how to prevent a algae in salt fish tanK?

[toxic111]

I think we need some more info on your tank frist, size, how much sand, live rock, how long you have had it running, lighting size & type. Water params (Ca, Mg, nitrates, ammonia, etc)

[i have crabs]

if your not using ro/di water now thats the best thing you can do

[reefwars]

You'll have to include what livestock is in your tank or what you plan to have in there, if you want to raise coral done are going to demand stronger lighting and not so much if it's just fowlr ( fish only with live rock ) toucan get away with lower lighting

all in all you shouldn't have to remove any bulbs unless you dint like it or unless you want to raise corals and there are alot if coral that don't demand high lighting

include fixtures name size and what the bulbs are it should say right on them

[likwid]

The easiest way to avoid getting algae is to not use tap water. Find a good RO/DI unit and make your own water.

[jhoepopoy]

thanks guys for help!!!

[jhoepopoy]

my tank is 29G w/ HOB CPR BAK PAK 2 protein skimmer , T5 4bulbs, 40pound sand, around 15 to 20 lbs liverock, two clown fish, 2 yellow damsel, 4 hermit crab, 1 cleaner shrimp and 2 snails my is tank is 4 weeks right now!!!

[Megalodon]

Originally Posted by jhoepopoy

my tank is 29G w/ HOB CPR BAK PAK 2 protein skimmer , T5 4bulbs, 40pound sand, around 15 to 20 lbs liverock, two clown fish, 2 yellow damsel, 4 hermit crab, 1 cleaner shrimp and 2 snails my is tank is 4 weeks right now!!!

Was the liverock cured or uncured when you added it? You may need to check ammonia. If any is detectable you will want to do small water changes.

[jhoepopoy]

the amonia was ok and liverock is ok too!!! no water change yet!!!
thanks!!

Originally Posted by Megalodon

Was the liverock cured or uncured when you added it? You may need to check ammonia. If any is detectable you will want to do small water changes.