HELP...Algae on the sand!!!

[JVI90gREEF]

I've cut down the lights being on to 6hrs instead of 8. Is there anything else I can do or add to get rid of this eyesore?

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[mike007]

Excess nutrients causes algae problems wheter thats from overfeeding or in my case from too much liquid coral food.

 

[Rockhead]

Are you running a skimmer

 

[JVI90gREEF]

Yes I am


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[Rockhead]

Id have to go with Mike007 on his thought, try cutting back on feeding or smaller amounts.

 

[Rockhead]

I'm having a little growing on my bio cube as well but I'm not running a skimmer, I'm also trying to cut back on feeding, but they look so hungry)

 

[Reefing Madness]

Try every other day on the feeding. Or if you can't, get a big ol skimmer, that'll definately help.

 

[JVI90gREEF]

Thank you for all the responses! I'll cut back on the feeding and see what happens.


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[Trentondrummer33]

Out of curiosity what's your water quality like? Do you make your own or buy from Lfs? Tds causes algae bloom as well


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[JVI90gREEF]

Salinity 1.026, nitrites/amonia 0, nitrates 10ppm, Ph 8.2...I get my water from LFS.


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[Trentondrummer33]

Check phosphates


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[facade480]

Like everyone else said the key is the water quality. But you could also add in some snails and inverts that shift sand. A fighting conch is great at clean up the sandbed