Algae on live rock

[bceer]

What is the best way to contro algae on Live Rock. I have a Yellow Tang, some small snails, a reef safe crab, and a Benny. Algae still seems to come back faster and fast. Any suggestion on what to add to help control. This is long green grass like algae.

 

[nm reef]

More than likely you have a phosphate and/or excess nutrient problem...maybe combined with a lighting problem...all can contribute to algae problems that you are experiencing...
I'd suggest that you post specifics about your system...lighting...water chemistry...feeding schedule...filtration...water used for top-off...chemicals added...the more you provide the easier it may be for someone here to help you with that stuff....

 

[bceer]

The tank is 29 with an eclipse system 3 two light system with a 50/50 and 10k bulbs. Feed the fish every morning at about 7 am. Add Calcium 1 to 2 tsp's every 2 to 3 days. Add reef nutrients every 3 day to the system for the coral and filter feeders.

 

[peasly1]

you most likely have hair algea, commonly produced from overfeeding, lack of water changes, to much nutrient of some sort..first check water, amon. probably not it,ph likely, akalinity,phosphates most likely,also check nitrite and nitrate just for the record

 

[y2says]

How long do you keep you lights on? Also check your phospate level. I saw that you have a yellow tang in your tank. Is it in your 29 or 20? Either way the tank is too small for it. These fish eat a lot and ---- a lot. Just make sure you check your water conditons often. I would remove and go with a dwarf angel or something that don't get too big.