Algae growth during fallow period

[Vmacisback]

Im noticing a some algae growth on my rocks during my fallow period. Im at 60 days and N and P are at 0 but i keep adding N and P with seachem products to keep them slightly above. Has anyone else noticed this and is there a way to get it in check so I can limit its growth during the fishless period?

 

[Maritimer]

Wish I knew, as I'm looking at some of the same growth.

Added a few more snails today - including cerith and trochus . . .

~Bruce

 

[Vmacisback]

Also getting a lot of bubble algae sprouting up.

Any one out there that can help?

 

[Maritimer]

Not certain about the bubble ... I'm told that emerald crabs will sometimes snack on it.

Was out to several LFS and reef shops today, as one about an hour and a half away was hosting an event. Along the way, I've bolstered my algae team - adding one limpet, one sea hare and a tuxedo urchin. Hopefully, they'll keep things presentable while the fish are on vacation!

~Bruce

 

[brandon429]

Don't forget to check the big pest algae thread middle of page we have nearly every tank invasion documented either directly there or as links

 

[Ryengoth]

Increase O2 in the water or eliminate light if you have nothing in there that is photosynthetic that needs it.