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Hey guys,

Have some problem with algae growth in my tank. Working on not to switch on my lights for too long everyday but still growing. Anybody knows what fish/sea creatures I can introduce to help control the algae growth? Thanks!!!

Hehe, I have 8 snails to help control algae, help alot but still looking for other algae eaters fish to assist the snails.

Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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Hey guys,

Have some problem with algae growth in my tank. Working on not to switch on my lights for too long everyday but still growing. Anybody knows what fish/sea creatures I can introduce to help control the algae growth? Thanks!!!

There are a number of marine creatures that can be bought from LFS for algae control.

Just to name a few:

- Lawnmower Blenny

- Turbo Snail

- Emerald Crab(might harm the other livestock)

- Think 1 specie of hermit crab eats algae not so sure :lol:

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Hey guys,

Have some problem with algae growth in my tank. Working on not to switch on my lights for too long everyday but still growing. Anybody knows what fish/sea creatures I can introduce to help control the algae growth? Thanks!!!

Just add in 3 more turbo snails with a 250ml packet of Phosguard. No more brown algae problem even with 9hrs of MH and 12hrs of PL actinic.

Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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