Hi Everyone! I have been doing some research in the forums, as well as other websites, and I have come up with a plan to get rid of my nuisance algae. I have a 37 gallon tank with a RENA filstar canister filter I am using for flow and filtering, and AquaC Remora skimmer. I have had a horrible algae problem for quite some time now, and have attributed it to the water I am using. I have been using Filtered Tap water since I set up the tank. I recently started using RO/DI water from the LFS. I have done 4 five gallon water changes in the last two weeks. I have two damsel fish, a few different mushroom leathers, some zooanthids and a pencil urchin.
So I plan to get rid of the canister filter altogether, and to employ two power heads for flow. Also I plan to keep up the water changes. All water tests good, but I suspect it's due to the amount of algae in the tank. I have had this set up since Oct 06, so I kinda expected this to just be a phase, but it never ended. I have tried to scrub the live rock to remove the algae, but didn't have any luck, and I don't want to damage the rock. At any rate, I am hoping to get some feedback on whether or not I am on the right track. And if I should do any additional steps. Thanks for the help. I have included a picture to show the extent of the algae.
So I plan to get rid of the canister filter altogether, and to employ two power heads for flow. Also I plan to keep up the water changes. All water tests good, but I suspect it's due to the amount of algae in the tank. I have had this set up since Oct 06, so I kinda expected this to just be a phase, but it never ended. I have tried to scrub the live rock to remove the algae, but didn't have any luck, and I don't want to damage the rock. At any rate, I am hoping to get some feedback on whether or not I am on the right track. And if I should do any additional steps. Thanks for the help. I have included a picture to show the extent of the algae.