Algea Problem

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

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What type of water do you use to your tank? Do you water direct from the
faucet or from where? Do you use filter water?

CapFusion,...

water was direct from the faucet. I do notice that the turbos are starting
to do a good job getting rid of it


"CapFusion" CapFusion...@hotmail..,com wrote in message
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"Gottcha" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over
my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

http://www.comp-connections.biz/tank/algea1.bmp


What type of water do you use to your tank? Do you water direct from the
faucet or from where? Do you use filter water?

CapFusion,...

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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water was direct from the faucet. I do notice that the turbos are starting
to do a good job getting rid of it


Ahhh, ok... we are getting some where.
Using water from faucet, you are introducing unwanted element [phosphate /
chlorine / anmonia / metal / organic ..etc ] to your tank. In this case, I
am not surprise your tank get diatom / algae growth with each water changes.

Unless your water source is VERY clean, then above statement do not apply to
you.
Either you can try to eliminate your nutrient source [faucet] by using
filter water from RO/RODI or filter water vendor. Anything beyond 3 to 5ppm
reading from TDS meter may cause problem. Goal is to have close to
undetectable reading for your tank. Having like 3ppm may promote some algae
growth which I am doing to feed my refugium.

Turbo snail or any varies type should take care of cleaning the tank side
[IMO].

CapFusion,...

Most reefers use RO (Reverse Osmosis) or RO+ DI (De Ionised).
You can buy RO units for about $100.
Your fighting the battle up hill if your using tap water.
Simon

CapFusion wrote:

"Gottcha" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of it. Its all over my
tank. Tank is about a month and a half old.

http://www.comp-connections.biz/tank/algea1.bmp




What type of water do you use to your tank? Do you water direct from the
faucet or from where? Do you use filter water?

CapFusion,...