Diatom outbreak

[Clown93]

Sorry I let it cycle for three month's before adding anything that was supposed to say

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Running a skimmer? If so dump skimmate back in the tank will help with nitrates. When you scrub use some peroxide will kill it instantly. Rinse in rodi or saltwater and back in tank

 

[Aiptaisia anemone]

the nitrate being zero is prolly cuz of gha taking it. I think putting the skimmate back will just feed the gha

 

[Clown93]

Running a skimmer? If so dump skimmate back in the tank will help with nitrates. When you scrub use some peroxide will kill it instantly. Rinse in rodi or saltwater and back in tank

No skimmer but ok thanks alot for your replies will try and repost in a couple day's too see if it is getting better

 

[Clown93]

the nitrate being zero is prolly cuz of gha taking it. I think putting the skimmate back will just feed the gha

What I don't understand is that if my nitrates and phosphates are so low wouldn't that starve out algae so how do I still have such a big problem with it

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

They are consuming it when it enters the tank.... scrub remove and feed wait a few hours test nitrates should see something

 

[Aiptaisia anemone]

What I don't understand is that if my nitrates and phosphates are so low wouldn't that starve out algae so how do I still have such a big problem with it

your nitrates and phos is low because the green hair algae is feeding on them. Stop over feeding your tank.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Hey pm me and ill help you best i can with it

 

[Pickle_soup]

That doesnt appear to be diatoms is it hair like or am i looking at something diff.

Agreed

 

[Clown93]

Running a skimmer? If so dump skimmate back in the tank will help with nitrates. When you scrub use some peroxide will kill it instantly. Rinse in rodi or saltwater and back in tank

Will try scrubbing my rock with peroxide but when I do that and the algae is gone how do I keep it from returning keeping my nitrates and phosphate in balance correct?

 

[Pickle_soup]

Will try scrubbing my rock with peroxide but when I do that and the algae is gone how do I keep it from returning keeping my nitrates and phosphate in balance correct?

I am of an opinion, just my preference, to leave the rocks alone. A lot more can go wrong as opposed to good. Just grab a hose, a filter sock, and scrub the rocks with the hose in the tank. Hair algae comes off pretty easily.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Balance is key. Get a good cuc with snails and hermits. How big is the tank? Some algae eating fish could help depending on size and watch your feeding dont over do it elevated nutrients will bring algae...i would suggest nitrate and phosphate tests more often til things level out and mature.