15 gallon nano reef

[bills5295]

So I’m about 2 weeks into having live stock in the tank, I decided to go with some pretty easy things at first!

I’m needing some tips from other people who have successful nano reef set ups!

My main problem I’m fighting right now is some excess algae growth. Nothing to crazy but can definitely see it after a day. Water parameters are pretty much right where I want them, nitrates are at like a 7
Phosphates are like 0.02.

I was told by the local fish store that for this size of tank that u need to be dosing it weekly with 3 oz of neonitrate and all in one reef and Red Sea AB+ coral food. Seems to be working fine.

I would like to see my water be a little more clear? I’m currently running filter caddy with filter floss and a blue sponge under that and then a carbon bag on the bottom. I’m using RO water for ATO.

What is the BEST filtration set up across the board?! Auto fleece roller by IM ? Filter caddy? Filter sock? I can’t find much about what one has benefits over the other! Help me out!

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

No need to dose anything into a new tank.

New tanks go through various types of algae blooms, its part of the tank maturing process. As algae grows, add some more algae grazing inverts like turbo snails for example. Don't try to control too much at this point, allow the tank to progress the way it needs to.

With that said, be careful not to overfeed, your system is not able to handle excess nutrients at this time, and excess food can trigger excess algae.

On a 15 gallon tank, weekly water changes are the best filtration you can provide. My own 15 gallon has no filtration at all, its not really needed on a such a small tank. Sponges can become nitrate factories, most people remove the sponge. Change your filter floss out every few days, don't let it hold rotting food for too long or it will affect the water quality.

In summary, keep it as simple as possible and maintain regular water changes. No need to for dosing no need for amplified filtration, etc... Good luck.