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SAW39 · 11-09-2005, 08:22 PM

Bird lady said it first and Covey expanded: The algae is there because something is feeding it. With all of the creatures in your tank, a lot of ammonia is being produced and the nitrogen cycle is producing fertilizer for the algae. The nitrate test is more tricky than those for pH, ammonia, etc. and I would question the results the test is showing you.
I humbly suggest cutting down on the feedings and cleaning out or otherwise improving the efficiency of your skimmer.

11-09-2005, 08:22 PM	#35 (permalink)
SAW39 Purple Spiny Lobster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 49 Posts: 497 Karma: 319	Bird lady said it first and Covey expanded: The algae is there because something is feeding it. With all of the creatures in your tank, a lot of ammonia is being produced and the nitrogen cycle is producing fertilizer for the algae. The nitrate test is more tricky than those for pH, ammonia, etc. and I would question the results the test is showing you. I humbly suggest cutting down on the feedings and cleaning out or otherwise improving the efficiency of your skimmer. _________ -- SAW39 45 gal modified hex. Started and cycled August 2005. 2 Serpent Stars, Ocelaris Clown, Yellow Tang, Green Chromis damsel, Condalactis & Macrodactyla dorensis anemones, 1 big bristleworm, 1 small Banded Coral shrimp.