Please post photos of algae free display tanks

[Ernie Mccracken]

Someday I’ll defeat algae but not yet. I had it under control for a while but my CUC has dwindled too far, need to replenish I think.

I still have my 3 tangs to add to the tank, hoping that gives me the upper hand.

I think the inconvenient truth about algae is that it just takes a lot of elbow grease. Scraping the glass, water changes, manually clean the sand bed every week, blow out the rocks, clean the sump, grow chaeto, constant testing to make sure you aren't spiking nutrients, etc.

 

[InvictusReef]

I love a well kept tank. Please post photos of good ones.

Does this count?

This is my 150 DT. Gotta keep it spotless!!!

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

Hewbie says ooo my tank and my time to shine!

Hewbie still hasn't redecorated yet?

 

[CBonito]

I think the inconvenient truth about algae is that it just takes a lot of elbow grease. Scraping the glass, water changes, manually clean the sand bed every week, blow out the rocks, clean the sump, grow chaeto, constant testing to make sure you aren't spiking nutrients, etc.

Exactly. It's not like it's going to be algae free with zero intervention. It takes work.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Hewbie still hasn't redecorated yet?

Nope! He’s such a good boy.

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

Hewbie still hasn't redecorated yet?

Do you give him inverts to dull his teeth?

 

[AydenLincoln]

Do you give him inverts to dull his teeth?

Yes! His favorite is live crawfish. But he also enjoys shrimp and clams.

 

[juanroseco]

10 months

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

He definitely knows meal time

 

[Urban Reefer Detroit]

I think I qualify

 

[MoshJosh]

 

[ti_lavender]

How do reefers clean off / remove the coraline algae growing on the silicone seams? I have a Red Sea so I don't get very close to the silicone seams.

 

[Naekuh]

Im gonna also be one of those guys...
But at least its MY tank.

 

[Paleozoic_reefer]

I would love for the some of these Instagram-level pics to also tell the age of these systems. Its hard to image these pristine "glass-box art" to be older than 3 maybe 4 years old.

 

[Patx]

I see we both have the same humour

Please post photos of algae free display tanks

I love a well kept tank. Please post photos of good ones. Does this count?

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Ernie Mccracken]

How do reefers clean off / remove the coraline algae growing on the silicone seams? I have a Red Sea so I don't get very close to the silicone seams.

Don't let it build up and embed itself deep into the silicone. Even if you hate cleaning glass, at least get in there and swipe the algae dusting off the seams a couple times/week.

I have always used a cheap, soft sponge on a stick to clean the silicone (I know many use magic erasers, but they are mildly abrasive). I have had an ADA 120 set up like this continuously since 2010 without issue.

 

[Ernie Mccracken]

I would love for the some of these Instagram-level pics to also tell the age of these systems. Its hard to image these pristine "glass-box art" to be older than 3 maybe 4 years old.

98% of all reef tanks never make it to 3-4 years, period.

Most people are out of the hobby within 2 years or their tank gets nuked due to equipment/power failure, pests, disease, or other mass die off event. Only the very top tier of experienced (and well funded) hobbyists can keep a display healthy and stable for 4+ years.

 

[Lavey29]

Guess I'm totally different then I think tanks need some algae to support its biome environment. I also like the salty weathered look and don't clean my equipment or back wall at all. Sump is a mysterious science experiment and I have no idea about some things growing in there. I rarely lose an invert. Tank seems very happy but it sure ain't no picture perfect looking aquatic paradise but I admire those with pristine set ups too.

 

[Ernie Mccracken]

Guess I'm totally different then I think tanks need some algae to support its biome environment. I also like the salty weathered look and don't clean my equipment or back wall at all. Sump is a mysterious science experiment and I have no idea about some things growing in there. I rarely lose an invert. Tank seems very happy but it sure ain't no picture perfect looking aquatic paradise but I admire those with pristine set ups too.

Nah, that's the norm. Few people care enough about algae to scrub it all out of the tank. I'm just appreciating the unique, almost "floating in air" look.

I once saw a pond with tons of flow, no scape only black polyurea coating, and running 10x more filtration (including tons of ozone) than a normal pond. It looked like these huge prized koi were small blimps floating through the pond.

 

[Troylee]