I need some advice for a new algae bloom in my 50G Low boy frag tank.
It's been running for at least 5 years. the last month diatoms appeared and now hair algae.
No fished added - I have two missing peppermint shrimp - maybe they died?
Normal CUC I get from Reefcleaners for the tank size, Maybe Its time for more.
But do my pictures give you any clues?
Salt: Instant Ocean - I switch to that 6 months ago to save $$$ (What was I thinking?)
Phosphate - 0 - Hannah checker (see photo)
Nitrate - 0 - sea photo
TDS out of my BRS RO Unit is 0 - see photo
PAR is 120-140
I have been running two skimmers for about a year, since I could keep Chaeto alive
(I order a new batch this morning and will try again)
Might be over skimming?
ALso photo of the frag tank (Sand has been there for 2-3 years)
and the overflow with algae growing on it.
Fish: Two Clown fish, a small tang - maybe peppermint shrimps? Can't find them.
I plan a 40-50% water change today if I find different salt and have an ICP test on the way to
send out a sample.
Any and all advice is appreciated - Thank you
It's been running for at least 5 years. the last month diatoms appeared and now hair algae.
No fished added - I have two missing peppermint shrimp - maybe they died?
Normal CUC I get from Reefcleaners for the tank size, Maybe Its time for more.
But do my pictures give you any clues?
Salt: Instant Ocean - I switch to that 6 months ago to save $$$ (What was I thinking?)
Phosphate - 0 - Hannah checker (see photo)
Nitrate - 0 - sea photo
TDS out of my BRS RO Unit is 0 - see photo
PAR is 120-140
I have been running two skimmers for about a year, since I could keep Chaeto alive
(I order a new batch this morning and will try again)
Might be over skimming?
ALso photo of the frag tank (Sand has been there for 2-3 years)
and the overflow with algae growing on it.
Fish: Two Clown fish, a small tang - maybe peppermint shrimps? Can't find them.
I plan a 40-50% water change today if I find different salt and have an ICP test on the way to
send out a sample.
Any and all advice is appreciated - Thank you