thejdshow
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Another algea problem...
----Tank Stats----
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 15
PH - 8.2
Salinity - 1.024
Tank Size - 55 Gallon
Tank DOB - April 1st 2005
Water - RO
So my tank is young, but I have been getting diatoms, and green algea like crazy latley. I have been doing 5 gal water changes every week. I have read a lot of content, and I think this is somewhat expected from a new tank? It all started when I got my new lights. 240 Watt PC 50/50 lighting. Im sure there is a direct relation, but how do I rid myself of this nussance algea. As far as a clean up crew goes right now I only have 2 snails, and 2 scarlet hermitt crabs. I'm using a protien skimmer that seems to be doing a good job, however it did go down for about 4 days, as I was not able to fix it due to lack of time. 1 Clown, 1 Damsel, 1 Cleaner Shrimp. I am not overfeeding them. Feeding them just enough every 3rd day. Am I expecting to much? Is this something that tanks have to go through? Does anyone see a red flag? I know my clean up crew is small, I will handle that within the next day or two. Also I have water movment, but not as much as I should. I have about 550 gph going through my tank.
***PLEASE HELP****
Thank you very much!
* JD
----Tank Stats----
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 15
PH - 8.2
Salinity - 1.024
Tank Size - 55 Gallon
Tank DOB - April 1st 2005
Water - RO
So my tank is young, but I have been getting diatoms, and green algea like crazy latley. I have been doing 5 gal water changes every week. I have read a lot of content, and I think this is somewhat expected from a new tank? It all started when I got my new lights. 240 Watt PC 50/50 lighting. Im sure there is a direct relation, but how do I rid myself of this nussance algea. As far as a clean up crew goes right now I only have 2 snails, and 2 scarlet hermitt crabs. I'm using a protien skimmer that seems to be doing a good job, however it did go down for about 4 days, as I was not able to fix it due to lack of time. 1 Clown, 1 Damsel, 1 Cleaner Shrimp. I am not overfeeding them. Feeding them just enough every 3rd day. Am I expecting to much? Is this something that tanks have to go through? Does anyone see a red flag? I know my clean up crew is small, I will handle that within the next day or two. Also I have water movment, but not as much as I should. I have about 550 gph going through my tank.
***PLEASE HELP****
Thank you very much!
* JD