Hair Algae on sand

[likwid]

Could I just use a gravel vaccuum and clean the sand that way? If so, should I go all the way to the bottom or just the top half inch or so

[Reefer Rob]

Sorry, that's what I meant, use a gravel vacuum. I would go all the way to the bottom

[likwid]

BUMP... Still getting green algae on my sand surface. All I want is a nice white sand bed, how can I solve this? Phosphates are 0 and all other levels are fine.

[Geofrog]

The algae is consuming the Phosphates as fast as it builds up so you will get a zero reading on the phosphates. Have you considered getting a sand sifting goby to clean the sand. They do an amazing job of turning over the sand and keeping it clean, but I'm not sure if your system is big eneough for one.

[likwid]

Hmm, any other ways around this?

[Der_Iron_Chef]

I'm curious, I don't think anyone has asked about your source water. Do you have an RO/DI unit, or do you buy filtered water, or use tap water, or what? If your phosphate levels read 0 and you're feeding sparingly, there's got to be something feeding the algae.

[likwid]

I am using RO water, and dont have any fish in the tank, so I feed a tiny bit once a week or so. I am very confused.