What is this algae that is growing?

[PHiLiPSKim]

I have this algae or what I think to be algae growing. It was on my rocks some on sand bed, now on glass. The rocks I got desperate and decided to get emerald crabs who did the job. It nt off glass. Any ideas? How do I add photos?

 

[House of Laughter]

pics?

Without them, it looks and sounds like algae

House

 

[tonyyammine]

pics are a big help

 

[peteyboyny]

pics are a big help

+1

 

[Awibrandy]

To add pic click on Advanced, scroll down, click on Manage Attachments, click on Choose File, once you have chosen the pic off of your PC click on Upload.

Or safe your pic to "PhotoBucket", then just copy & paste here.

 

[PHiLiPSKim]

I'm on my iPhone. I'll try to upload pics. But I think it hairy algae? Brownish. I just checked my rodi unit and it's time to change filter, also I may be over feeding. Let you guys decide when I upload te pics. Thanks for helping guys

 

[PHiLiPSKim]

 

[46nBliss]

Looks like Green Hair algae. To combat use RODI water for top off and water changes, cut back on feeding and use GFO in a reactor to cut your phosphates down. You have tons of fish in there how big is your tank?

 

[PHiLiPSKim]

I only use RO water. Gfo? I have a 40 gal with a 40 refug. Kind of went buying crazy.
I think: 10 Chromis
1 blue hippo
1 1 yellow belly
2 clowns
And maybe 4 more. Was planning a upgrade but not now

 

[46nBliss]

Yeah you are overstocked for that size tank. Plus the tangs need a much larger system to thrive. I see an angel in there too that guy needs alot more room. I would upgrade your tank size or sell to a reefer that has a big enough tank.

Here are links of where you can buy GFO
http://www.marinedepot.com/D_D_RP_1...Filter_Media-D_D_ROWA-RW1111-FIFMCHPR-vi.html
http://www.marinedepot.com/Two_Litt...rs-Two_Little_Fishies-TL4311-FIFRISPR-vi.html

 

[rookie07]

You are so overstocked with fish its almost crazy. Get rid of all tangs and angels (they will die in your tank).

 

[PHiLiPSKim]

Lol yea I plan on a upgrade by Christmas. They were all juveniles. Tiny and than 5 months later they are the size of open palms lol. Is GDP carbon? I also have carbon and a phosban media from two little fishes

 

[House of Laughter]

Philip,

I think what everyone here is saying is that you will be considered lucky if these fish make it to Christmas -

also, the corals will eventually get eaten as well - angels love those kind of softies.

House

 

[PHiLiPSKim]

Lol I hear you guys. I live in a two family house with all family members haha. I just got my nephew a tank. But the secret is that it may be for him but I secretly use it for my reasons lol. He has a 90 gal I think I might put my angel and clowns in. And the tangs in my parents 110 lol. My poor babies lol and than be an Indian giver and take them back when I get my upgrade lol

 

[rookie07]

Lol I hear you guys. I live in a two family house with all family members haha. I just got my nephew a tank. But the secret is that it may be for him but I secretly use it for my reasons lol. He has a 90 gal I think I might put my angel and clowns in. And the tangs in my parents 110 lol. My poor babies lol and than be an Indian giver and take them back when I get my upgrade lol

Good idea, but those tanks are still on small side for those fish, and down right to small when they are adults.

 

[PHiLiPSKim]

What's ideal?

 

[rookie07]

What's ideal?

Go to live aquaria and look up your fish. See what it says as minimum tank tank size.
Tangs need 150+ and angels may need even bigger

 

[PHiLiPSKim]

I see. The 225 will be nice lol. Hope they make it three months. Thanks guys for tips and advice

 

[rookie07]

I see. The 225 will be nice lol. Hope they make it three months. Thanks guys for tips and advice

Best of luck...keep up with water changes in order to keep ahead of nitrates

 

[PHiLiPSKim]

Hey guys. This green hair algae or whatever it is. How do I get it off my frags?