Has anyone had issues with using the man-made Caribsea Life Rock? I have 3 trees and several arc pieces. Aside from some media balls in my sump, my DT is made entirely of this stuff. I purchased everything used so I assumed it was good to go. I have been dealing with hair algea issues for 2 years now. My LFS says that the problem is with my Caribsea rock, and that it leeches silicates. I'm not aware of this, but they say every tank they service that has Caribsea rock has algea issues. I've nuked it with flux twice now only for it to come back. Am I doomed to replacing most of my aquascape? Is there any way to get rid of this if the rock is constantly leeching? Pics attached. The algea is currently zero'ing out my nutrients and ticking off my coral. I have a decent CUC and they seem to not keep up or even touch the longer stuff.
Nitrates 0
Phosphates .04
Clearwater Algea scrubber running 20 hours
alk 9.85, Ca 429, Mg 1450
Sump is 40g DT 130ish
Nitrates 0
Phosphates .04
Clearwater Algea scrubber running 20 hours
alk 9.85, Ca 429, Mg 1450
Sump is 40g DT 130ish