Algae

[CrazyCanadian]

Anyone have some tips on how to decrease the algae in my tank? It's by natural sunlight so I know it's not ideal but the snails just aren't keeping up on it as good as I'd like, other inverts or fish I should think of adding? Levels are good.

 

[mcgyvr]

yes that natural light is going to make it worse.. got window blinds?

mexican turbo snails and urchins do good work on algae..

 

[AlSimmons]

Something like a Mag-Float should make short work of any algae growing on the glass. Ultimately though your just going to have to keep things like Nitrates/Phosphates low and hopefully what your seeing will burn itself out over time. Keep an eye on your temperature too. Direct sunlight can heat up a tank in a hurry if your not careful.

How old is the tank btw?

 

[CrazyCanadian]

Something like a Mag-Float should make short work of any algae growing on the glass. Ultimately though your just going to have to keep things like Nitrates/Phosphates low and hopefully what your seeing will burn itself out over time. Keep an eye on your temperature too. Direct sunlight can heat up a tank in a hurry if your not careful.

How old is the tank btw?

Hmmm never heard of a mag float before, I'll look into it
Tank is 8 month old.

 

[RobZilla04]

Look into an algae scrubber to help keep nutrients super low.

 

[Cheapreef]

I agree with the above, Algae Scubber works really well to keep HA out of the dispaly tank.

 

[xCry0x]

What snails do you have?

Imo the only snails that count for hair or turf algae are turbo snails.

 

[CrazyCanadian]

What snails do you have?

Imo the only snails that count for hair or turf algae are turbo snails.

I have nassarius, cerith, trochus, turban, margarite. I also have an orange spotted goby to help the sand bed.