Can I get some help with algae problem.

funny718 · 10/19/2008, 06:16 PM

Well let see i have lots of Green Stuff on my live rock i think its Green Hair algae but not sure i just dont know what it is or how to get rid of it? Can i Plz Have some help.

Ammonia,Nitrite,Nitrates, and Phosphate are all good i had it tested today at LFS And they said that the Ammonia,Nitrite,Nitrates, were at zero i cant remember what they said for Phosphate but they said it was good.

I have a 56 Gallon Tank

Live Stock:

1. FoxFace/RabbitFish
2. False Percula ClownFish
3. Blue Devil DamselFish
4. Lawnmower BlennyFish
5. Bubble Tip Anemone
6. 4Blue (Leg) Hermit Crabs
7. 14 Turbo Snail

CoRPS · 10/19/2008, 06:25 PM

I'm no expert (read: at all) but I don't think bubble tips are supposed to be WHITE. What lighting do you have on it?

Edit: And how long has the tank been set up?

kobesan · 10/19/2008, 06:33 PM

I think that is just green coralline algae, its not bad.

And your tank looks brand new, so clean.

funny718 · 10/19/2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CoRPS
I'm no expert (read: at all) but I don't think bubble tips are supposed to be WHITE. What lighting do you have on it?

Edit: And how long has the tank been set up?

Its not white just the flash from the camera it's actully green and pinkish. T5 Lights Auqac Ramora Simmer

oh Sorry the tank been setup 2 months now and I get my ro SaltWater from my LFS.

funny718 · 10/19/2008, 06:59 PM

Bump

woogy · 10/19/2008, 07:06 PM

That is coraline (good algae)

How old is your tank first off?

Bill Boy · 10/19/2008, 07:11 PM

You have a lot in your tank for a two month set-up. Everything looks good to me. In a new tank you should really slowly increase the lighting periods, working up to your full light schedule. Sometimes if you blast a new tank/ rock with 8 hours of light you can get some algae blooms. Maybe add a couple emerald crabs... they like the gha.

Flipper62 · 10/19/2008, 07:21 PM

Dude....everything is looking awesome......Just keep a good look at all of your prams.

Also nice looking orange sponge in front...

E.intheC · 10/19/2008, 08:34 PM

Tank doesn't look too bad at all. Most all new tanks have algae blooms. Just watch the feeding and make sure you're rinsing your frozen foods. You might want to try and increase water flow to make sure you have no deadspots. Or, you could make a refugium (google search for those) and you can grow macroalgea that will out compete. Biggest tip (this one was definitely hard for me to learn as well) is patience. It will take a while but with persistence you can definitely get rid of it. I also suggest doing some reading on wetwebmedia.com. Great site as well! Good luck!

funny718 · 10/19/2008, 11:18 PM

thank alot for all the help guys.

funny718 · 10/19/2008, 11:35 PM

Hey guys sorry but how much flow should i have i am using

2 KORALIA NANO Powerheads rated for 10-15 gal. should i get something more powerful?

funny718 · 10/20/2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by funny718
Hey guys sorry but how much flow should i have i am using

2 KORALIA NANO Powerheads rated for 10-15 gal. should i get something more powerful?

Bump

kobesan · 10/20/2008, 05:30 AM

I think you need more flow, those koralia nanos are very small. Usually you want atleast 30x your tank size of flow / HR. So in your case 56Gx30 = ~1500GPH. I know Koralia 1s give about 400GPH, you would need about 4 of those or less of the #2s. I would look into getting more powerheads and use the nanos to direct flow at the back of tank where there are usually dead spots.

CoRPS · 10/20/2008, 07:03 AM

I've got a 55gallon and I run a Koralia 3. Planning on getting either a second K3 or a K2.

Hope this helps.

Edit: Also just to note... Don't buy the Koralia's at your LFS. I spent double at the LFS than I would have spent online for the Koralia. Just a suggestion

Dr Foster & Smith has decent prices, one of the sponsors here.

funny718 · 10/20/2008, 11:53 AM

Thanx again for everyone's help. and yes i will be getting stronger powerheads

lockekeyy · 10/20/2008, 12:11 PM

Yeah, it's looking like green coraline algae... and I also agree with adding more flow. I suggest two K3's or at the least one K3 along with the 2 nanos.... but honestly, I don't think the nanos are doing anything in a tank that size.

funny718 · 10/20/2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lockekeyy
Yeah, it's looking like green coraline algae... and I also agree with adding more flow. I suggest two K3's or at the least one K3 along with the 2 nanos.... but honestly, I don't think the nanos are doing anything in a tank that size.

Yeah thanx alot i will be getting 2 k3 or k4 this sunday my LFS having a BBQ and Sale that day so i am gonna go check it out thanx for all help.

E.intheC · 10/20/2008, 05:16 PM

A BBQ at the LFS is a great idea! They should start doing that around here.. although it's a bit cold for that now!

