BIG problem with algae

[CandyCane]

I think sea urchins are fun for eating tuns of algea

[kam]

What are the main things that are going to help me here? I know that physically taking what I can out is the start. I have sunday and monday off and plan on spending my days cleaning my tank.

Getting rid of phosphates has to be high on the list of things to start with..? Phosban?
Skimmer up and running should help, what about lighting? I have turned down the time frame that my MH will be on for and I know the bulbs in there are just about shot so the new ones will be going in today.

[Gripenfelter]

Drop in a couple of bags of Chem Pure Elite.

Buy a UV sterilizer.

Run a refugium with Chaeto algae plants breaking the surface (algae scrubber).

I do all of these.

I clean my glass once a week or so.

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by naesco

A sea hare will mow it down in no time.

Just remember to acclimate her very slowly and trade her back to lfs or another reefer that has a problem before she starves to death for lack of food.

I would not recommend you move to a reef setup until everything if running ok for you

well said

[kam]

Originally Posted by Gripenfelter

Drop in a couple of bags of Chem Pure Elite.

Buy a UV sterilizer.

Run a refugium with Chaeto algae plants breaking the surface (algae scrubber).

I do all of these.

I clean my glass once a week or so.

UV Sterilizer is on my list for sure. I had great luck not having all the equipment before and just doing water changes with cleaning, but I dont have as much time anymore and feel that I will need these things to ensure the health of the system.

Originally Posted by asmodeus

well said

I dont plan on adding anything until I have it under control.. Im feeling more patient now as I know that If I had a tank stocked with coral I would probably be out a great deal of money at the moment.