Couple of tank problems

[richardhmc]

I have a 50 gallon reef and after a test, here are the results.
KH - 125.3ppm/7dKH
PH - 8.4
Nitrate - 0
Phosphate - .25 ppm

While my tank was cycling, it had grown alot of hair algae and green stuff everywhere. Now, after decreasing amount of lighting and adding some turbo snails, the green hair algae is gone.

However, what is left is white/gray colored dust covering everything. Is this some type of algae as well or is it dead hair algae just stuck on there?

Another problem is that I have this green grass looking thing growing on the live rock. In the beginning I could immediately tell it was different because its not as stringy and long as hair algae. Instead, it is shorter, only about an inch long, is a little thicker, and when I try to scrape it off it doesn't come off. Is this some sort of plant?

Are my test results good enough or are there any problems?

Thanks

 

[RoyalAqua]

Rich, I think your tank is ready. :splitspin

 

[mr_X]

i would raise your alk a bit before adding livestock.

 

[Josh]

Don't manually adjust your alk, just do a nice big water change and you should be set.

The dust on everything is just detritus from the rock and dead algae. The hermits should clean most of it up, you can also use a turkey baster to get it off. I usually baste the rockwork and sand to get that stuff up into the water right before I do a water change so I can get much more of it out of the system at once.

Hard to tell what the algae is, post a photo. If it is hair algae you can get an emerald crab or a tang to keep it in check.

Post a photo of your tank when you get a chance.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

What test kits are you using.

 

[richardhmc]

Ah, that makes sense - probably is detritus all over. Gotta get myself a turkey baster hehe.

I use an API reef master test kit, and high range PH from a freshwater test kit.