alge

[saltyscotsman]

Hi saltyscotsman here I need some help there is an algae bloom [small] right now brown with what looks like small bubbles inside should I be worried or will the turbo snails handle it [ tank 180gal with 3" sand bed 120lbs live rock 80gal sump refug with a ASM G3 skimmer, reefkeeper elite v2 with LED for lights banded goby 1 :debi:scooter bleny and a small amount of corals,any advice would be helpful

 

[EllieSuz]

How old is your tank? New systems frequently get diatom blooms and they pass with time. It's just a part of the start up process.

 

[siobhan2086]

happens every time i start a new tank. I find that by the time I go to really try to fix it, it goes away on its own. I believe there's a list of stuff you can try... play with lighting, use RO/DI water, nitrates/phosphate levels, UV sterilizer.... I'd just wait it out and clean the glass daily. Love when the snails plow through and make a clean trail