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Originally Posted by
Reeferchik http:///forum/thread/379988/should-i-add-another-protien-skimmer#post_3305266
How long has your tank been set up?
What kind of sand are you using?
Some sands have a silica base that for some reason promotes algae.
Although you have reduced the time on your lighting, how many hours a day do your lights stay on?
How long ago did you reduce your light time?
What are you feeding? How much? Do you feed any frozen brine, mysis or anything else?
Does your tank receive any sunlight (direct or indirect)?
I had this problem, and I covered the front and side glass with black poster board all day and uncovered it only when the lights came on at 7:00 pm...
I fed only what the fish would eat in 5 minutes and thawed all frozen fare on paper towels before feeding.
Don't give up !!! It took me a couple months before I saw a difference and I kept up this routine til it stayed gone...Hope some of this might help you!!!
Not to be rude but, this reminds me of a saying about colds.
You can either bomb bard it with vitC and get plenty of rest and you will get rid of the cold in just 7 days OR......you can let it run its course and it will drag on for a week.