My Tank Update

SuperScro · 08-18-2007, 10:29 AM

I recently added a couple additions to my tank. I added an ocellaris clown (maybe percula?) and a fire shrimp. They have been in my tank about a month now, and are doing well. The shrimp was sent into the tank right away after a long acclimation period. The clown was in a QT first, and then sent into the tank. I am glad I made these choices, they made my tank look more full. Will get some pictures soon.

I held back building my fuge, and will save the money for a new Ro/Di. Algae is still constantly present in my tank. And it is difficult to get rid of. A lot of it is brown and stringy. Along with a lot of air bubbles all around the tank glass, algae, and rock. I am pretty sure its not dinoflagellates and red tide algae ( I think thats what it is called?) Because I had it before, and it right now doesn't look like it. I figure something is feeding this algae, and I am sick of it.

My trumpet coral is still doing well. He is the only coral in my tank right now. I was looking to add some zoanthids and mushrooms, but was considering getting reflectors for my lighting before I get the zoanthids. Yet I am not 100% sure the ice-cap reflectors will fit on my fixture.

Ill take some pictures in a few minutes.

cuttingras · 08-18-2007, 10:31 AM

read the most recent post on algae that I just did.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/algae/algae-42170-new.html

nemo79 · 08-18-2007, 07:31 PM

Have you tested for nitrates and phosphates, this could be the reason for the algae. Do you run carbon? Check your perameters. I have clowns, they are very entertaining.

SuperScro · 08-18-2007, 08:45 PM

I hate 0 phosphates, nitrate 0, and I run carbon 24/7. It has been like this for a couple months now.

omard · 08-18-2007, 09:19 PM

Hi "Scro"

Glad to see your tank coming along...

Have exact same critters in my Nano...2 clowns and a fireshimp...+ 1 yellow watchman goby (little tiny guy)

My zoo's and softies are doing great with with crummy lighting (24W). Surprisingly, so are two small anems.

SuperScro · 08-27-2007, 01:15 PM

The algae is hard to get rid of. I syphoned a lot out they other day, yet when I scrub the algae off of the back wall. It will appear again after an hour or two, and slowly grow from there. I don't know what causes it, but it grows mostly on the back wall. I was thinking about buying a stronger powerhead since my SEIO 620 isn't very strong. Will clean my skimmer too, maybe that will help.

My camera doesn't take good pictures, I will ahve to deal with a few tank shots.