Algae getting out of control

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Hey yall new to reef scene got algae out of control tryna figure out what I can do. 15g cube
Bottomless
2clowns
2pirate shrimp
5 snails

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Get a tuxedo urchin, or mexican turbo snail or tiger conch. Or all.
Manualy remove algae, then let these guys help.
 
Hey yall new to reef scene got algae out of control tryna figure out what I can do. 15g cube
Bottomless
2clowns
2pirate shrimp
5 snails

IMG_7347.jpeg IMG_7340.jpeg
Hi,

Water changes will be key...start off with 15% your first week...than 10% weekly until your parameters are under control...

On water changes, I would use IO purple or Tropic Marine Reef Pro...both mix to a low alk range (7-8.5 dkh) which is where you want to be. 13-14 dkh is high.

How's your Phosphate? Also what's your lighting schedule like? If your running them too strong or too long for that matter that may be contributing to algea growth.

HTH..
 
Hey yall new to reef scene got algae out of control tryna figure out what I can do. 15g cube
Bottomless
2clowns
2pirate shrimp
5 snails

IMG_7347.jpeg IMG_7340.jpeg
Welcome to reef2reef,
If your tank is new, less than 6 months, an ugly stage with algae is normal until somethjng else can grow on the rocks.
I like the params you posted, except alk is a little high, but might be the salt you are using.
 
Its very hard to see anything. But I don't see any powerheads, more flow will help stop detritus from settling on the rocks and also push more water through the filtration system.

I would say get more snails, especially turbo snails.

Be careful with feeding, feed only as much as the fish can eat in 30 seconds, if you see food being uneaten then you've added too much, rotting food feeds algae growth.

Besides that you should be doing weekly water changes, I do 5 gallons weekly on my 15 gallon, toothbrush the rocks and blast them with a turkey baster when you change the water, get all that stuff in the water and siphon it out.

Clean hob or canister filters often, change the filter pad every few days.

Just my 2 cents
 
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Hi,

Water changes will be key...start off with 15% your first week...than 10% weekly until your parameters are under control...

On water changes, I would use IO purple or Tropic Marine Reef Pro...both mix to a low alk range (7-8.5 dkh) which is where you want to be. 13-14 dkh is high.

How's your Phosphate? Also what's your lighting schedule like? If your running them too strong or too long for that matter that may be contributing to algea growth.

HTH..

Hi,

Water changes will be key...start off with 15% your first week...than 10% weekly until your parameters are under control...

On water changes, I would use IO purple or Tropic Marine Reef Pro...both mix to a low alk range (7-8.5 dkh) which is where you want to be. 13-14 dkh is high.

How's your Phosphate? Also what's your lighting schedule like? If your running them too strong or too long for that matter that may be contributing to algea growth.

HTH..
I just did a water change last night phosphate I'm not sure I don't have that test but a clown fish did die today
 

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