Algae Problems..

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fishyfriends

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Some simple green algae has suddenly started to grow on my rocks in my 40G SW setup. The tank has been cycling now for just under two weeks so I guess this is a good sign that the tank is maturing - however it looks somewhat unsightly on my beautiful rainbow rock. As this rock crumbles easy I can't scrub it off, so what's the best way to reduce/stop algae from growing? I understand Phosphate is a cause of it, so should I buy something for my filter which would reduce this? Any suggestions muchly appreciated!
 
I would just let your tank continue to cycle. Might want to add a few snails to eat the algea. Let it ride...Lando
 
My tank is now coming up on 3 months old and I went through a few algea blooms.
they have since past. yours should too.

My snails do a pretty good clean up job.

I had one Rock covered in red hair algea. One Turbo Snail plowed through it in no time.
 
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