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Old 12-14-2006, 08:37 AM   #1
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Suggestions please (also posted in Reef Fish)


I have a 44 gal hex tank that's been set up for about 1 3/4 years now. I have a crushed coral substrate, but plan on changing that to sand eventually (not sure how hard it'll be to change them). I have a GS Maroon Clown, one small Blue/Green Chromis, and a Neon Dottyback. I also have a Fire Shrimp and a Cleaner Shrimp. I've been having a bit of an algae outbreak lately, and it's a mixture of different algaes, and my Zoanthids are not opening up like they used to because of the algae. I just got new bulbs, so I know that's not the problem, and I added a UV sterilizer recently. I hoped that would knock it out. No luck. I'm thinking now that my problem may be the flake food I'm feeding my fish, which I changed to from another brand about 3 months ago, or maybe my substrate. I know I probably shouldn't add another fish, but I'm thinking of getting a fish that will eat the algae. Is that a good idea, or should I try a different approach? If adding an algae-eating fish is a good choice, does anyone have suggestions on which one to add?

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Brad
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Old 12-14-2006, 09:05 AM   #2
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Unfortunately not all algae is tasty to herbivorous fish. Your best bet is too eliminate the algae by other means.
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Old 12-14-2006, 11:13 AM   #3
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Okay, thanks!
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