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Hey all,
I have a relatively new 180g tank (4 months), which finished the initial cycle 4-5 weeks ago.
I’ve put a handful of fish in there and have put in a decent sized CuC in there. I noticed this past week that some type of algae has started growing on the sand. Now it’s starting to grow on the rock as well.
Ammonia, nitrite, and phosphates at 0. Nitrates around 20. I’m working on bringing that down through water changes, addition of Chaeto, slowing down feedings (I was feeding too much too frequently initially), protein skimmer, biopellets and reactor, and vodka method.
My questions for you all are,
1. What type of algae is this? Image attached.
2. Is there anything I could do in addition to what i’m already doing or anything I should change in what i’m doing to combat this before it takes over my display?
Thanks!
I have a relatively new 180g tank (4 months), which finished the initial cycle 4-5 weeks ago.
I’ve put a handful of fish in there and have put in a decent sized CuC in there. I noticed this past week that some type of algae has started growing on the sand. Now it’s starting to grow on the rock as well.
Ammonia, nitrite, and phosphates at 0. Nitrates around 20. I’m working on bringing that down through water changes, addition of Chaeto, slowing down feedings (I was feeding too much too frequently initially), protein skimmer, biopellets and reactor, and vodka method.
My questions for you all are,
1. What type of algae is this? Image attached.
2. Is there anything I could do in addition to what i’m already doing or anything I should change in what i’m doing to combat this before it takes over my display?
Thanks!