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Tank having some algae problem lately, was advised to buy phos remover and also a FR to run it. Is this right? If so which FR is good for a 5 footer ?

a FR helps to increase the contact surface of the phosphate removal such as ROwaphos and phosguard, thus increase the efficiency and value of the product u buy. minimum wastage .

is FR a must , IMO , i dun think so , there are product like ROWAsponge which help to remove phosphate too , although some claimed it is not as effective as ROWAphos itself .

look into like ur flow and ur lighting in the tank can help to lessen the algae problem.

generally nitrate and phosphate are fertilizer for algae

2x1.5x1.5 tank

Lighting: AI hydra 52HD

Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455

Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos

Skimz  ; NP biopellets

Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD

Return pump: Eheim 1262

Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp

 

A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10

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I was having a bad algae bloom last week. Now seems to be in control after introducing more variety of cleaning crews. The turbos and aestras are real "maid". Sand sifting star is also helpful on the sand bed.

I also added RowaPhos sponge, skim more and keep lighting to a minimum 8 hours per day.

Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica

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