Algae Issue

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Algae Issue

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Algae battle is the worst that can ruin any tank. Have an issue with hair algae, apart from Tangs (coz they will be big for my tank), and manual removal, are there are other good fishes available in the NCR region to get rid of this?
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Use RO DI water to get rid of any type of algae in marine tank.
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SCORPIO wrote:Use RO DI water to get rid of any type of algae in marine tank.

Using the same, still the problem persists
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I am no expert in SW tanks but if you cant post your water's readings it might help one of the members to assist you.

Details on the tenure of the tanks along with inhabitants would be helpful.
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Zakk wrote:I am no expert in SW tanks but if you cant post your water's readings it might help one of the members to assist you.

Details on the tenure of the tanks along with inhabitants would be helpful.

Parameters not monitored as of now, need to get new test kits. Just now upgraded the tank.

Salinity : 1.26
Lighting : 150w MH ( 6-7 hrs approx) rest of the time room lighting.
Tank : 4x1.5x1.5 feet
LR: approx 30-40kgs
Inhabitants :
1. Marine Betta
1. Ebli's Angelfish
1. Maroon Clown
1. Molly
1. Snail.
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Abhi wrote:
Zakk wrote:I am no expert in SW tanks but if you cant post your water's readings it might help one of the members to assist you.

Details on the tenure of the tanks along with inhabitants would be helpful.

Parameters not monitored as of now, need to get new test kits. Just now upgraded the tank.

Salinity : 1.26
Lighting : 150w MH ( 6-7 hrs approx) rest of the time room lighting.
Tank : 4x1.5x1.5 feet
LR: approx 30-40kgs
Inhabitants :
1. Marine Betta
1. Ebli's Angelfish
1. Maroon Clown
1. Molly
1. Snail.
What about water changing schedule?
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Do some water changes...

You can also add rowa phos/ some phosphate remover to reduce phosphates.. Otherwise i would recommend the use of a prodibio system or a bio pellet system to help with the algae issues..
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how long is your tank running already?
if it is just a few weeks old, do not worry, algae are normal and will disappear again.
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