Green on Tank Glass.

[Mrman2000]

Yeah 50% every week, thought I could avoid any problems by doing it that much.

 

[WallyB]

Yeah 50% every week, thought I could avoid any problems by doing it that much.

That's actually not good (50% and a waste of money). You are not letting good bacteria build up in water column.
You are stripping the Tank of Nutrients that your corals need to GROW and COLOR UP.

Yet, when you reduce the Amount of Water changes, you need to consider things like you Alk Levels, that your big water changes were keeping UP.

However as your corals grow and tank fills up over time. Water Changes wouldn't keep up. Expensive too.

Sorry, there is no easy easy in this hobby.

 

[Mrman2000]

Wow I am glad I came one here for advice. I am for sure going to take all of what you guys said and put it to practice. What kind of water tester is best to have. I have the junk kind you buy at the store.

 

[WallyB]

Wow I am glad I came one here for advice. I am for sure going to take all of what you guys said and put it to practice. What kind of water tester is best to have. I have the junk kind you buy at the store.

All water testers are generall good. If used properly.
What do you test and what kits.

 

[WallyB]

Why don't you start a new Thread in the Beginners section to not Make Noise in this Emergency Section.

Then post a link on this thread to end it.

I'll help you. (In your new thread)

 

[Mrman2000]

All water testers are generall good. If used properly.
What do you test and what kits.

I have really not been testing, I have been just doing water changes to tell you the truth. I however have the test kits with the different color drops. I have to full kits that test for everything.

 

[Mrman2000]

Why don't you start a new Thread in the Beginners section to not Make Noise in this Emergency Section.

Then post a link on this thread to end it.

I'll help you. (In your new thread)

Sounds good I would be happy too. Just tell me how?

 

[WallyB]

Start a new thread, so others with Real Emergencies get attention if needed.

 

[WallyB]

Sounds good I would be happy too. Just tell me how?

ok.

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[Cell]

As noted 50% water change weekly is a bit much. I dont see, however, anyone asking about his water source. Are you using RODI? Anything less can contribute to excess algae. Also, Vibrant worked wonders on my film algae so it should be considered in this situation, I think.