Help With Algae Problems In A Frag Tank!!

[Reed639]

Hi,
so I have a 25 gallon frag tank that has been setup for about 1 month and 3 weeks and I am starting to get a bunch of algae on the bottom and sides of the glass.My tank is bare bottom and the filtration right now is just a hang on back filter.What kind of clean up crew should I add and what kind of fish should I add to control my algae problems?All my levels are at 0 so no need to worry.

Thanks,
Reed

 

[Reed639]

Also Are lawmower blenny's good fish?

 

[Murfman]

I think a Tomini tang, or any of the smaller bristletooth tangs are perfect for your set up. Some kind of Turbor or Astrea snails will also get the micro algae that grows.

 

[Reed639]

Well My tank is only a 25 gallon tank so do you think a tang would do well?

 

[Graham's Aquaculture Verified Sponsor]

Putting a small tang in there is a poor solution as it is temporary. Once it outgrows the tank you no longer have a solution. Go with the blenny and/or snails.

 

[Murfman]

Well My tank is only a 25 gallon tank so do you think a tang would do well?

A tang the size of a Tomini, full grown would be fine in a 25, IMO.

 

[iowacarrie]

get a few snails and maybe some crabs. ReefCleaners.org has a great custom "Clean-Up Crew" page. They're fabulous. http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=86