on a 26 Bowfront, but it is 21 inches deep. If I were you I would look at a 150w DE or maybe a 175w SE metal halide set-up. Retro kits and be found for around...

Right now I am using a Rio 1700, but have a new quietone 3000 on order. I plan to add a T with a ball valve to the return line. that way if it is to much flow I can reduce it without blocking up the pump