Algea growing rapidly

[Dav3]

Then check local fish stores.


Also, can you post a pic of the algae? You say rust color. Could be diatoms.

 

[mr_X]

Nutrients can come from overfeeding or your source water. Something that you are adding to the tank and/or not removing is feeding any nuisance algae.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Well idk cuz when I cut the light it goes away but as soon as I turn it on it starts to grow again

 

[Greenstreet.1]

Well idk cuz when I cut the light it goes away but as soon as I turn it on it starts to grow again

How high off the water is the light it maybe to low over the water.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

It a good two-three inches

 

[Greenstreet.1]

What lights are you using? I use Ai mix with ATI t5's and I keep my lights 12" off the water line. Your lights may be to strong

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

They're just standard blue lights I bought originally for freshwater but I was told they'd be fine for the tank

 

[Codyphoto]

. Lights on to long, to much food going into tank, or not using ro water. I would say you are just cycling since you just bought the tank.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

No I've had the tank goon for weeks bow

 

[Codyphoto]

Weeks is not enough to cycle. I had a mini cycle 3 months into my tank. Cyno everywhere reduced lights, water changes every other day, and feed less. Cleared up after about two weeks. Also RO water will save you some headache.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

I can't afford any of that stuff

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

This is what it looks like

 

[mr_X]

That looks like diatoms to me. Common in new setups.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

What do I do

 

[mr_X]

Nothing really. Diatoms will consume whatever silicates or food source they have and then disappear just as fast. Everyone has to go through the new tank uglies. No way around it I'm afraid.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Ok thank god it's not something I gotta spend money on

 

[Angelo russo]

I used tap water to cure rock and the algae growth was insane u need to get a rodi unit

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Do I absolutely have too I dot have enough money for a ro/di unit

 

[Gregcoyote]

I certainly understand being broke. But this hobby is hard to do right without investing in some basic stuff: test kits, good water, good light and patience. Watch Craigslist for deals.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

It will cost you more in the long run if you don't by the right things. When starting saltwater reef one of the first buys should be rodi unit it's just as important as lights to me. And this hobby is not cheap at all.