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Old 08-27-2005, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Funky_Fish14
I often see people with tanks so algae free its hard to believe and they have tangs, several infact.
That's why they are algae free. Because the Tangs have/are eating it.
The snails you also have, are algae consumers.
Plus, you have a 'fuge, which will compete with algae growth in your main tank.

As for whether or not less hermits would make a difference....to be honest, I don't know, but my instinct says it would. (I'm pretty new to this game myself). Not only for more available food for the Tang, but also just to decrease your bio-load. I know you say your water parameters are okay, but still, I think your tank is overstocked. Especially now, in light of the snail population. All living organisms in any aquarium are going to contribute to the bio-load.

Again, hard to say if any of this is related to your immediate concerns and I do not mean to steer your thread away from that. Just something to consider, is all. (Decreasing your livestock level).

Cheers, and good luck,
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