Welcome to the board! First, probably a good time to add snails and hermits (if you're adding hermits). The snails will help with the initial algae. Are you using tap water? Might want to use RO, if you aen't already.
I found that my tank didn't really get much algae, as I added snails as soon as nitrites vanished (about 2 weeks). I get a fim of green algae on the glass daily, but a magnet and the snails clear that up quickly.
I do about 15% water change weekly and change the 3/4 cup of carbon at that time.
I also have 6 fish, 6 or 8 corals and no algae to really distract me from enjoying the tank.
Are you running a skimmer? What size is the tank? What kind of substrate are you using?
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Brad
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