Green Film alage

[Luka]

I have a green film algae in my 15 gallon. Its a pretty new tank, I added 5 snails to try to get rid of it they are helping very little. Whats a good way to get rid of this stuff I am spending a lot of time scrubbing it off just to realize I missed a spot, then later I see it in that same spot.

Thanks,

Luka

 

[Naiad]

Part of the "cycle" process. It will go away/ need scraping less frequently as the tank matures. Just keep your front clean so you have a good view, develop a routine for nutrient export and let your tank find its balance.

 

[Luka]

Okay sounds good and what do you mean nutrient export?

 

[Naiad]

Ways to get nitrate and phosphates out of the water. The biggest part is getting a good consistent water change schedule going.

 

[Luka]

Oh okay yea I have that thanks again!!!

 

[mr fixit]

Luka I still have the brown stringy algae issue I guess its a bactera issue I got antibiotics from my fish guy ive had enough about to call it quits if it dont clear out I get a awesome looking tank for a few days then it appears again welcome to reefing I guess as for the green stuff do as naiad said n hope for the best im about to sell the reef stuff n go back to breeding fancy guppies after 14 months of this reef stuff rollercoaster ride and 2 grand later my corals look good n spawn new heads but algae will n always b a problem here n there no matter wat

 

[mr fixit]

A 220 gallon full of blue moscow guppies in the near future this reef stuff is tuff if ur not a millionaire

 

[Luka]

Hmm @mr fixit sorry to hear that Its true it really hurts the wallet. I don't even want to talk about how much put into my small 15 gallon and it isn't even a mature tank. Best thing you could do is your research and make the best purchases and really pay attention and put work forward. This is my first tank and I have ran into countless problems already. I use this site for my algae problems https://www.reefcleaners.org/nuisance-algae-id-guide then I usually post a thread about it to see if some other reefers have any ideas and to possibly help future ones. But if you haven't take a look at that site. But it could be worse all your corals could explode...I would say what you told me don't give up. If your going FW keep me posted.

 

[Luka]

Okay so the green film algae seems to be turning brown now? IS that a good thing? I just got back home from school today and some/most of it was brown still a little bit of green.