algae problem

[Tcrocmhs37]

Can anyone tell me what type of algae this is and how i can get rid of it

 

[Tcrocmhs37]

 

[Frag freak]

Red cynao? Are you cycling or have a newer tank?


Cut back the lighting hours and reduce nutrient imput and add more flow ~A few things you can do.

 

[Tcrocmhs37]

Its a 3 month old tank. How long shoulf i have my lights on a day and i feed them 3 times a day. Is that too much

 

[mike007]

Yes you need to cut down on your feeding. Also you need to test water for nitrates and phosphates. Let us know your test results.

 

[Tcrocmhs37]

My phosphate is 0.25 and my nitrate is 5.0

 

[reefwatcher]

Nitrate is high water change

 

[froggernutz]

Nitrates fine phosphates a little high.dont mess with your lights.adjust feeding use macro algae to out compete