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The algae feeds off nitrate and phosphate so even if your getting 0 they are there. Reduce your nutrient input and increase the export (both frequency and % of water changed) with manual removal if the larger pieces should get it under control for you
No should I? It's coming off a ro/di 6 stage system. I had my tank water tested at petco yesterday and he said everything was in check and I could add fish
Petco? You better get your own test kits if you want to be successful in this hobby. You need a TDS meter to check and see when the filters on your RO unit need changing. Do you have one and if so, what is it telling you?
Are you buying the ro or making it? While your water is most likely not toxic to fish adding fish will increase the fuel in your system that is growing the algae (food and poop), I strongly suggest you get the algae under control before adding a fish because it will be easier
Those are kind of worthless. At the very least you should invest in an api reef master kit, but other brands like Red Sea, salefirt, or Hannah are much better