calcium reactor co2 and algae?

[fungia]

does the co2 from a calcium reactor cause algae blooms? my tank seems to have more algae when i run my ca reactor, any tips to help this if it is the cause?

 

[Anonymous]

CO2 is almost never the limiting factor for saltwater aquarium setup. if you do feel it is the cause:
1, make sure the reactor substrate is not adding nutrient (nitrate) to the tank, esp., if you use crushed coral.

2, try to drip the reactor output in a fast flow area, so that the CO2 will gas off as fast as possible.

 

[fyrefysh]

Are you sure you have your CO2 dialed in right? I'm sure excess CO2 could HELP generate new algae growth, after all, plants breath CO2.

 

[jdeets]

Could be PO4 content in your reactor media. Do a PO4 test on the reactor effluent and see what you get.