Loosing the will to reef

[thedon986]

I think at this point I would consider two things:

1. Sell off all corals and go dark until everything is cleaned up and give the rock more time to establish itself. I have noticed when starting with dry rock that is no resistance to algae taking over. Starting with aged live rock seems to be much more resistant to pests.

2. Tear down, wash sand and start again with aged live rock.

I feel like starting setups with dry rock is a coin toss regarding which direction the system heads.

 

[Mr bigolsworth]

I had some issues and started running an algae scrubber and it was able to out compete the tank and cleared up fast.

 

[NCsalt]

Right there with you fellow algae fighter. I have started a phosphate reducer and been dosing microbacter 7 for a week and a half. Been fighting for a couple months. Don’t give up!

 

[kevgib67]

I think all the older beautiful tanks you see on here have been through this as well.

 

[littlefoxx]

Dont give up, Ive had two tank crashes and lost all my fish, just keep going! Maybe get some algae eating critters in there!

 

[sesbalders]

I’m fighting the same fight right now for the second time. It takes patience is all. I just started a fuge with some cheato in it and am already seeing good results. I’m very much for natural, slow changes rather than dosing the tank with tons of chemicals. Although if you want some temporary respite I’ve found razor works amazing for a short period of time

 

[Royce White]

Right there with you fellow algae fighter. I have started a phosphate reducer and been dosing microbacter 7 for a week and a half. Been fighting for a couple months. Don’t give up!

Urchins, microbactr7. cleared mine up.