Getting rid of algae?
Dear Mr. Fenner, << Blundell here this morning. >> I have a 60 gallon reef tank that has a lot of algae in it. I have just received a lot of money for my birthday and I going to get some upgrades for my tank. << The true sign of a hobbyist. >> I recently removed my Emperor 280 filter because it was producing a floating brown algae which cleared up after I removed the filter. I was wondering if I should buy a fluidized bed filter that has more than enough gph for my tank, 133 to be exact. I’m already buying a U.V sterilizer for my tank because I believe it’s necessary to prevent huge algae and disease outbreaks. << I'm not much of a fan of either. I would suggest more investment in live rock, or live foods like phytoplankton. I believe adding phytoplankton is kind of the "miracle cure" in many algae situations. I would also look at your tank, and see what it needs. You said you have a 60 reef, maybe new lights or more live rock is what you need. >> Thank you. Sincerely, Evan Morris << B
