tank algae question

[shaun larlee]

My 55 has been set up for several months now. I have a mated pair of clown, a bar goby, DSB and about 20lbs of LR.(i know i need more) But im getting growth on the glass and sand bed...whats the best way to keep this clean from sand and glass??? also my sand bubbles???

 

[shaun larlee]

anybody. What causes all this green and black algae. Am i feeding wrong? And the sand is getting discolored and bubbling. My gosh im so frustrated!

 

[otley 1975]

Do you have a skimmer, use RO water, what are you parameters. Most likely one of the these three things off. What type of lighting do you use?

 

[spanko]

Algae needs light and nutrient to grow. Evaluate your lighting schedule and your nutrient levels to see what your course of action should be. I would guess, and it is only a guess without additional information, that you nutrient level is elevated due to inadequate bio filtration, ie. need more rocks.

 

[nycustomsumps]

your lights should be on about 8 hours a day and try replacing them if threre old.