algy1943
Reefing newb
since installing Chaetomorpha in my refugium I seem to be getting a intense coating of green fog like algae on the glass, clean it off and it's back again, the chaeto is probably a coicidence, anyone any ideas?:frustrat:
Algae problem
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Jmck
Reef enthusiast
have you done a full barrage of tests? ammonia, nitrates, nitrite, phosphates?
post your results, there is most likely a simple answer for this, and new cheato wont cause this problem, it needs a chance to eat and grow before it becomes useful, give it 2 weeks and do some more water changes.
post your results, there is most likely a simple answer for this, and new cheato wont cause this problem, it needs a chance to eat and grow before it becomes useful, give it 2 weeks and do some more water changes.
Chris_150G
Reefing newb
That fog like algae on the glass is normal for any tank with reef lighting. At best you can slow its growth to a slow crawl with good water quality.
algy1943
Reefing newb
Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 40mg/l, Phosphate 2.5 mg/l, just cant seem to get the nitrates and the phosphates down, hopefully the chaeto will help
Allen
yote
In Memoriam
+1 to all the above.
Gonna move this to the algae forum.
Gonna move this to the algae forum.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Nitrates and phosphate is part of the problem.If the dusty green builds up as fast as you wipe it then you have problems.If it takes three to four days then I say that is pretty normal for a tank without a UV.
algy1943
Reefing newb
But I do have a UV filter
reeffreak
Reef pro
Oh really?Do you think it may need new bulbs?
algy1943
Reefing newb
The UV filter is only 2 months old it's a Vecton 200 quite an expensive steriliser, I leave it on 24/7
