Algae Cleaners?

[nicodemus]

I've recently added some corals, a clown, and some hermits to my 20 gal tank. The hermits are doing a great job of cleaning the sandbed and rocks, but i'm getting a lot of green algae on the glass. Whats a good reef friendly creature that will clean it?

 

[agoutihead]

if you get a lawnmower blenny, it'll peck at the algae on your glass but you'll end up with thousands of lip prints. all i can really say is to buy a heavy-duty aquarium cleaning magnet. they work wonders and will clean your tank in seconds...unlike any animal.

 

[blemmy_guy]

and if you start getting it on your rock work, get an emerald crab or 2, there awesome at eating it up! Todd

 

[nicodemus]

A lot of the algae has begun creeping onto my rockwork. However, I have high phosphate levels and dont want to lose my bubble algae to an emerald crab. are there any other options?

 

[bigarn]

Why would you want to save bubble algae?

 

[arkey.d]

With high phosphate levels, do some water changes or use as a last resort an additive like phosphate out.
Here is the cleanup crew I'm getting for my 55gal:
15 Scarlet Hermit Crabs
10 Astrea Snails
15 Cerith Snails
15 Nassarius Snails
10 Margarita Snails
5 Peppermint shrimp
2 Emerald Crabs
1 Cleaner Shrimp
Do you have a skimmer on the tank?

 

[jacknjill]

yeah why would you want to keep the bubble algae? its ugly and can take over your tank in a couple of days

 

[nicodemus]

Yes, I have a skimmer on my tank. I have phosphate out, but dont want to use it for reasons you explained. I want bubble algae in my tank so that it will eat up some of the phosphate...no? What kind of snails do I need? Which creatures will eat it off the glass and which will take care of the rocks? And is the emerald crab a good trade for the bubble algae (I live in a college dorm and water changes aren't easy)