SRC Member chriskessha Posted June 11, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi bros, I noticed there is very very minimal algae in my tank. Even after or during cycle not much algae.. Is that a good or bad thing? Cause i read that alot of ppl get hair alage or some kind of algae growing. I'm a bit worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jxlex Posted June 11, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2013 Give it time, it will come at first sight act rapidly to control it Quote :: just a noob :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chriskessha Posted June 11, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 11, 2013 will do bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaMonicaHelp Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 If your tank is a new one, give it time, it will grow later. Quote . My name is ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef garden Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 If you don't have any livestock (especially fishes) or much phosphates eg. if you use distilled water for setup and water changes, and setup a phosphate reactor at the start, then you won't get much algae. If you use tap water, I'm sure you will have more algae since it contains some phosphates. Having a little algae is good though. When you introduce more and more livestock, you will definitely get more algae too. 1 Quote Aquarium 3 - 250 liters with sump and refugium Jebao DC 6000 pump with speed controller Skimz skimmer AI Hydra 52 HD Hailea HS-66A (1/4 hp) chiller Maxspect Gyre TLF Phosban reactors with Phosban Tunze nano osmolator Marine Magic Triplet Dosing Aquarium 1 - 27 litres Atman HF-0600 HOB filter Maxspect Razor Nano 60W (10,000 K) AOL 60 litres chiller Tunze Nano Osmolator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourdi3 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Yah need to keep a few fishes n constantly add bacteria to enchance algae growth. And also lighting needs to be strong. But when u have alage u wish nv to have it.hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyot123 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Some algae is a sign of good biological balance i yr h20 chemistry, no worries bro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrookiesjeremy Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Soon, when the time comes you wish you dont even have any algae. All you need is 1 algae from any foreign rocks it will bloom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Wow no algae tank!? Very rare please share your secret in maintaining the parameters. My tank is plague by hair algue ever since my hermit KOed. Any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukcable Fcuker Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 If your tank is a new one, give it time, it will grow later. True lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 hi ...i am new and my tank cycle for 4 weeks with a clownfish inside the tank.. recently realise the live rock is getting "hairy" and the live sand is having a patches of brownish particle....may I know is that algae or ? Must I do something to remove that ? Add some snails ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazydevil Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 it might be diatom, hair algae or dino we cant be sure . Post some pictures might help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reefaquaria Posted June 26, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 26, 2014 I have few questions in mind, sorry for noob question. If phosphate reactor helps to export out phosphate in the water and hence reduce the chance of algae to appear so it's beneficial to start phosphate reactor during cycling period, right? How about biopellet and skimmer? Is it beneficial to have these during cycling? Or better to have it after cycled? How about light? I would think not having light during cycling will also helps preventing algae, but does it have effect on the bb development? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clement Chen Posted June 27, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 27, 2014 i turned on my phosphate reactor during cycling think you could also run skimmer and biopellets. Quote Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed) 60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank Nano tank reboot v2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member reeflex Posted July 6, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted July 6, 2014 Be patient and monitor water quality. Biopellet can be of help for the anemone to grow and skimmer is good for removing dissolve organics waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member titustitus Posted July 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted July 14, 2014 "Be careful what you wish for cause you just might get it" hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member wanwan Posted October 25, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member wanwan Posted October 25, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hi this pic is algae.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member wanwan Posted October 25, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted October 25, 2014 I have full tank of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigreef Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 As time pass, the algae will start to grow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Dez Ching Posted March 6, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted March 6, 2015 If algae were to be grown, so be it. But I rather it's coraline algae than the rest, if can be chosen. But i'm still at early stage… Diatoms, Diatoms everywhere… Hope the next stage can be calm, and not come the difficult to clear greens…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannaung123 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I guess we need to get some algae in my tank for those grazers and tangs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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