So I have this algae outbreak and can’t figure out why. There are small balls of it on the sandbed and it’s stuck to the rocks. Here are my parameters:
NO3 .3ppm
PO4 .03ppm
Silica: 0
All other parameters are normal. Alk dropped to the 7 range for several weeks when I didn’t realize my dosing pump wasn’t primed, but now it’s back to normal.
Things I’ve tried so far:
Changed out RODI filters as I wasn’t getting 0 TDS any longer. Just did this so we’ll see if it was my source water. Never has been before and I’ve had the tank 6 years. The old filters is why I checked for silica. RODI water is now at 0 TDS
Adding two more emerald crabs for a total of three. Still waiting to see if they’ll eat it. Also added a Foxface.
I’m thinking my nutrients are low because they’re feeding the algae. I don’t over feed, nothing has changed on that front. The tank is well stocked with coral so they consume a large amount of nutrients too.
Daily water changes adding to 5g/wk (tank is 40g). Again, been doing this for a long time so nothing new.
All of my corals are doing great. So far the algae isn’t affecting them.
Does anyone know what this might be and how to treat it? I know low nutrients can cause problems too, so I don’t want to start fiddling with anything until I can figure out what’s going on.
Should I turn off the lights for a day or two? Just wait it out? Any other ideas? Sorry for being long-winded, but I know the more info I give the easier it is to help. Thanks I’m advance!!
NO3 .3ppm
PO4 .03ppm
Silica: 0
All other parameters are normal. Alk dropped to the 7 range for several weeks when I didn’t realize my dosing pump wasn’t primed, but now it’s back to normal.
Things I’ve tried so far:
Changed out RODI filters as I wasn’t getting 0 TDS any longer. Just did this so we’ll see if it was my source water. Never has been before and I’ve had the tank 6 years. The old filters is why I checked for silica. RODI water is now at 0 TDS
Adding two more emerald crabs for a total of three. Still waiting to see if they’ll eat it. Also added a Foxface.
I’m thinking my nutrients are low because they’re feeding the algae. I don’t over feed, nothing has changed on that front. The tank is well stocked with coral so they consume a large amount of nutrients too.
Daily water changes adding to 5g/wk (tank is 40g). Again, been doing this for a long time so nothing new.
All of my corals are doing great. So far the algae isn’t affecting them.
Does anyone know what this might be and how to treat it? I know low nutrients can cause problems too, so I don’t want to start fiddling with anything until I can figure out what’s going on.
Should I turn off the lights for a day or two? Just wait it out? Any other ideas? Sorry for being long-winded, but I know the more info I give the easier it is to help. Thanks I’m advance!!