Taken today 4 oct 2009

look at the green algae growing on the back lava rock its taking over
and 3 sides of the tank i cant get to
even the power head is covered...look on left top pic...........
oh well there happy enough.
im going to sack the 6 clean up crew there useless.........lol

have you done a phosphate test ?

i had this problem with my tank when i got it but my phosphates were above 5ppm

no karl
all other stats are ok. but not got that test kit
but will get it tomorrow when out.
what do I do if its too high?
I Do have a bag of Phosphates remover in the back chamber
and always rinse the frozen food
thanks

you can get phosphates from water changes etc if the water you use is supplied by lfs (have heard a few like this)

how often do you change the media ?

best for hair algae is a sea hare as it is an eating machine but once the algea has gone then it will starve to death so either a loan or pass on system is a good idea
blue knuckle crabs are another good one
algea blenny is a good addition if you have the bio capasity to add one

media like rowa phos has a max it will remove then it needs chaging depending on the ammoun in the tank it coulb be every 2 days to every 2 or so months

when cleaning algea off run a filter with sponges in it in the tank to remove the algea that you have just cleaned

Thanks K

I change the media about once a month
its only a small peice that floats in the top of the back chamber
and I do get the water from lfs.
I will get some more phos remover,and change filter media asap.
dont want to buy more fish etc, as when the clowns have gone I want to sell up.

are the clowns being sold then ?
then i wouldnt worry about the algae tbh if you are waiting for the clowns to go

hi chez
you do have a problem don't you - sorry i can't help but you seem to be
in good hands with K so hope it clears up soon


dekker

no k not selling them
i'll keep them till they go to the marine tank in the sky....
i couldnt part with them now.
i have had them a while now and the man who i bought the first set up off
said he had them 2 yrs.........

so only another few years then lol