Mort-

How bad was your problem? My algae problem has come and gone several times.
At this point, it's the worst it's ever been in 9 months. I've resorted to
scooping up clumps off the gravel bottom. I try to pick it off the rocks,
but have had to resort to using a toothbrush in some areas. I'm off to buy a
skimmer tonight. I have a temporary sump/refugium set up, but it does not
seem to be helping. Ammonia and Nitrates are still 0, but I'm assuming
that's because the algae is thriving on it.

I'm not sure sitting back and waiting for it to go away would be the right
move in my case.

-TomW

"Mort" wrote in message
gy.com...
For all you beginners out there, I just wanted to say.

When someone tells you to wait until after 6 months to try to eliminate
green algea and stuff... LISTEN TO THEM. They are right!

I was plagued with ugly wierd algeas. First on the glass, then the rocks,
and finally (also the worst) the sand. I was so tempted to get sand
sifters
like blue cheek goby or diamond goby to help solve the problem.

But a few people said to wait. I am glad I did! The sand algae
disappeared
about a month ago and has not returned!

As soon as I find my USB cable for my camera, I'll post some pics =)

FWIW... HTH

~Mort