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    algae problems

    The LFS sold me some red slime remover to help with the problem, I also got a sand sifting start fish, 20 atlantic grazer snails and an eyelash algae eating blennie. They also said to put carbon in the system. They sold me a packet to put in the wet dry. I will try the red slime remover...
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    algae problems

    I really can't get a powerhead to blow across the bottom and keep it clear. I was think of getting some "creature" to take care of that - Any suggestions fish, starfish, crab ?
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    algae problems

    There is no direct light hitting the tank it's in the middle of the living room. The protein skimmer is an Aqua Clear. I feed the fish about every other day. No more than they can eat before it hits the ground. I feed the softies phytoplankton once a week and a dose of iodine. "Does the algae...
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    I don't remember the time for the PH. What would the best time be or should I test through out the day. Tank size is 70 gal. I posted some pics in my gallery the second and thord show the algae.
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    algae problems

    Thanks everyone for asking questions to help with the problem ! The LFS and I did not have a calcium test, buy I do add a 2 part calcium. The LFS said not to add the second part as it will boost the ALK even higher. Yes there is a sand bed. It sounds like high phosphates is the most common...
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    LFS reading are the same as my home test. Sal - 1.025, Ph 7.8 Alk 287ppm, all other at zero (amm,nit,phos). Set up is 10 yrs old - just aded coral 3 months ago all growing like weeds (softies only). Got a skimmer and UV running full time. Using purchsed DI/Ro water (tested good). There are a...
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    algae problems

    I'm having a very heavy algae growth problem. There are all types and colors. I had the water tested at the LFS and all levels are good. I have 6 T5 on for 8 hours a day. Temp varies from 78-80. I have a few hermit crabs and a yellow tang who has his work cut out for it. The algae is constantly...
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