How do you prevent algae growth?

[Foogoo]

I just downgraded to a 10g nano and since I'm starting fresh, I want to start off right.

I seem to always have issues with hair algae in my tanks. What has worked for you? I always use RO/DI water.

Phosban?
Cleaning crew?
Lighting?
Feeding?

 

[GrndHog]

yes. all of the above

 

[BiggySmalls]

how long into the cycle of a 10g should he add the cleaning crew?

 

[Foogoo]

Nothing in particular? For example, I don't plan on using Phosban because of the expense and additional equipment. But if it really makes a big impact, I'll consider it.

 

[fishes2889]

Foogoo(love the name )
Probably the biggest issue's are extra nutirents in the water causing the GHA(proper filtration) , photoperiod also, and of course you always have to have a good clean-up crew.

Phosban never seems to get "rid" of hair algae. I used animals to solve that issue.(Emerald crabs, mexican turbos, etc.)

Steve

 

[Foogoo]

Thanks

What do you guys have for your photoperiod over your nanos? I just set my 70w MH to 8 hours today.

 

[BLKTANG]

9 hours 150w de 14k on 10g.

 

[fishes2889]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8899115#post8899115 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BLKTANG
9 hours 150w de 14k on 10g.

phew!!! thats alot of heat!

Whats your temp?

 

[Xandernfs]

I'd suggest a fuge...either a AC110 or AC70.....I have a brand new AC110 (still in shrink wrap)that i got for xmas that i'll sell to you for $30....just an FYI

 

[Foogoo]

I had a 20g fuge on my old 40g with more cheato than would fit in a shopping bag. Only have one maroon clown, didn't stop the algae. Only fed every 3-4 days too.

 

[Xandernfs]

The key is to harvest the cheato when the area gets too full.....i harvest mine once a month. I have an AC110 on my 20 and don't have really any problems in my tank. Cheato grows faster when there is less, or so i hear.

 

[danfrith]

A good skimmer.