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zenzence · 04/03/2009, 05:31 AM

HighlandReefer,
I recently downgraded from my 90 to a 34gallon Red Sea Max so my tank is still very new maybe 2 months. My nitrates and phosphates are both 0, I can only assume the algae is consuming both at the same rate they being produced. I did add a closed loop refugium about 2 weeks ago filled with cheato so hopefully this will help. I also siphoned off the algae with a 4 gallon h20 change which is a little more than 10%. Cant think of anything else to do right now this is day two with reduced lighting schedule. We shall see first time I have had a problem with algae. Maybe its not even a problem just new tank?

Thanks Cliff
Chad

04/03/2009, 05:31 AM	#41
zenzence Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 373	HighlandReefer, I recently downgraded from my 90 to a 34gallon Red Sea Max so my tank is still very new maybe 2 months. My nitrates and phosphates are both 0, I can only assume the algae is consuming both at the same rate they being produced. I did add a closed loop refugium about 2 weeks ago filled with cheato so hopefully this will help. I also siphoned off the algae with a 4 gallon h20 change which is a little more than 10%. Cant think of anything else to do right now this is day two with reduced lighting schedule. We shall see first time I have had a problem with algae. Maybe its not even a problem just new tank? Thanks Cliff Chad __________________ zen x 2 Current Tank Info: 75 Innovative Marine /mixed Reef