UNWANTED Algae!!

Sump looks good. How much LR in the DT? between 1-2 lbs per gallon of water is about what you need based on bioload.

 

Ya since you are using RO water i would attribute it to tank age. Mine was nasty too... even up until about 6 months....

Deffinately test your Phosphates though.


I have some crazy algae growth in my overflow as well but it never goes any where else anymore.

 

It is difficult to see clearly but I am assuming it is Green hair algae, correct? Since you have a sump I would strongly advise a phosphate reactor. This is a popular one and I use it; Aquarium Chemical Filter Media Reactor: ViaAqua Poly-Reactor Multi-Media Reactor
For now, it looks like you have room to take an aquarium scraper (plastic is fine) and start with the scraper at the bottom of the back glass and apply some pressure and start upward. Have a container ready and when you have a glob of the stuff at the top remove the scraper full of the algae but don't let it fall into the tank and throw it in the container and continue until you have scraped all the glass. It is time consuming but will help to improve things until you get a reactor.

 

Not Much LR maybe like 25 lb. I could be totally wrong though.

 

Yes its hair algae. You said dont let it fall into the tank. But its so short that i feel like once i start scraping its just gonna float off the scraper into the water

 

+1 if you decide to do this I would turn off the powerheads to help minimize the chances of it blowing around. It also looks like you could some more LR to me. Base rock is cheaper and will eventualy turn into LR. JMO

 

Alright thanks for the help! and Yea I'm back to my LFS this weekend to pick up some more, Its just been a very slow process. Plus i'm super picky with what it looks like haha

 

Id eventually id like to get it all filled.

 

It shouldn't as long as you maintain some presure all the way up and then grab it with your fingers when you get to the top or hold it on the scraper as you pull the scraper out....give it a try.