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I’ve had my tank for about 6 weeks now (2 and half weeks cycling) and now with fish in for 3 weeks, did my first water change a week ago , and will be doing another this weekend.
However, I’ve noticed nuisance algae growth getting worse after the first water change, with a green slime (see on outlet) and a weird white grey algae (on back wall) (pictures bellow)

what can I do to remedy this aside from water changes?
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I’ve had my tank for about 6 weeks now (2 and half weeks cycling) and now with fish in for 3 weeks, did my first water change a week ago , and will be doing another this weekend.
However, I’ve noticed nuisance algae growth getting worse after the first water change, with a green slime (see on outlet) and a weird white grey algae (on back wall) (pictures bellow)

what can I do to remedy this aside from water changes?
4933824F-727F-4D33-8532-62B7745B02F9.jpeg

Algae scraper for glass/ about £10 and a toothbrush 'free'
If your planning a water change then clean these prior/ before, it makes the removel more easier to manage along with cleaning filters/sump etc
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Agreed. Algae is a normal process for dry rock. Manage parameters, remove what you can.
 
Any idea what the two algaes are? Have been scraping it before water changes!
 
Any idea what the two algaes are? Have been scraping it before water changes!
no idea. what i do know is its never going to stop so as mentioned previously you just get a good algae magnate and make it a part of your routine to clean your glass and occasionally scrape the tougher stuff away. its a good idea to avoid scraping silicone in the corners.
 

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