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Old 05-19-2006, 09:03 PM
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the 20 gallon water changes are definitely a good place to start.
I would agree if you were replacing the water with RO/DI, but changing your water with tap water is only replacing the possible causes of the algae bloom, IE Phosphates. In many places there are high PO4 levels. Try using a PO4 sponge (remover)

Of course every new tank experiences some form of bloom.
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