Algae Problems

[retiredsailor]

The live rocks in my tank have developed a bad algae problems. Or at least it's bad because I don't like it. I would like some recommendations on fish to help control it. Lawn mower blenny would be my first choice if it's possible. I already have a pair of watchman gobbies and don't know if the will accept the blenny. It's a 75g with a 20g sump. I've got a bunch of hermits (around a dozen) and they aren't cutting it. Would a blenny work? And, if so, should I get just 1 or do I have space for 2?

I do plan on it being a reef tank. But I only have a few cheap frags right now.

Thanks in advance.

Ian

 

[brandon429]

if nobody posts fish options, which can take weeks or months, i w easily like to clean the tank out in about three days using our cheat method. some dont want to cheat lol and want the hard earned work! good luck either way

if fish only id choose naso or some tang

 

[Brinkfish312]

You can do a 2-3 day blackout or get a sea hare or lettuce slug

 

[rayn]

With a sump I imagine there is a skimmer. Look into carbon dosing. It works wonders on nutrient export with a good skimmer. I dose three tanks this way and have good luck in them all.