excess algae

[hops523]

Oh no see what I meant was that I have a long list to choose from, I am not getting all of them just considering which ones I want. Here they are:
Various brains such as pink red or green brain
bubble coral
candy cane coral
orange carnation not really sure of this one
maybe fox coral
frogspawn
green star polyp
hammer coral
all types of mushrooms like blue,red, prilly, striped green metallic, etc..
long tentacle plate
xenia
different zoos
Obviously I cannot get all of these

 

[moby]

Hey hops523,
I don't want to be a buzz kill, BUT you still have an algea problem.
The conch is great for algea control, lov'em!
But the algea can grow faster than even one of these guys can eat. Besides there is some underlying problem with water quality that could possibly be causing the bloom.
I only mention this because the algea can blanket over the corals and choke them out if not stopped.
Sometimes if you wait the bloom will consume all the nutrients and die off unless the source of their food is being replenished, I.E over feeding the fish.
Just thought I would bring it up so later on you aren't battling algea trying to save expensive coral.
Moby

 

[hops523]

hmm yes that is something to think about thanks. Hopefully I can pick up the snails and crabs this weekend. Until then is there anything I can do? I mean I have an algae scrubber, but I thought those just made it so you wouldnt have to look at the algae.

 

[anonome]

AFTER THE ALGAE is gone, you can consider the fox coral, mushrooms, and zoo's. The other ones forget about until you can upgrade. I'm sorry for the news, but a 25g. is just not big enough for the coral to thrive in. I have been there. Don't do it. It will hurt your heart and wallet.

 

[vtfishies]

for the sand bed..or crushed coral even..try a diamond goby..i have a wicked out break of red algea..gone in under a week..not only do they rid the algea but they have spunk too and fun to watch

 

[moby]

Believe it or not but sometimes the best thing to do is just wait it out. I'm just shooting in the dark here but over feeding is usually the number one problem. Try cutting back alittle and wait to see if the algea goes on its own.
As an after thought how long are you leaving your lights on? Also are you using tap water for salt mix and top off?
Moby

 

[hops523]

Originally Posted by moby
Believe it or not but sometimes the best thing to do is just wait it out. I'm just shooting in the dark here but over feeding is usually the number one problem. Try cutting back alittle and wait to see if the algea goes on its own.
As an after thought how long are you leaving your lights on? Also are you using tap water for salt mix and top off?
Moby
I turn the lights on at about 6:20 in the morning, and I turn them off at about 8:30 at night. What I do is take tap water then put some of this stuff in it that neutralizes the chlorine, and then I add the salt and let it sit with an air stone in it. The top is on.

 

[moby]

Well 14 hours is a long day, you might want to try shortening that down to about 10. remember algea is just a very simple plant and more light exposure just gives it more time to photosenthesize.
I think however the main culprit is the tap water. The additive that removes the chlorine does nothing to remove the other stuff like phosphates, which is great plant food!
I think RO/DI water will solve the problem.Besides tap water has so much other crap in it that is not beneficial to your aquarium you'll notice a BIG difference in the growth of your corals and healthier fish. :happyfish :happyfish
Moby

 

[hops523]

Do you think that that would be ok for the bubble tip anemone? Yeah I saw that at my lfs the other day.

 

[moby]

I might have missed this earlier, but what type of lights are they?
BTA needs alot of good quality light, like MH.Otherwise they will bleach out.
I may not be the best source of info for anemonies though, I don't keep them, personel reasons. I know people who do keep them with alot of success. I just prefer corals and anemonies can sting them pretty bad and have a habit of moving around alot in your tank.
There is a thread for clowns and anemonies here though where you could get good info.
If your using tap water, I can't stress enough how much you should stop and start using RO/DI.Can eliminate alot of problems and make your animals healthier. :happyfish
Moby