What is this madness!

Wayofthereef · Aug 4, 2023

This algea came out of nowhere, and just took over my new frag tank. The system is tied into the entire system which made it 100 gallons.. this tank drains to a 10 gallon tank below with cheto in it then drains to the sump of the main Display. And the main display is thankfully clear of this as of now. What is it and how do I get rid of it?

Salinity 1.025
Ph 8.1
Alk 9
Nitrate 6
Phosphate .04
Mag 1320

sunken3 · Aug 4, 2023

new tank syndrome or whatever you want to call it. I have seen several videos where new tanks are plumbed to established systems and still end up with some of these issues. I have heard some think its a lack of bacteria "films" in the new system which need to be established. I do think it typically clears much quicker than a new tank.