Green Algae

[slider101]

I know this seems like an elementary question but what causes green algea on my glass and rocks? I have a 55 gal. I use RO water to fill. I have a Marineland Emperor 400 filter with biowheel, protein skimmer. My levels are checking ok. I have 3 little damsels and 1 clown. 8 hermits and a cleaner shrimp. Is it a build up of nutrients from over feeding maybe? What is the best way to remedy? Thanks

 

[maryg]

If it is a new tank it could just be part of a cycle. I had to scrape the glass 3 times a day with my magfloat when I started my 90 gallon. Also check your bulbs. If they are old they can lead to excessive algae growth.

 

[slider101]

Originally Posted by MaryG
http:///forum/post/2885917
If it is a new tank it could just be part of a cycle. I had to scrape the glass 3 times a day with my magfloat when I started my 90 gallon. Also check your bulbs. If they are old they can lead to excessive algae growth.
Tank has been going for a little over a month. When all my levels finally dropped to zero. I started adding.

 

[pbnj]

Add a phosphate pad to your filtration. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes.

 

[slider101]

Originally Posted by pbnj
http:///forum/post/2885962
Add a phosphate pad to your filtration. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes.
What does a phosphate pad look like? I haven't been able to find one for my marineland emperor 400. Does it just slide in or do you use the slide in holder that came with the marineland filter?

 

[jackri]

Theres just a natural algae bloom that almost everyone gets at one point in the new cycle process. During a cycle many people don't run any lights for the first 3 months to stop feeding it.. but it's just one of those things to fight through right now.
You said all your levels are 0 -- does that include phosphates?