green tank help

Busapro2013

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so im about 2-3 month after tank cycle and my tank is green.one lil spot with cyno red algea

what next here to get rid of this green

my tem says at 80

amonia 0
nitrite 0
nitrate .5
 

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It looks like fairly normal algae growth to me. You may or may not have a phosphate issue - what does it test at? The magic number for PO4 is 0.03ppm - barely detectable on a Salifert color chart. If it is reading high, then the easiest method of lowering it is to run GFO (granular ferric oxide) in a reactor. Both are available from www.bulkreefsupply.com at a reasonable price.
 
Get a clean up crew. How long are your lights on. The quick easy answer is always nitrates and phosphates, but many times not the answer. Lighting cycle and the fact that algae is just a natural part of a tank. The 1st year you will go through many cycles.
 
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