Bret Brinkmann
Well-Known Member
The chitons, pods, and tiny snails collectively are only make a scratch in the algae growth at best. I've got tons of them too but, they just don't eat enough to be significant. The brittle stars are filter feeders though not algae eaters.
I believe margaritas are a cold water species and don't live long in a tropical warm water tank. Ceriths like to go into the sand which makes them easier targets for hermits. I've found them to be more sensitive to acclimation than most other species.
I've never seen or heard of pH or alkalinity having any effect on algae control. Any change in those parameters will result in very minor Ca and Mg changes. It may be better to lower them by letting your corals do it and not doing water changes to replenish them.
A fuge and slimmer are doing the same thing essentially. Fuges usually do it with attractive macros verses the unattractive micro algae grown on an algae scrubber. I have fun with the macros in my fuge. You can't go wrong either way though. So do which ever technique you think you'll be able to keep up with and enjoy more.
I believe margaritas are a cold water species and don't live long in a tropical warm water tank. Ceriths like to go into the sand which makes them easier targets for hermits. I've found them to be more sensitive to acclimation than most other species.
I've never seen or heard of pH or alkalinity having any effect on algae control. Any change in those parameters will result in very minor Ca and Mg changes. It may be better to lower them by letting your corals do it and not doing water changes to replenish them.
A fuge and slimmer are doing the same thing essentially. Fuges usually do it with attractive macros verses the unattractive micro algae grown on an algae scrubber. I have fun with the macros in my fuge. You can't go wrong either way though. So do which ever technique you think you'll be able to keep up with and enjoy more.
