Algae Back Glass

[Hallowhead]

Howdy,

No matter how much I scrape the

algae away it always comes back. Any idea what it is or how do get rid of it?

 

[danreef55]

Try ordering rotifers. They will likely help at least with this plus all of the other benefits

 

[vetteguy53081]

Howdy,

No matter how much I scrape the

algae away it always comes back. Any idea what it is or how do get rid of it?

Having snails such as astrea, nerite, cerith and trochus, mine is totally clear
If sunlight is hitting it from a nearby window, this will be part of the problem as well as any use of tap water

 

[Hallowhead]

Having snails such as astrea, nerite, cerith and trochus, mine is totally clear
If sunlight is hitting it from a nearby window, this will be part of the problem as well as any use of tap water

I use RO water, a window exists above the back glass, however, I have blinds that are always shut! I have added loads of snails, but seemingly they always die off - but I feel like that's due to lack of food.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I use RO water, a window exists above the back glass, however, I have blinds that are always shut! I have added loads of snails, but seemingly they always die off - but I feel like that's due to lack of food.

This time of the year , UV is strong and will penetrate shades and blinds and curtains and part of the issue
What is your phosphate level?

 

[Hallowhead]

This time of the year , UV is strong and will penetrate shades and blinds and curtains and part of the issue
What is your phosphate level?

It's .25 - you have a valid point about the UV, what do you recommend ?

 

[vetteguy53081]

It's .25 - you have a valid point about the UV, what do you recommend ?

.25 phos is high. you want .05 - .1
I was referring to the UV from the sun but a UV unit will help. Aqua Ultra violet is good as is Jebao and lifeguard units

 

[danreef55]

V.G. nailed the problem with the first question!!!
I believe black out shades block 100% of UV. May they could help.

 

[Hallowhead]

.25 phos is high. you want .05 - .1
I was referring to the UV from the sun but a UV unit will help. Aqua Ultra violet is good as is Jebao and lifeguard units

When I had phos lower it caused way more algae issued then I have now, but I'll get them lowered a little as this is the highest I've ever ran them

 

[Hallowhead]

Bumping this thread back up as I continue to fight this fight!

I am trying to lower my phosphate and nitrate as I know that's contributing. I can't get my nyos 160 skimmer tuned to do any good as it will skim good for weeks and then all of a sudden just dump an entire skim cup into the sump.

I have noticed that my magnesium is godly low at like 1155. I am actively bring that back into the 1350 range.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Bumping this thread back up as I continue to fight this fight!

I am trying to lower my phosphate and nitrate as I know that's contributing. I can't get my nyos 160 skimmer tuned to do any good as it will skim good for weeks and then all of a sudden just dump an entire skim cup into the sump.

I have noticed that my magnesium is godly low at like 1155. I am actively bring that back into the 1350 range.

If I remember right, bringing it up to 1400 can kill some algae

 

[danreef55]

There are no answers to the thread yet but I would check it. Another reefer having the same issue https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/nyos-160-tuning.1078113/

 

[BristleWormHater]

There are no answers to the thread yet but I would check it. Another reefer having the same issue https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/nyos-160-tuning.1078113/

Same guy

 

[Hallowhead]

Same guy

There are no answers to the thread yet but I would check it. Another reefer having the same issue https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/nyos-160-tuning.1078113/

I will be following along in hopes of an answer