i need help!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cable Dude · 03/07/2006, 07:41 PM

i have a green alge that is slowly starting to cover my glass and live rock can anyone tell me how to get it under control before it gets out of hand?

bertoni · 03/07/2006, 08:01 PM

Is this a film, or does it have visible structure?

For the glass, most everyone ends up using a scraper from time to time. For glass, a utility knife blade works well for me. Snails should help with the live rock. What's in the tank so far?

RLMainers · 03/08/2006, 10:05 AM

I scrape my glass once or twice a week b/c of green algae. Don't think there's a way to get rid of it.

Sk8r · 03/08/2006, 10:20 AM

It's part of 'cycling'. Your tank is coming alive. However, if your water tests ready, you may be ready for a cleaning crew of snails. Consult your local fish store.
Be alert for floating hair algae to clog things, outflow teeth, etc. This can cause false water level changes in the sump and lead to overflow issues.
Your LFS can sell you a floating magnetic scraper. This will be useful.

wahwoo · 03/08/2006, 10:50 AM

Limpets and Cerith Snails are great glass cleaners.

bertoni · 03/11/2006, 06:39 PM

Hi! Got your email. I think a picture might help. From your description, you might have a macroalga problem, which is a bit different from a film.

How long has the tank been set up? If it's been up a year, I suspect you'll need more live rock or perhaps better skimming, etc. A complete description of your setup might be useful, along with feeding schedules, etc.

03/07/2006, 07:41 PM	#1
Cable Dude Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2	i need help!!!!!!!!!!!! i have a green alge that is slowly starting to cover my glass and live rock can anyone tell me how to get it under control before it gets out of hand?

03/07/2006, 08:01 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Is this a film, or does it have visible structure? For the glass, most everyone ends up using a scraper from time to time. For glass, a utility knife blade works well for me. Snails should help with the live rock. What's in the tank so far? __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/08/2006, 10:20 AM	#4
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	It's part of 'cycling'. Your tank is coming alive. However, if your water tests ready, you may be ready for a cleaning crew of snails. Consult your local fish store. Be alert for floating hair algae to clog things, outflow teeth, etc. This can cause false water level changes in the sump and lead to overflow issues. Your LFS can sell you a floating magnetic scraper. This will be useful. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

03/11/2006, 06:39 PM	#6
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Hi! Got your email. I think a picture might help. From your description, you might have a macroalga problem, which is a bit different from a film. How long has the tank been set up? If it's been up a year, I suspect you'll need more live rock or perhaps better skimming, etc. A complete description of your setup might be useful, along with feeding schedules, etc. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/08/2006, 10:05 AM	#3
RLMainers Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 241	I scrape my glass once or twice a week b/c of green algae. Don't think there's a way to get rid of it.

03/08/2006, 10:50 AM	#5
wahwoo Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Location: S. FL Posts: 508	Limpets and Cerith Snails are great glass cleaners.