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Calcium build up? Algae?

Ruth C Lewis

Ruth C Lewis

Hi, been away for a bit and now im back.
I upgraded my tank to a 35 gallon tank. Havent really run any tests...i know...i should. Ive had a hair algae problem that ive been dealing it for awhile now, taking it off manually dipping adding a small amount of peroxide...bought 2 products tried those too. But my other concern is idk if its calcium deposits or something else on my glass thats hard to get off. I only have 3 fish, flake food 1 time a week, frozen about twice a month, and a small amount of reef snow every 2 months. When i try to feed more, it starts getting dirty20180129_224417.jpg 20180129_224417.jpg
 

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DangerDave

DangerDave

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Do you have a clean up crew? Mine handled my algae for the most part as I moved through the "ugly phases". I sill have some diatoms, but not much...
 
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raccioppi83

Poor fishies :( We gotta get to the bottom of this for their sake! What kind of light do you have? Could you test your water and post the results here?
 
diana a

diana a

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Ruth

Glad to see you back! Algae is a part of a new system's way of growing up. Is this tank 1 + years or less? You can take carbon and add some GFO to the mix. You will need to put it in a fine media bag with some felt fabric around it so the carbon doesn't grind the GFO.
 
Ruth C Lewis

Ruth C Lewis

Soo...i fed some frozen brine twice this week..a little more then usual...and i dont feed much at all...and now this happens! Thats why i dont feed much and the fish are fine.
 

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