Algae

[AdamNanoReef]

Hello All,

I have a new Red Sea Nano Max Tank. Put it all together about 2.5 weeks ago and a few days ago I noticed that I have some kind of algae all over my sand/rock/walls. I'm trying to figure out what was done incorrectly. All my test results look good! No nitrites or nitrates.

Today I did my first 10% water change. I even purchased my own RODI filtration and mixed the water with salt to the correct salinity/temperature.

Is it possible that I messed up when I used treated tap water when setting up my tank?
Some articles are saying that the algae is just a "normal" process of a new tank cycle.

Please advise. I am new to this hobby.

Thank you all!

 

[JGT]

Hello All,

I have a new Red Sea Nano Max Tank. Put it all together about 2.5 weeks ago and a few days ago I noticed that I have some kind of algae all over my sand/rock/walls. I'm trying to figure out what was done incorrectly. All my test results look good! No nitrites or nitrates.

Today I did my first 10% water change. I even purchased my own RODI filtration and mixed the water with salt to the correct salinity/temperature.

Is it possible that I messed up when I used treated tap water when setting up my tank?
Some articles are saying that the algae is just a "normal" process of a new tank cycle.

Please advise. I am new to this hobby.

Thank you all!

Normal. Check nitrates and phosphates and add a CUC.

 

[JGT]

Normal. Check nitrates and phosphates and add a CUC.

Reduce lighting and feeding until you get it under control as well.

 

[AdamNanoReef]

Normal. Check nitrates and phosphates and add a CUC.

Thank you! I have 5 blue legged hermit crabs. My nitrates are close to zero per my test. Any other good CUC members that will help to clean the tank? Thanks

 

[JGT]

Thank you! I have 5 blue legged hermit crabs. My nitrates are close to zero per my test. Any other good CUC members that will help to clean the tank? Thanks

Snails for sure. Lawnmower blenny. Tangs as well but your tank is too small for those.