Red hair algae

Foxface, tangs, etc. Mexican Turbo's do a great job (while regular turbos won't keep up with the growth rate).

You are aware that the aluminum-based phosphate adsorbers de-adsorb after about 36 hours correct? If you are running that canister filter non-stop, it will rapidly drop your phosphates but after 3 days, it will let go (de-adsorb) all the phosphates.

 

I will pick some Mexicans up this weekend and I am trying to hold out on a tang until one of the last fish and I was not aware of the de-adsorb thats good to know and I guess thats most of my problem.

 

That's one of the reasons most people have shifted to Iron Oxide based P removers.

 

cole tang? ? ?

 

I was thinking more of a Atlantic Blue not really fond of the KOLE. Still trying to figure out what tang I want though.

 

mexican turbo snails are always a good addition to your tank. I have a bicolor angel that nips at all rock constantly and they are a good looking fish. They do nip at sps though so if you are thinking about going that way later dont buy an angel.