No Algae????

[kris]

Ok folks-- my 90g tank is almost 6 months old now and exept for the initial brown junk during cycling, I have had virtually NO ALGAE!!!!!!!!!!?????? Not that I really want it or anything, it's just really strange--do you guys think something is wrong with my tank??

 

[mr . salty]

Just a thought,Check for copper. It kills algae.......STEVE

 

[broomer5]

What is your lighting set-up, and how long are you leaving lights on ?

 

[kris]

I have 2 50/50 coralife bulbs which I leave on from 7pm to 7am everyday. Inhabitants include Lrage hippo, emperor angel, 3 clowns, and a small powder blue. Hadn't thought of the copper thing since I have never treated the tank with it, but maybe I'll check it out anyway (Then again maybe I won't--It would be a really funny thing for a person to TRY to grow the stuff, Ha, Ha)

 

[ktwheet]

I don't have any algea either. I chalk it up to having generic lighting, but the funny thing is that I do get some pretty stuff on my live rock that grows. My tank has been set up for one year and has never had anything but a little brown film on my glass. My sand looks dirty sometimes, but nothing definitive. I call it good luck and don't worry about it.

 

[kris]

Thanks for the ideas guys--I think I'll just appreciate it and hope it lasts.

 

[4husky]

Hey, check your phosphate levels, algae needs it to grow, and mebbe the two tangs are munching it before you really notice it growing??? Just a thought.
~Cat

 

[kris]

well it was fun while it lasted--but after adding an additional 50lbs. of rock. I have more than enough now!!

 

[fishycouple]

I have found that if you have a LOT of current...algae will grow!