Why so much algae on glass???

[lexiz1]

Never had a problem with algae until just recently. I have a brown hazy algae growing on my glass. I have to clean it almost every other day. My tank has been running for a few years and I never had to clean the glass this much. Can someone please tell me what would cause this and how do I fix it? Thanks

 

[TheReefNinja]

you running filter socks? I got that when I left a sock in too long. Id like to know what causes this too

 

[lexiz1]

No filter sock used

 

[skunkmere]

its nutrients in your water. whats your phosphate level. i run bio pellets and i get it too. it may be a nutient build up in your tank. its not a bad thing.

 

[lexiz1]

Have not measured the phosphates but I run the high capacity GFO in my reactor.

Nitrates- 0
Cal- 420
pH- 7.2
Ammonia- 0
Temp- 77
Sal- 1.024

 

[FiReBReTHa]

curious what you keep in your tank? noticing the lower ph and lower temp.

 

[lexiz1]

Some softies, very few SPS, 6 small fish, 20-30 crabs, 40-50 snails. Not a lot of inhabitants in my tank just yet. 220 gal tank, 250 lbs LR.

 

[lexiz1]

temp has lowered recently due to some changes made to the tank but i am slowly bringing that back up to around 79.

 

[gig]

I get it too, I run filtersocks, but change them out once the water level rises toward the top, usually once per week.

 

[sonict72]

Maybe it is time to replace your lights. Bacterial additives such as Special Blend may help.

 

[mm949]

golden brown algae could be coming from an expired RO carbon block or DI

 

[-=Efrain=-]

How old are your bulbs?

 

[xtlosx]

I get that every so often as well, but i've been adding a bunch of stuff recently, so expecting it to go away shortly. The first few weeks when we were more conservative in adding stuff that didn't happen.

 

[DodgeDude99]

i have always had this and could never get rid of it.
nice bulbs, different types of lights, gfo, 2 part, massive water changes, take out sand bed, etc,etc.
this is the reason why i am getting out, too darn frustrating.

 

[arioch]

That pH is too low for reef tanks, I'd look into raising that and see how things shake out.

 

[lexiz1]

I have 8 T5HO 54w ATI bulbs 2 month old.

Where is a good spot for the pH?

 

[gig]

should be around 8 at least usually 8-8.4

 

[gig]

That pH is too low for reef tanks, I'd look into raising that and see how things shake out.

agreed, check ALK as well

 

[lexiz1]

I misspoke. Just looked at my pH tester and it is at 8.2, not 7.2. Alk is at 8.5dKH.

 

[arioch]

That's on spot for a reef. And it's an established tank at 2 years ... hm. Hows your RODI? Tested TDS coming out of that?

I've also heard anecdotes about how the BRS ferric oxide isn't working properly or not doing a good job, but I haven't the personal experience with that. Maybe a bad batch? Try getting and running some rowa?