There are countless posts about the same issues, aiptasia, bryopsis, sandbeds, etc.
While hobbyists continue to bang their heads against their tanks, often over thinking how
to solve the problem, there are often simple biological fixes.
If you have a problem keeping your sand bed clean a diamond goby will solve your problem.
The debate continues over aiptasia. In my experience Burghia is a temporary solution. I used them and it fixed my problem for a year, but it was not a permanent solution. A captive bred Filefish will keep aiptasia at bay for as long as you have the fish.
Hair algae, in particular bryopsis, can be frustrating. In my experience a good Foxface will set your mind at ease. At least it solved my problem. Keep in mind individual fish don’t always live up to the group expectation. Eradicating bryopsis in the overflow is another issue. Manual pruning only goes so far.
Then there are issues like bubble algae that emerald crabs will eliminate, however pulling it out manually has worked for me.
For a nano tank I find linear blennys superior when it comes to eating hair algae to other blennys.
Wrasses also do a wonderful job keeping certain “ pests” at bay. A Melanurus wrasse is a great addition to a tank.
And bumble bee snails can help with vermetids. Just be aware they can also eat other snails as well.
What are the biological work horses in your tank?
While hobbyists continue to bang their heads against their tanks, often over thinking how
to solve the problem, there are often simple biological fixes.
If you have a problem keeping your sand bed clean a diamond goby will solve your problem.
The debate continues over aiptasia. In my experience Burghia is a temporary solution. I used them and it fixed my problem for a year, but it was not a permanent solution. A captive bred Filefish will keep aiptasia at bay for as long as you have the fish.
Hair algae, in particular bryopsis, can be frustrating. In my experience a good Foxface will set your mind at ease. At least it solved my problem. Keep in mind individual fish don’t always live up to the group expectation. Eradicating bryopsis in the overflow is another issue. Manual pruning only goes so far.
Then there are issues like bubble algae that emerald crabs will eliminate, however pulling it out manually has worked for me.
For a nano tank I find linear blennys superior when it comes to eating hair algae to other blennys.
Wrasses also do a wonderful job keeping certain “ pests” at bay. A Melanurus wrasse is a great addition to a tank.
And bumble bee snails can help with vermetids. Just be aware they can also eat other snails as well.
What are the biological work horses in your tank?
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