New tank transfer and algae

[ljgrim13]

I want to transfer some corals and live rock from my old 60 gal to new Red Sea Max-E 260 w/sump. New tank has been set up about 2 weeks, with dry rock and live sand. Parameters are good and steady. Experiencing diatom bloom.

Problem is old tank has turf algae and I don't want that problem in new tank. What can I do?

 

[nmotz]

Get a bunch of turbo snails, they'll mow that turf algae to the bare rock. I have 2 golfball size turbos that do a great job with that stuff in my tank. But as you probably know, that type of algae is indicative of high nutrients (nitrate/phosphate) so the best way to deal with that is to improve your nutrient export processes. I've had good success w/vinegar dosing and heavier (wetter) skimming. Others try to grow macroalgae in a refugium. Bottom line is that the only type of algae that can really survive in a low nutrient situation is bubble algae. That stuff is ridiculous! Any other algae problem is usually diminished significantly by improving nutrient export. Good luck!

 

[JonezNReef]

Peroxide can get rid of the algae with some spot treatments. Do a quick search to find out how much to use as I can't remember the exact ratio but it does work

 

[ljgrim13]

Thank you. Trying to improve the old tank, slow process!