Issues in almost every tank

[Mr.Rocc]

So I wanted to start a thread for some of the new comers on this forum to show them that there are struggles in a thriving tank.
Background: So I have been reefing for maybe 5 to 7 years have had only nanos. Four of them to be exact. I have had everything to only softies to now having sps. I am a teacher by trade so the nerdy side of this hobby is right up my ally.
Present tank: I have a 40 gallon nuvo with 2 clowns and a lawnmower blenny. My tank has been up and running for about a year. I haven't had any issues with algae until recently. My parameters have always been spot on and I never over fed.
Present issue: I accidentally over fed one day and my phosphates went up.... This is how it looks now.

I just want to show all the newer people that no matter what you do algae can happen and its not the end of the world. I am in the process of getting rid of it so once i have i will show some pics.

 

[brandon429]

Agreed it's easily fixed

The fluconazole treatment would wipe that algae out

 

[mcarroll]

Agreed it's easily fixed

The fluconazole treatment would wipe that algae out

I'm glad that treatment was discovered, but just as the discoverer feared it has become the first solution rather than last resort. "medicalization" as he called it I think.

The thing is, algae like that is a sign....not a problem unto itself. Fixing the sign of the problem may be easy...

 

[mcarroll]

I swear I wasn't looking for my point to be made for me....and I don't wanna name names...but...

A mere two links down in my list of alerts from the current thread we're reading, I find this...
How to battle Bryopsis!

 

[Mr.Rocc]

lol thank you guys but I put this up not for help but to show new people algae is almost unavoidable. But thank you

 

[mcarroll]

True....algae should be expected and in most cases VERY WELCOME.

Algae is not an issue or a problem per se. When it takes over, it's a symptom of a problem.