Algae Question

[fishinboy]

I have a 55g FOWLR tank that has a algae problem. Theres algae growing on the rock and the power heads, not on the sand or glass, it looks like a redish felt. I can brush or blow it off. It comes back the next day. Ive lost most of my coraline also. I do 5gal water changes every 10-14 days and use Reef Crystals salt. Ive tested the water and its been at normal levels. I dont have many snails or crabs. The few fish I have seem ok. This tank is over 2yrs old. Any Ideas?

 

[geoj]

It may go away on is own, or some phosphate may need to be removed. If you have a shallow sand bed this may be a sine that it is getting clogged with waste.

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by fishinboy
http:///forum/post/3161464
I do 5gal water changes every 10-14 days

Originally Posted by fishinboy
http:///forum/post/3161464
I dont have many snails or crabs,
Here is where your issues are. You are not cleaning the tank close to enough, and you do not have the proper clean-up crew to do it either. If you fix these two things, I think you will see a big improvement with the algae.

 

[chub]

I'm sure a bigger clean up crew would help, I do clean the tank at least 2 times a week with a mag float and a tooth brush and a baster

 

[fishinboy]

I know I need a larger clean-up crew. The tank gets cleaned 2 times a week with a mag float, tooth brush and a baster

 

[spanko]

Originally Posted by fishinboy
http:///forum/post/3161700
I know I need a larger clean-up crew. The tank gets cleaned 2 times a week with a mag float, tooth brush and a baster
That being true you are still not getting the detritus from the sand and rocks out of the tank. Hence the need for a good CUC to get in there and eat this stuff up!
JMO

 

[fishinboy]

Ordered

 

[fishinboy]

Ive added 25 assorted snails they have cleaned up the power heads and working on the rock, but the sand is still a mess do I add more?

 

[spanko]

If you have none, some Nassarius, and Cerith snails will help with the sand bed.

 

[fishinboy]

Theres about 10 nassarius snails I havent seen them sinse I put them in last week

 

[spanko]

When you drop in some meaty frozen food they should come out from the sand bed like the living dead. If not then you have a bunch of dead Nassarius.

 

[fishinboy]

I see no evidence of any nassarius snail in my tank. The other snails are doing a great job on the rock and power heads. I guess I need more.