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Title: 10 Step Plan for Nuisance Algae Control Author: FantasyReef |
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It has happened to everyone, or if it hasnt, probably will. You get a nuisance algae problem. The following is my 10 Step Plan for getting this under control. Remember, the problem didn't happen overnight, and it won't be cured overnight either. 1. Remove Nitrates and Phosphates from the source water by using RO/DI water. 2. Do more frequent water changes. One a week is a good place to start. 3.Manually remove the nuisance via pulling it out by hand, forceps or siphoning. 4. Cut back on lighting, totally blackout the tank for a week or at a bare minimum, cut the lighting time in half. 5. Increase your clean up crew. More snails and crabs are normally a good idea. 6. Reduce the amount and frequency of feedings. Every two or three days will not hurt the fish. 7. Rinse the frozen foods (thaw, pour out water, put in tank) 8. Add a refugium, or if you can't, then consider using fresh macro in the tank. 9. Quit using additives such as coral growers and filter feeding foods. Even though the bottles may say they dont add phosphates and such, they do impair water quality. 10. Get a protein skimmer. Please remember to have PATIENCE..this is a battle that can be frustrating, but you will get through it by implementing as many steps as possible. Edit/Delete Message |