CoRPS · 10/20/2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by E.intheC
A BBQ at the LFS is a great idea! They should start doing that around here.. although it's a bit cold for that now!

83 degrees and sunny here!

South Florida's Seasons:
1 - Summer
2 - Almost Summer

10/19/2008, 06:16 PM	#1
funny718 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 145	Can I get some help with algae problem. Well let see i have lots of Green Stuff on my live rock i think its Green Hair algae but not sure i just dont know what it is or how to get rid of it? Can i Plz Have some help. Ammonia,Nitrite,Nitrates, and Phosphate are all good i had it tested today at LFS And they said that the Ammonia,Nitrite,Nitrates, were at zero i cant remember what they said for Phosphate but they said it was good. I have a 56 Gallon Tank Live Stock: 1. FoxFace/RabbitFish 2. False Percula ClownFish 3. Blue Devil DamselFish 4. Lawnmower BlennyFish 5. Bubble Tip Anemone 6. 4Blue (Leg) Hermit Crabs 7. 14 Turbo Snail

10/19/2008, 06:59 PM	#5
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10/19/2008, 07:21 PM	#8
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10/19/2008, 11:18 PM	#10
funny718 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 145	thank alot for all the help guys. __________________ I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 20 Gal Sump, Reef Octopus Super 2000xp, MR1 Reactor, Two Mp40's, tunze osmolator, Neptune apex control and ecotech radion

10/19/2008, 11:35 PM	#11
funny718 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 145	Hey guys sorry but how much flow should i have i am using 2 KORALIA NANO Powerheads rated for 10-15 gal. should i get something more powerful? __________________ I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 20 Gal Sump, Reef Octopus Super 2000xp, MR1 Reactor, Two Mp40's, tunze osmolator, Neptune apex control and ecotech radion

10/19/2008, 06:25 PM	#2
CoRPS Big Time Reefer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: P-RINE Posts: 2,887	I'm no expert (read: at all) but I don't think bubble tips are supposed to be WHITE. What lighting do you have on it? Edit: And how long has the tank been set up?

10/19/2008, 06:33 PM	#3
kobesan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 103	I think that is just green coralline algae, its not bad. And your tank looks brand new, so clean.

10/19/2008, 07:06 PM	#6
woogy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western PA Posts: 986	That is coraline (good algae) How old is your tank first off?

10/19/2008, 07:11 PM	#7
Bill Boy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 166	You have a lot in your tank for a two month set-up. Everything looks good to me. In a new tank you should really slowly increase the lighting periods, working up to your full light schedule. Sometimes if you blast a new tank/ rock with 8 hours of light you can get some algae blooms. Maybe add a couple emerald crabs... they like the gha.

10/19/2008, 08:34 PM	#9
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Tank doesn't look too bad at all. Most all new tanks have algae blooms. Just watch the feeding and make sure you're rinsing your frozen foods. You might want to try and increase water flow to make sure you have no deadspots. Or, you could make a refugium (google search for those) and you can grow macroalgea that will out compete. Biggest tip (this one was definitely hard for me to learn as well) is patience. It will take a while but with persistence you can definitely get rid of it. I also suggest doing some reading on wetwebmedia.com. Great site as well! Good luck!

10/20/2008, 05:30 AM	#13
kobesan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 103	I think you need more flow, those koralia nanos are very small. Usually you want atleast 30x your tank size of flow / HR. So in your case 56Gx30 = ~1500GPH. I know Koralia 1s give about 400GPH, you would need about 4 of those or less of the #2s. I would look into getting more powerheads and use the nanos to direct flow at the back of tank where there are usually dead spots.

10/20/2008, 07:03 AM	#14
CoRPS Big Time Reefer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: P-RINE Posts: 2,887	I've got a 55gallon and I run a Koralia 3. Planning on getting either a second K3 or a K2. Hope this helps. Edit: Also just to note... Don't buy the Koralia's at your LFS. I spent double at the LFS than I would have spent online for the Koralia. Just a suggestion Dr Foster & Smith has decent prices, one of the sponsors here.

10/20/2008, 11:53 AM	#15
funny718 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 145	Thanx again for everyone's help. and yes i will be getting stronger powerheads __________________ I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 20 Gal Sump, Reef Octopus Super 2000xp, MR1 Reactor, Two Mp40's, tunze osmolator, Neptune apex control and ecotech radion

10/20/2008, 12:11 PM	#16
lockekeyy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,027	Yeah, it's looking like green coraline algae... and I also agree with adding more flow. I suggest two K3's or at the least one K3 along with the 2 nanos.... but honestly, I don't think the nanos are doing anything in a tank that size. __________________ I attribute the little I know to my not having been ashamed to ask for information - John Locke

10/20/2008, 05:16 PM	#18
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	A BBQ at the LFS is a great idea! They should start doing that around here.. although it's a bit cold for that now!