Algae - how to control?

[eDen]

Hey guys,

Have some problem with algae growth in my tank. Working on not to switch on my lights for too long everyday but still growing. Anybody knows what fish/sea creatures I can introduce to help control the algae growth? Thanks!!!

[james72]

Hey guys,

Have some problem with algae growth in my tank. Working on not to switch on my lights for too long everyday but still growing. Anybody knows what fish/sea creatures I can introduce to help control the algae growth? Thanks!!!

Hehe, I have 8 snails to help control algae, help alot but still looking for other algae eaters fish to assist the snails.

[Kalib]

Hey guys,

Have some problem with algae growth in my tank. Working on not to switch on my lights for too long everyday but still growing. Anybody knows what fish/sea creatures I can introduce to help control the algae growth? Thanks!!!

There are a number of marine creatures that can be bought from LFS for algae control.

Just to name a few:

- Lawnmower Blenny

- Turbo Snail

- Emerald Crab(might harm the other livestock)

- Think 1 specie of hermit crab eats algae not so sure

[don]

is your tank still at cycling stage? if it is just leave it,if not u can get some turbo snail or scvanger,hope this help

[hammer99]

Hi,

Can try goby and hermit crab

[Volitan]

is your tank still at cycling stage? if it is just leave it,if not u can get some turbo snail or scvanger,hope this help

If your tank is still cycling, there's no need to switch on the lights.

[ah^siao]

my lights in the refugium on 24/7.. so most of the cyano algae multipy inside there? then i dun worry so much... yup.. my lights in the tank on from 11am to abt 9pm..

[eDen]

Thanks guys! This weekend will definitely get a few and try!!!

Tough to keep coral happy & algae away at the same time!!!

[james72]

Hey guys,

Have some problem with algae growth in my tank. Working on not to switch on my lights for too long everyday but still growing. Anybody knows what fish/sea creatures I can introduce to help control the algae growth? Thanks!!!

Just add in 3 more turbo snails with a 250ml packet of Phosguard. No more brown algae problem even with 9hrs of MH and 12hrs of PL actinic.

[Horizon]

If your tank is still cycling, there's no need to switch on the lights.

Hi, if i'm cycling my tank wif abt 30kg of LR. Do i need to switch on the lights den??

Thanks

[hwcheong]

Anyone have the picture of turbo snail?

[terryansimon]

james72...

you may want to invest in RowaPhos instead of Phosguard. I've used both and personally, I don't see the difference when I use Phosguard. I think many people will agree with me on that point.

[Vinoth]

Yup you are right terry. I have used phosguard but no effect.

[FuEl]

Yea..use an overkill of rowaphos..Recently I dumped in 500ml of rowa...now all my diatoms n brown algae are suffering.