Help, my tank has developed brown (diatom) and green algae.
Tank Specs:
-New 26 Bow Front (running one month now)
-45 lbs Live Rock
-20 lbs Live Sand mixed with 20 lbs Sand. About 3in Depth
-Sea Clone Protein Skimmer
-Power Head
-Fluval 204 Filter
-JBJ Power Compacts (130 Watts of Light). 10-12 Hrs per day.
-Only RO/DI Water used.
-Ammonia=0, Nitrite=0, Ph=8.2 and 76 Degrees
-Nitrates=40ppm ad climbing
All Inhabitants are healthy for now, and include:
2 Clowns
Macro Algae
Various Snails, Crabs and Two Peppermint Shrimp.
I know the problem is probably the Nitrate, but I have done a few water changes with no result. Please advise because I would like to nip this in the bud ASAP.
Thanks.
Tank Specs:
-New 26 Bow Front (running one month now)
-45 lbs Live Rock
-20 lbs Live Sand mixed with 20 lbs Sand. About 3in Depth
-Sea Clone Protein Skimmer
-Power Head
-Fluval 204 Filter
-JBJ Power Compacts (130 Watts of Light). 10-12 Hrs per day.
-Only RO/DI Water used.
-Ammonia=0, Nitrite=0, Ph=8.2 and 76 Degrees
-Nitrates=40ppm ad climbing
All Inhabitants are healthy for now, and include:
2 Clowns
Macro Algae
Various Snails, Crabs and Two Peppermint Shrimp.
I know the problem is probably the Nitrate, but I have done a few water changes with no result. Please advise because I would like to nip this in the bud ASAP.
Thanks.