Looking for some help in my Algae issues. I’ve had my Red Sea 250 (54gallon display) setup for 10 weeks now, the sand and half the rock were in my previous tank for an additional 4 weeks. Hard to tell from photos but it looks like diatoms on the sand and glass. I have to clean the glass at least once a day. The rocks are covered in a brown turf like hair algae that does not easily come off.
Parameters are Ammonia 0, Nitrites 0, Nitrates 10, unsure about phosphates until my checker comes. I don’t think I overfeed. I have a ton of flow. I run a huge skimmer rated for upwards of 200+ gallons. Just started a UV sterilizer. I run 1/2 cup carbon and 1/2 cup GFO.
I’ve had the issue since the beginning but got out of control when I added my two XR15’s. I don’t think it’s Dino’s because my emeralds, snails and Foxface nibble at it. Currently dosing Vibrant and Microbacter7
Parameters are Ammonia 0, Nitrites 0, Nitrates 10, unsure about phosphates until my checker comes. I don’t think I overfeed. I have a ton of flow. I run a huge skimmer rated for upwards of 200+ gallons. Just started a UV sterilizer. I run 1/2 cup carbon and 1/2 cup GFO.
I’ve had the issue since the beginning but got out of control when I added my two XR15’s. I don’t think it’s Dino’s because my emeralds, snails and Foxface nibble at it. Currently dosing Vibrant and Microbacter7