lornor Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 hello so im a newbie to this hobby and I have 100 gallon tank that has cycled and I have four hermits and three turbo snails as my clean up crew, but my tank is being over run with hair algae and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on how to bring down my phosphate level. im getting tired of pulling algae out and it regrowing the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullymoto Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 There are filter medias that will pull phosphates out, best bet is to limit your light. No more than 8 hours on per day and no direct sunlight ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lornor Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 ill have to look into filter medias, and I have a light on a timer, and the tank doesn't get any direct sunlight, do you have any suggestions on filter medias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullymoto Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Pura brand phoslock, Rowa phosphate remover, two little fishes phosphate remover media, sea chem labs phosguard, fluval clear max. Etc etc etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJanzen Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Siamese Algae eater's are the answer. Had the same problem setting up a 75G. This is not a long term fish for a community set up though so be prepared to part with them. 3 or 4 juvi's should take care of the problem in about a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cgy_Betta_Guy Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum! Sounds like you have lots of options for filter media. I hear Chaeto in a sump is good for sucking up extra phosphates if that is a viable option for you. Is it possible you are overfeeding? I have only dabbled a little in the salt water so you might want to try the experts over at the Canreef forums. @Ajanzen.. sounds like the poster has a saltwater tank... SAE would definitely not work in that tank! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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