Algae issue

Lkeizm · Apr 24, 2021

Hello guys, new to saltwater, the tank I have is a 20 gallon and it’s been up and running now for about 3-4 months, I have this algae slime and was wondering what it is, it’s like a carpet it’s stuck to all my rocks and just gets everywhere even in the sand, need help and advice

T-J · Apr 24, 2021

Ugly phase. Turbo snails will help. Reducing white light can help. Check phosphates and nitrates.

Lkeizm · Apr 24, 2021

T-J said:
Ugly phase. Turbo snails will help. Reducing white light can help. Check phosphates and nitrates.

How many turbos would you recommend for a 20 gallon?

T-J · Apr 24, 2021

Lkeizm said:
How many turbos would you recommend for a 20 gallon?

Depending on size, I'd say 1 mayyyyybe 2. They will clear out that algae FAST. I have 5 in my 120 gallon, and they are lawn mowers.

fachatga · Apr 24, 2021

You can also try to suck some out when you do a water change. I take a toothbrush or something and pick an area to clear when I’m draining water. Just brush it off as you suck it out. Plus slugs. Can’t argue with the let somebody else do it solution. But if it’s growing you may need to intervene for now. They can help keep it from coming back and under control in the future.