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New to Reef tanks, and this Forum. Des Moines native.

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Mad78, Apr 13, 2014.

  1. Mad78

    Mad78 New User

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    Hello, my name is Devin. Im 22 and have about 14 years of freshwater experience but I am very new to saltwater and reef setups. My set up is the smaller of the nanocubes, and currently is stocked with two mushroom corals, about coin size, two blue and yellow damsels and three small hermit crabs and three snails. I inherited this tank and it is about a year old set up. I am mostly looking to meet some local hobbyists with mature coral reef setups that I could purchase frags from and get some advice in keeping a stable nano setup. I really want to set this aquarium up with a pair of clownfish eventually with as much coral and anenomes that my small set up will allow, if it does. Color is definitely something that has drawn me so close to reef setups.





    I have had the tank for two weeks and have done two 20% waterchanges as I have noticed an increase of tough green algea growing on the acrylic but no where else.


    Any advice on getting rid of this?
     
  2. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    Welcome to the club. You've come to the right place to meet some local saltwater enthusiasts. The Des Moines group is very active.

    As for the algae if the tank wasn't maintained properly before you inherited it, it could just have excess nutrients built up in the sand, live rock etc. Test for nitrates, and phosphates. Even if they don't test that high, they probably are because they are bound up in the algae. Moving the tank could have caused some issues as well. Continue the frequent water changes. Feed sparingly, a few more crabs and snails could help eat some of the algae, but that really doesn't get it at the source. If you have a place to run a small reactor you can add some GFO to help absorb any excess phosphates. Just take it slow and try not to change anything too quickly. That could do more harm than good in a marine tank.
     

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