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Ok I just started a new tank and got algae under control. In order to grow purple algae I was told to make sure you add alot of calcium. However, I have learned that calcium effects alkalinity and PH alot. Can anyone please explain this in detail? I can find alot of getting started stuff on...

I had the same problem with algae a few weeks ago. I talked to my LFS and if you want to use a chemical method try, http://www.algone.com/algae_control.htm, or something similar. However, they did warn me that if you have stuff in your aquarium that needs trace elements, mainly phosphate this...

The skimmer is an Aquarium Systems (instant oceans). And you are right about the trace elements. I have been adding them because my LFS told me this is what I needed to start. However, I only have mushrooms in my tank. Everything else is fish, crab and shrimp. However, I did get a calcium test...

lights are on for about 9-10 hours a day. I have them set with a timer. Is this to long?

My tank has been running for around 3 months. Only had the lights for about a month. Algea is driving me crazy/.

Power compacts are about 1 month old. I will get some more snails soon. However, is this build up of algea not unusual in a 2-3 hour period? My filters do move water to the front of the glass though.

I have a 55 gallon tank with algae problems. I have a green powder that accumulates on all my glass. I have done a 10 gallon water change with R/O water (used tap in the past), completed a filter change about 2 weeks ago and cleaned them yesterday. The algae looks like powder once you clean it...

FYI, 1 yellow tang, 2 yellowtailed damsels, 1 cleaner shrimp, 6 hermits, 6-7 snails and 1 crab

I have a 55 gallon tank with algae problems. I have a green powder that accumulates on all my glass. I have done a 10 gallon water change with R/O water (used tap in the past), completed a filter change about 2 weeks ago and cleaned them yesterday. The algae looks like powder once you clean it...

I have renectly just added a purple lobster. http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=310&parent_category=4&category_search=63&root_parent_id=4 This morning when I got home from work, my diamond goby is nonexistant. I have even looked under every piece of rock in my...