My tank has been going through this algae bloom for a few months now. Most of the algae that is forming is bryopsis (as stated in the HHF). The other stuff is macro algae that my amphipods love to reproduce. The latter is much easier to remove from the tank. Howerver the bryopsis is spreading. It doesn't look bad, it is a pretty green (like spring grass) but it's getting to be too much!
I'm thinking of getting a lawnmower blenny ot help combat this probelm. If you have anyother suggestions please let me know.
Has been running for 1year 9m in current location - livestock is 4+years)
Tank info:
55gal w/10gal sump (protien skimmer, 2 Maxijets 1200, and main return to tank is Rio (don't remember which one, big internal) attached to a 3/4in sea swirl)
PH 7.8
AM 0
NI 0
NA trace (less then 10)
Alkalinity 2.5
Salt 1.023
Phosphate 0
Calcium 510
Bioload:
60lbs live rock
55lbs live sand
2 Maroon Clowns (male/female)
1 Flame angel
1 Firefish
1 brittle star
1 tigertail cumcumber
1 pepermint shrimp
assorted mushrooms
greenstar polyps
If pics are required of the algae please let me know.
Thanks much!
Sarah
I'm thinking of getting a lawnmower blenny ot help combat this probelm. If you have anyother suggestions please let me know.
Has been running for 1year 9m in current location - livestock is 4+years)
Tank info:
55gal w/10gal sump (protien skimmer, 2 Maxijets 1200, and main return to tank is Rio (don't remember which one, big internal) attached to a 3/4in sea swirl)
PH 7.8
AM 0
NI 0
NA trace (less then 10)
Alkalinity 2.5
Salt 1.023
Phosphate 0
Calcium 510
Bioload:
60lbs live rock
55lbs live sand
2 Maroon Clowns (male/female)
1 Flame angel
1 Firefish
1 brittle star
1 tigertail cumcumber
1 pepermint shrimp
assorted mushrooms
greenstar polyps
If pics are required of the algae please let me know.
Thanks much!
Sarah