Nuisance Algae with low phos

[djxtc21]

So i dont really understand, I have been running a fuge with macro algae and mangroves, I recently added a phosban reactor as well


My test kit (multiple brand) are reading low phospate, but my nuisance algae seems to have gotten worse. The coraline I was developing is now covered up and it even grew onto my two colonies of hammerhead that do not look good at all now

 

[Lenny718]

I doubt your phosphates are low. Its more likely that the algae is absorbing the phosphates so your test kits are reading low.

 

[OzoneParkGuy]

What is your light cycle like? Cut back on lighting 2 hours, increase flow with-in the tank. Less feeding.. feed only what they can consume in 2-3 minutes and try syphoning off with a turkey baster. Do not blast it off. What does your clean up crew consist of? You may need to add a few more.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

With me it's the bulbs,I only get it when the lights are on so I know it must be the bulbs causing the nuisance algae.How old are your bulbs?

 

[mcnuggget]

what test kit are you using?

 

[morphiii]

what is your nitrate?

 

[jaa1456]

With me it's the bulbs,I only get it when the lights are on so I know it must be the bulbs causing the nuisance algae.How old are your bulbs?

That would make sense, Seeing how Algae needs light to grow.

 

[djxtc21]

With me it's the bulbs,I only get it when the lights are on so I know it must be the bulbs causing the nuisance algae.How old are your bulbs?

Just got brand new ATI Bulbs (thats actually when the problem seemed to start)



Feeding has already been cut back to twice a week, but I think your right I could do 3-4 days a week, but feed much less so more will be consumed

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Different wavelengths may cause it and may be in your case.