Why so green?

[iigrinchii]

I seem to be growing some kind of green velvet alge wherever light intensity is at the highest. Looks like it’s turning into coralline?Should I leave it be or try to fix it? Any input good or bad is welcome and highly valued.

Tests taken before water change. No2-0.05, ammonia-0, ph-8.2, no3-2. I have a 5 month old all in one Fuval 15 gallon nano. Not a fan of the lightning system or the skimmer. I use filtered ocean water from a local aquarium store and do 10-15% water changes on weekends. I feed my two fish freeze dried food daily. I like to feed the corals fridays, clean the glass on Saturdays and then do a water change. I also change the carbon monthly.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Likely a response to light and lack of cleaner crew,
Check your phosphates and nitrates indicate your getting there.
What test kits are you using ?
Are you using RODI water or tap water from the faucet ?
Is tank at or near the window ?

Reduce white light intensity
Add the following snails:
3 turbo
3 astrea
1 trochus
2 cerith
4-6 blue leg hermit crabs (the tiny ones)

 

[ReefdudeAdam]

What test kits are you using?
What is your stock list?
2 cubes a day in a 15g?

po4 levels?

 

[iigrinchii]

I use the Red Sea Marine multi test kit. No phosphate testing ordering one now. Thanx. I have two small fish and feed them maybe a quarter cube each day.
8 different coral frags, 1 bubble anemone, 1 clown fish (which surprisingly does not go in the anemone), 1 Pygmy Angel, 3 blue legged and 2 big red legged crabs, 2 turbo snails

 

[ReefdudeAdam]

I use the Red Sea Marine multi test kit. No phosphate testing ordering one now. Thanx. I have two small fish and feed them maybe a quarter cube each day.
8 different coral frags, 1 bubble anemone, 1 clown fish (which surprisingly does not go in the anemone), 1 Pygmy Angel, 3 blue legged and 2 big red legged crabs, 2 turbo snails

Captive clowns don’t from my experience with them. It’s a shame really!
How long are your lights on for? Maybe shorten the lighting or adjust whites down if possible

 

[iigrinchii]

Captive clowns don’t from my experience with them. It’s a shame really!
How long are your lights on for? Maybe shorten the lighting or adjust whites down if possible

Lights came with the aquarium kit. I turn on blue light mornings and evenings. Bright light is on throughout the day. No way to automate it.

 

[ReefdudeAdam]

Lights came with the aquarium kit. I turn on blue light mornings and evenings. Bright light is on throughout the day. No way to automate it.

How many hours of light are you running?

 

[iigrinchii]

How many hours of light are you running?

8-10 hours full light. 2-4 hours blue only