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Well it depends on the algae. Most of the time its a nutrient issue. What size tank, what are your nitrate and phos levels, how many fish, feedings,...
What specific media are you inquiring about?
Its pretty until it grows on everything. I think besides a straight razor, nothing will get it off. I see used tanks and the one thing left on is...
It looks like both. Cyano on the sand and gha on the snails etc. You're doing all the right steps, small frequent water changes, lower feeding,...
I ran a 55g reef with no sump or refugium. It was a well run tank with no issues. I only ran carbon in my hob filter and the filter was cleaned...
Sweet looking tank!
Hello and Welcome!
Nice tank, very clean.
If you want to pick him up but fear the pinchers, put on a glove and pick him up from the rear, he's not big enough that he could get his pinchers to...
Peppermints are hit and miss for many. Some report that they tend to go after brain corals while others have been successful housing them. I...
As much as I love the coral and its beauty and i could handle the dedication involved, I know that being in a 10g reef isn't the best option for its...
Ya. I wish we hadn't gotten it. Its beautiful but definitely a difficult one
Well the hubby picked up a new leather for the 10g. The store had it labeled as a fancy leather(super helpful:confused:) I think it may be a...
I have never seen one of those before. It almost looks like a cucumber but not 100% certain. If you are concerned, remove it.
I have my 10g nuvo up and running. Added my first fish on Sat. Got a gorgeous purple firefish. I'd like another peaceful fish to add later on, any...
Seems a bunch of us are getting hit with the same algae issues this month. As Vinny said, finding the source of the nutrient is the key and by...
Its definitely an asterina. I want to mention that there is a debate on the safety of these star. Some are harmless, eat coralline and othe algaes...
I recently for the first time ever, have been dealing with cyano. I made a few changes that really have helped. 1. Lowered light schedule to 8hrs...
Sorry to hear he didn't make it. I would think either disease or stress.
It could be a number of things. Moving a fish is stressful on them. Did you properly acclimate him to your tank? Lfs often keep their temps low and...
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